Nissim Black discusses Jewish faith, power of music at virtual event
By Charlie Taylor, Culture Editor
October 23, 2020
Black, a self-identified African American Hasidic Jew, delivered live renditions of his songs and discussed his early experiences in the music industry and his exploration of religion.
Review: ‘Glass Animals: Live In The Internet’ tries its best to replace in-person concerts
By Lucas DiBlasi, Senior Staff Writer
October 19, 2020
The Oxford quartet Glass Animals attempted to create the experience of a live show through a custom-built livestreaming platform last Thursday.
Arts professionals, students reflect on changing industries
By Anna Ligorio, Staff Writer
September 30, 2020
With many theater and venue doors closed to the public, students and professionals in the arts industry are having to open doors of their own during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Getting ‘Rico Nasty’ with Pitt Program Council
By Julianna Poljak, For The Pitt News
September 13, 2020
PPC knew how important it was for Pitt students to experience “Smack a B----” live and rescheduled Nasty to perform in the University’s first virtual concert and Q&A, which more than 100 Pitt students attended.
‘A waiting game’: Music groups navigate campus COVID-19 restrictions
By Maggie Young, Contributing Editor
September 1, 2020
Various music groups on campus face a challenging year in terms of access to spaces, equipment and each other’s company due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but many plan to utilize their living spaces and recording technologies to safely create pandemic-era virtual audio experiences for listeners.
Staff Picks: Albums for the commute
August 27, 2020
From bops to bangers, French pop to local rap, these are the best albums to listen to while on the move.
Review | Taylor Swift’s ‘folklore’ is a quarantine masterpiece
By Alison Sivitz, Staff Columnist
August 13, 2020
Since the beginning of lockdown, I’ve repeatedly expressed my desire to flee to the European countryside and raise sheep. Somehow, Taylor Swift heard my threats and decided to support my dreams by surprise-releasing her eighth studio album, "folklore," at midnight on July 24.
Artists to listen to during Pride Month and the rest of the year
By Kaitlyn Nuebel, For The Pitt News
June 23, 2020
Pride Month shines a light on the LGBTQ+ community and its members, although their music, art and stories shouldn’t only be recognized in June. Regardless of your sexual orientation or gender identity, here are a few artists in the LGBTQ+ community to listen to this month — and every month after.
Hitting pause: Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra cancels upcoming concerts
By Ananya Pathapadu, Staff Writer
May 19, 2020
Audiences have gathered to hear the music of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra since 1896. But in the times of the COVID-19 pandemic, the silence coming from Heinz Hall is deafening.
European staycation: Choral groups grappling after cancelled performance tours
By Charlie Taylor, Senior Staff Writer
April 1, 2020
Women’s Choral Ensemble is one of three Pitt choral groups that have cancelled plans to perform in Europe this spring and summer due to COVID-19