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Dan Zlotnick of Somers has Room to Spare with his Music
Photo by Tom Bush IV As a young Rock n Roller, Dan Zlotnick wore a pony tail but insists that the locks didn’t make him cool. He also dismisses the myth that musicians in high school get all the girls. The Somers native side stepped the perceived benefits anyway with several long term girlfriends. Now, five years into his professional career, Zlotnick still puts aside the fringe benefits of the lifestyle, and the personal choice, suffices for the subject of his latest single.
By Rich Monetti5 years ago in Beat
Slow Rush by Tame Impala
The Album Slow Rush was long awaited by me. I hadn’t gotten over the previous Tame Impala album—Currents, and now, I simple shuffle between the two albums because it’s hard to choose a favourite. Tame Impala has evolved from raw psychedelic to refined alternative pop. What makes the music more interesting is the man and his story behind it. But let’s just dive into the music first.
By Varun Yadav5 years ago in Beat
The Renegade Dream
I have always sought understanding of the magical nature of the universe. I recall as a child, looking up into the night sky wondering if this vast sparkling universe could in some way reflect the brain inside my head, the electric mind, the soul I sought to connect with behind my eyes.
By Violette Starline5 years ago in Beat
11 Songs to Hype up the Vibe this Summer
Stuck at home this summer? Or feeling bored and lonely on a summer’s day? Well nothing to worry about, listen to these 12 summer songs with the volume high in the air. Summer will be summer if it’s inside or outside with these wonderful songs.
By Cordellia Novis5 years ago in Beat
Mallsoft Tranquility: Revisiting Lost Mall Environments
Malls from the 80s and 90s were places of wonder. Tile floors, palm plants, fountains filled with coins, rows of stores, and low-quality hit music playing in the background made up a comforting commercial paradise that most consumers could spend hours wandering.
By Matt Griffin5 years ago in Beat
Jack Tracy Calls Out Toxic Masculinity Within the LGBTQ Community
In “Prince”, Jack Tracy's new single and music video, the out artist shines the spotlight on toxic masculinity within the gay community. Jack believes that the only way the world can evolve from perceived gender roles is through a reexamination of expression and that if it is going to start anywhere, it should be within the LGBTQ community.
By Ben Nelson5 years ago in Beat
Laszlo Lang: Upcoming Musician of the future
Who is Laszlo This world is filled with many talents, many different genres, sounds, instruments, cultures, and experiences. ETMG’s own Laszlo Lang is a name that the world will definitely remember. Lang will be a force to be reckoned with in the music industry with his guitar skills and songwriting ability. He makes pop and rock music, but he does not want to be put in a box because his creativity is endless. Growing up in Woodstock, New York, at 19 years old, he is destined to take the path he is on. He has been playing music and performing his entire life. He can play the Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums, and he can sing. His primary instrument is the guitar, and he has been playing it for over a decade. He has progressed so much as a musician that he has developed an ear for perfect pitch. Suppose you look at his content on Instagram. In that case, many things are astounding, starting with the clip of him playing the guitar behind his head, an acoustic performance of “Cold Shoulder” with JohnnyBae, and the content of his last concert he attended in Tempe Arizona (Content will be posted down below). Laszlo has achieved the 3 facets of the music trifecta, songwriting, singing, and production. Woodstock will not be disappointed in the legacy that this musician is building. It makes us wonder, is there more talent that lies in the tiny town of Woodstock?
By Kelly Wright5 years ago in Beat
Alt-Girl Uprising
I was in the 7th grade, 13 years old, and it felt like a first date. Not between me and my best friend who had invited me to her house after school but, between me and the music she played while I was there. My heart raced watching her Youtube recommendations on her TV as she scanned the screen for a search bar. I had heard of Evanescence and Green Day but only on TV. It was the music that white kids told their parents “I hate you” to and my hands started to sweat. Black girls, at least none of the ones I knew, listened to music like this. “Devil music” both my grandmas would’ve called it and as I watched my friend search for a song to play, my thoughts raced. “She’s going to play music like that isn’t she? Am I going to like it? Oh my God, if I like it am I going to hell? Yes. If I don’t like this will Celeste still be my friend?” No. I should just play sick and call my mom and--” The questions, answers and escape plan I was thinking of were interrupted by drums, loud ones. Then guitars. Then him. “I don’t care what you think as long as it’s about me, the best of us can find happiness in misery”Patrick Stump sang, indoctrinating me to a new belief system. I was falling in love and it was only our first date. “You’ve never heard of Fall out Boy'' Celeste asked me, giggling at my wide-eyed reaction. The answer was no but all I wanted to do for the rest of the afternoon and beyond was hear Fall Out Boy and music like that over and over again.
By Olivia Brown5 years ago in Beat
