Category: Music

UMD Meaningful Connections recital brings performers, audience closer to the music

The class used uncommon instrument combinations and multimedia performances to encourage both performers and audience members to connect more deeply to the music.

Freelance Reporter
2 days ago

Seraph Brass illuminated D.C. with impressive musicality

Award-winning Seraph Brass visits D.C. as part of their tour, performing in the National Gallery of Art.

Marlia Nash
November 29, 2022

Review: BROCKHAMPTON says goodbye with ‘TM’ and ‘The Family’

The band says their farewell as they part ways for new solo projects.

Marlia Nash
November 21, 2022

Review: Grammy nominated artist Omar Apollo lights up The Anthem with love

Omar Apollo went beyond his R&B stylings and gave a uniquely inclusive performance.

Winter Hawk
November 21, 2022

In a music dry spell? Try out these DBK playlist starter packs

Diamondback staff share playlist "starter packs" for all kinds of moods and jam sessions.

Diamondback Staff
November 16, 2022

Review: Cavetown’s ‘Worm Food’ melancholy feels honest

The singer covers feelings of depression, self-doubt and love in a soft, dreamy bedroom pop album, released on Friday.

Hanna Zakharenko
November 7, 2022

Review: ‘Her Loss’ is too much Drake and not enough 21 Savage

Rappers Drake and 21 Savage released album 'Her Loss' on Friday.

Marlia Nash
November 7, 2022

UMD students reflect on future of K-pop after BTS announces hiatus

The K-pop group’s agency announced the group was going on a hiatus to serve in the military last week, sparking discussion about what their departure means for K-pop as a whole.

Hanna Zakharenko
October 27, 2022

‘Tár’ shines a new light on orchestral music

The recent film highlights the most unnerving aspects of the classical music industry.

Marlia Nash
October 26, 2022

DC band BRNDA reflects on 11 years of music-making

The band members of BRNDA talk about songwriting, genres and their ever-changing cast.

Dorvall Bedford
October 25, 2022