Music

  • 6 NYC Bands for College Students to Keep an Eye on

    6 NYC Bands for College Students to Keep an Eye on

    With over 9 million people from across the globe, New York City has so much music to offer. The city has a rich tradition of producing leading musicians across genres. A new generation of New York groups and artists is now emerging, bringing old sounds into new contexts and fusing genres as they please. From… Read More

  • 7 Young Rock Bands for College Music Fans to Keep an Eye on

    7 Young Rock Bands for College Music Fans to Keep an Eye on

    Following our profile of the best college music scenes in the U.S., TUN has decided to highlight a few young bands that have recently emerged from college music scenes across the country. The following seven bands span different rock subgenres making their way out of the college circuit. From Crumb’s psych-funk to Acid Dad’s fuzz-overloaded… Read More

  • Top 10 College Music Festivals

    Top 10 College Music Festivals

    Every year, colleges across the country host huge music festivals for their students. Typically occurring at the end of the academic year, they give students an opportunity to let loose before they leave campus. Sure, they are no Coachella or Lollapalooza, but many of these festivals host some of the biggest acts in the country.… Read More

  • Top 10 Music Venues in NYC

    Top 10 Music Venues in NYC

    New York City has long been considered a land of opportunity, and when it comes to live music, there’s no exception. With a vibrant cultural history and incredibly diverse population, New York City has become a hub for all things musically creative. From punk to hip hop, New York City has been the birthplace of… Read More

  • Top 10 College Music Venues

    Top 10 College Music Venues

    Most of the time, students choose their college based on academics, athletics and family. But what truly shapes young people’s lives is the culture they subject themselves to while in school. And it is difficult to find something that holds stronger history, emotion and cultural appeal than music. When young people find their favorite music… Read More

  • Top 10 College Music Scenes

    Top 10 College Music Scenes

    Colleges can be breeding grounds for great live music, though some certainly stand above others. Whether you’re an aspiring musician or simply a passionate fan, going to college presents an opportunity to get involved in a thriving music scene. From the University of Georgia to Belmont University, here are some of the best college music… Read More

  • Lullabies and Rock Shows: How Music Makes Us Social

    Lullabies and Rock Shows: How Music Makes Us Social

    Music, from a very young age, has an enormous impact on human emotions, development, and social interactions. The more scientists learn about the way people process music, the better they can understand perception, multisensory integration, and social coordination throughout someone’s life. Two separate studies, which were recently presented at the 25th meeting of the Cognitive… Read More

  • 5 Tricks to Save Money at Music Festivals

    5 Tricks to Save Money at Music Festivals

    For those who strive for a vacation, music festivals are the perfect break from a daily routine. From ecstatic fans dancing in the mud to the sea of vendors wrapped in tie-dye, music festivals will take you mentally and physically far away from a lecture hall or office. Music truly is the best escape. Festivals… Read More

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