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Mike Donovan, Nora McGreevy, Jake Winningham and Ryan Israel | Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Scroll through Twitter, go to a party, listen to a top hits playlist: whatever you do, you’ll probably come across “Old Town Road,” the viral hit from newcomer Lil Nas X (Montero Hill) carving out a niche between genres and defying the implications of its own success. “Country trap” “Old Town Road” galloped into the
Ryan Israel, Jim Moster, Martin Kennedy and Matthew Munhall | Thursday, March 28, 2019
For this week’s Scene Selections, we wanted to highlight a few of our favorite podcasts — covering topics from philosophy to sports. Whether you’re looking for yet another podcast to add to your listening rotation or are just getting started, one of these is sure to become your newest obsession. “Night Call” By Matt Munhall, Scene
Ryan Israel, Dessi Gomez and Nia Sylva | Monday, February 25, 2019
Friday, indie-rock bands Sure Sure and Young the Giant played at Stepan Center for the Student Union Board’s spring concert. Our Scene writers offer their impressions of some of the concert’s best moments. Sameer Gadhia By Ryan Israel, Scene Writer Sure Sure put on a fitting opening performance, and there’s no arguing that — but
Nora McGreevy, Carlos De Loera, Brian Boylen, Ryan Israel, Jake Winningham and Nicholas Ottone | Monday, December 24, 2018
Scene writers chat about the results of our end-of-the-year roundup: what we missed, what stood out and more. To read more about our top picks of 2018, click here. Volume III: FALL 2018 by Scenecast, from The Observer
Nora McGreevy, Sara Schlecht, Ryan Israel, Mike Donovan, Jake Winningham, Nia Sylva, Kay Bontempo, Lucas Masin-Moyer, Carlos De Loera and Ethan Utley | Thursday, December 6, 2018
In early December, as finals begin to emerge on the horizon, Scene writers take off their headphones, pause the music and look back at what they’ve listened to throughout the year. Each writer picks their personal 20 best albums, and 2018 had no shortage of albums to choose from. Old names returned to the scene,
Nora McGreevy, Ryan Israel, Jake Winningham and Martin Kennedy | Monday, December 3, 2018
Snowflakes gently falling, a cold breeze cutting through South Quad, Sufjan Stevens on the record player — there’s only one thing it could all mean: It’s time to rank stuff. Welcome to Scene’s Year in Review, a week when Scene Writers take stock as the calendar year creeps to a close. On Tuesday, Scene Writers
Nora McGreevy, Ryan Israel, Brian Boylen and Jake Winningham | Monday, November 26, 2018
In light of the Midterm 2018 elections and a notable uptick in celebrity political engagement, Scene writers discuss the intersection of art, artists and the political sphere, from Kanye West to Taylor Swift to Frank Ocean and beyond. Volume III: FALL 2018 by Scenecast, from The Observer
Brian Boylen, Nora McGreevy, Lucas Masin-Moyer, Margaret McGreevy and Ryan Israel | Monday, October 1, 2018
Brian Boylen Associate Scene Editor “Sometimes” by My Bloody Valentine “Expectation” by Tame Impala “Streaky” by Death Grips “Sugar for the Pill” by Slowdive “I’m Sleepin’ In” by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard I chose these songs because all of these artists are performing at Desert Daze, a festival I am going to on
Nora McGreevy, Charlie Kenney, Nicholas Ottone, Ryan Israel and Carlos De Loera | Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Twitter redemption stories, kitschy ‘80s television shows about women wrestlers, folk music in Rhode Island, jazz by the Smithsonian and Drake has a secret kid? Yes, to all of the above. Read on for a glimpse into the arts and culture that Scene’s writers loved this summer. “Brooklyn 99,” resurrected By Nora McGreevy,
Nora McGreevy and Ryan Israel | Friday, August 17, 2018
Scene Selections: On campus Hello, first years! Welcome to your new home! We’ve laid out a quick cheat-sheet of campus cultural quirks, activities and opportunities that you might want to think about as you head into your freshman year. Take a look. 5 songs you’ll definitely hear on campus your freshman year The Alma Mater: