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104.7 The Fish went off the air on Jan. 31 after 24 years serving Metro Atlanta.

Saying Goodbye to 104.7 The Fish

David Waters, Staff Editor February 11, 2025

An iconic metro Atlanta radio station has said its final goodbyes. WFSH-FM, commonly known as 104.7 The Fish, has gone off the air after over 24 years of serving the Atlanta area. The station played contemporary...

Led Zeppelin poses for a magazine shoot in 1971.

“Becoming Led Zeppelin” Receives Limited Release

Kirsten Bauer, Staff Writer February 10, 2025

This past Friday, "Becoming Led Zeppelin," directed by Bernard MacMahon, was released exclusively to IMAX cinemas.  As the title describes, this documentary details the early years of the Led Zeppelin...

Peso Pluma and other corridos tumbados artists have placed Mexican music in the spotlight on the world stage.

Corridos Tumbados: The Rise of Mexican Urban Ballads

Ozong Agborsangaya, Staff Editor October 31, 2024

For generations, the corrido, a traditional Mexican song style, has been an integral part of storytelling in Mexican culture. Originating in the 19th century, corridos often told the stories of both...

Country music legend Kris Kristofferson passed away Sept. 28 at the age of 88.

Country Music Legend Kris Kristofferson Passes Away at 88

David Waters, Staff Writer October 8, 2024

Legendary country music star Kris Kristofferson passed away on Sept. 28 at the age of 88. Kristofferson leaves behind a legacy of both songwriting and performing. He released 18 studio albums, the last...

Amanda Bateman's harp is set up before she plays her junior recital at UNG’s Gainesville campus.

Amanda Batemans ‘Mountains Were Made for Music’

Dallas Stephenson, Staff writer October 1, 2024

Amanda Bateman, senior music major at the University of North Georgia, performed at UNG’s Gainesville campus on Sept. 25 at the Ed Cabell Theatre from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. to show off her skills as a harpist....

George Gerswhin's compositions were brought to life in the Hoag Auditorium by Dr. Joe Chapman on Sept. 21.

“A Night with Gershwin” Celebrates 100 Years of Timeless Classics

Alli Clark, Staff Writer September 24, 2024

On Sept. 21, the vibrant sounds of George Gershwin were brought to life in the Hoag Auditorium on the University of North Georgia’s Dahlonega campus from 7:30 - 10:30 pm. Audience members were treated...

Charli XCX is Getting BRAT-ty This Summer

Colin McCollough April 24, 2024

On Feb. 28, 2024, Charli XCX announced her eighth studio album titled "BRAT." Alongside the album announcement, she released the lead single "Von Dutch," a song that taunts her haters and lays out the...

Chappell Roan

A Midwest Princess’ Exponential Rise

Colin McCollough April 18, 2024

Kayleigh Amstutz began her career as Chappell Roan in September of 2017 with her EP “School Nights.” Over the course of the next six years, she would release a slow trickle of singles leading up to...

March Music in Review

March Music in Review

Colin McCollough April 2, 2024

2024 is shaping up to be a big year in music with many powerhouse artists planning to release albums. Some big releases have hit the mainstream in March, starting with Underdressed at the Symphony by Faye...

Morgan Wallen on tour.

Morgan Wallen Speaks Out

Lizzy Gordon, Staff Editor February 29, 2024

Morgan Wallen, country artist, just recently won 11 Billboard Music awards while currently on his One Night at a Time tour. His fame has grown tremendously since 2015 when Wallen’s five-star Stand...

Steady the Wave

Alt Rock, Surfing, and Steady the Wave

Colin McCollough January 30, 2024

On Jan. 27, Canopy + the Roots welcomed local band Steady the Wave back for a second performance in the space. The setlist contained originals, faithful covers and performances of unreleased tracks. Their...

Photo by Ashlee Engel

The Era of Taylor Swift

Sydney Velchek December 7, 2023

Taylor Swift is Time Magazine’s 2023 “Person of the Year.” She was also named the most-streamed artist globally by Spotify with 26.1 billion streams since Jan. 1. According to Forbes, she has a net...

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