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The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

The band Adventure Dog performs at the UVM Program Board Battle of the Bands March 24.

Headliner: Carti. Opener? Hardly.

Eleanor Webster and Jordan Mitchell March 28, 2018

Rapper Playboi Carti will headline SpringFest, according to UPB’s announcement at Battle of the Bands March 24. UPB did not reveal to the winner of the event due to time constraints. “We were told...

ZZ Ward performs at Higher Ground Feb. 18.

Singer-songwriter chronicles journey to Burlington stage

Dahlia Maleh, Arts Columnist March 1, 2018

ZZ Ward made her way back to Burlington this past Presidents Day at 9 p.m. Feb. 18 at Higher Ground. The long wait standing on the dance floor for her to arrive on stage was worth it. Fans showed up...

Ashe, a Berklee College of Music grad, will perform at Higher Ground Feb. 5. She is currently on tour with San Francisco-based Lauv.

Female singer-songwriter visits Burly on a solo tour

Sarah Robinson, Staff Writer February 6, 2018

It takes real musicianship to set a song apart from other mainstream tunes. Burlington can expect a refreshment from cliche electro-pop next Monday. The musician Ashe, a Berklee College of Music...

Dead Set concerts unite music and fanatics

Addie Beach, Assistant Arts Editor January 30, 2018

Men in biker vests and college students in flannel sit clustered on Nectar’s barstools. Neon disco balls flash gently. The smell of craft beer stings. It’s been 30 minutes of waiting and shouted...

What do UVM students listen to during sex?

Sarah Robinson, Staff Writer December 14, 2017

“There was the time I was dry humped to Simon & Garfunkel's ‘Sound of Silence,’” first-year Garet Ewing said. Putting on some tunes to set the mood can make or break an intimate situation. ...

Radio Bean celebrates its 17th birthday with free coffee and live music Nov. 4. Live music included local band AM Radio along with over 90 other musical acts.

Birthday party celebrates Radio Bean’s commitment to young musicians

Allie O'Connor, Staff Writer November 15, 2017

More than 90 musical acts came together recently in honor of a downtown venues 17th birthday. Radio Bean celebrated the anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 4. The party kicked off at 8am and ended at 2am...

Cam Gilmour talks about his debut EP “Sleeping Minds” which was released Aug. 19.

Student adds to musical tradition

Sarah Robinson September 20, 2017

A bass, a sax, a synthesizer, a drum machine and boundless creative energy: these are the five key components that went into UVM sophomore Cameron Gilmour’s latest release. Gilmour released his debut...

Hip-hop boy band takes personal approach to new album

September 17, 2017

America has never been more ready for a new boyband, and BROCKHAMPTON is ready to fill that void in all our hearts. The 15-member ensemble changes the standards for what a rap group should be in 2017....

The deafening truth about millennial tunes

The deafening truth about millennial tunes

Lily Spechler February 2, 2017

It’s no wonder millennials are so uninformed. We can’t hear a damn thing. Doctors warn that the access to loud music through earphones will lead to a generation with hearing loss. One...

FallFest artist picked by students

September 20, 2016

The lineup for this year’s FallFest has been locked in and the genre is hip-hop, junior Jack Hockman, a concert committee member for UVM Program Board, said. Students will be working around...

SpringFest receives a change in venue

Bryan O'Keefe April 20, 2016

Construction has forced SpringFest to relocate to a more concrete area of campus.   This year’s artist of choice, The Head and the Heart, will perform in the Jeffords Hall parking lot April...

Through the cold, local writers read their stories

Catie Owen December 11, 2015

Winter is coming, but despite the cold, local Burlington artists are celebrating. The 11th annual showing of “Winter Tales” by the Vermont Stage theatre company will take place at the...

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