Generational artists like Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande became known for their pop hits from the 2010s and beyond. But where did they get their pop sounds from? Look no further than the emo scene.
Despite Flo Rida being the headliner for SBU’s Brookfest, most people were seemingly more excited to see melodic rapper Fetty Wap — making it one of his first performances in years.
Matt Maltese has been a staple in the music scene for years, known for his emotional releases long before his song, “As the World Caves In,” rose in popularity. Maltese performed at The Warsaw with Cornelia Murr as the opener on September 29th.
Saint Levant, a stage name coined by Marwan Abdelhamid, is not quiet about how the struggle of Palestinians shapes his work.
LP1 does it all right. It’s the shoulder you cry on, but the one that hits your back a little too hard when you’re having a coughing fit. To truly understand what makes LP1 stand out, though, you have to understand emo music.
“Go to shows, just go to shows.” Steven Guerrera, drummer and producer of Out To Lunch, a local rock band, urged. “It’s crazy how much you learn about the community. When we first started, I thought, ‘There’s no scene on Long Island,’ but then you realize there are 20 bands just in your radius.”
Graphic by Antonio Mochmann As we embrace the new year, we’ve been feeling wistful. With the trees bare and the temperatures near freezing, it’s hard not to reflect…
I stood in the dark backyard, waiting for the concert to begin as a blue glow poured from the open basement door. Regardless of how nervous I was, the warmth of the basement was inviting on such a cold evening. Plus, the friendliness of the strangers around me made me excited to descend into the concert with them.