The Pixies — a relatively older band that is still appreciated by today’s youth — bring together a unique crowd of all ages June 2025. This was a performance of the song “Mercy Me,” a track that highlighted the band’s raw emotion and vulnerability. Photo by Jamiee BowmanFrom Woodstock’s legendary display of rock, folk and blues to … [Read more...] about Students Explore the Cultural Phenomenon of Music Festivals
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Sophia Zamani Inspires Through Music
For Sophia Zamani, a sophomore indie-folk and country artist, music is all about connection. In 2022, Bruce Springsteen’s producer, Ron Aniello, discovered Zamani on Instagram, and what began as a digital connection swiftly evolved into a life-changing mentorship. Now, Zamani is diving into the music industry — a place she feels she truly belongs and where she can … [Read more...] about Sophia Zamani Inspires Through Music
The Coachella Era – Currents Magazine Fall 2015
Photos by Matt Benton COACHELLA — It was three days of chaos and bass. When I was a freshman, my friend in her junior year and some of our pals from law school spent a weekend bouncing from one show to another in the desert fields of Coachella. We camped. We got the full experience. We hung out with several groups of strangers, only to lose them all in the fray. We danced … [Read more...] about The Coachella Era – Currents Magazine Fall 2015