Onward State sits down with student musician and co-creator of State in the Real, Topher Stephenson, to discus the release of his newest acoustic jam, Shameless Self Promotion, as well as dig into the summertime theme behind Stephenson's soon-to-be released EP, Warm Weather Music. Listen to Shameless Self Promotion and let us know what you think in the comments after the jump.
102 Paterno Library will be hosting two free events this Thursday and Friday to celebrate the music of Folk legend Woody Guthrie, who would've turned 100 years old this July.
The Penn State Student Programming Association will kick off the new school year with their second annual Nittany Block Party next week with special guest, The Ready Set. The show will take place next Friday, September 7, at 5:30 p.m. on Pollock Road in front of the HUB. There will also be performances from various student groups and organizations, as well as food and other activities.
The all-male a cappella group formerly known as “The JoePas” joined organizations such as NittanyVille, Nike, and Penn State itself in their cutting of ties with the condemned former coach, formally announcing a name change to “The Statesmen” on August 24th. Read more after the jump to understand how they came to this decision.
If you’re interested in musicals, plays, and/or retro movie screenings—listen up! Check out the State Theatre’s open house this Friday from 12-3:30 pm.
Blips, wubs, bass drops and pounding four-on-the-floor beats were once primarily reserved for sweaty basement raves and underground city nightclubs—but not anymore. Progressive house DJs and Penn State students, Keegan Tawa and Andy Fitton, are determined to capitalize off of the rising fame of electronic music while clinging to the musical talent that seems to be lost as genres bleed into the mainstream. Listen to Tawa & Atomisk's new song, Matter, and an analysis of the piece after the jump.