Songs Every Penn State Student Should Know
We’ve all shamelessly screamed the lyrics to “Sweet Caroline” and danced to “We Dem Boyz” no matter how many times they’ve been played. Take a look at the soundtrack to our lives at Penn State.
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#WCW: Lauren Mayberry
You may be familiar with Chvrches — the Scottish three-piece synthpop band — but what about the powerful voice behind the microphone? Frontwoman Lauren Mayberry is not only known for her role in the electronic indie scene.
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10 Noteworthy Bands from the Movin’ On Survey
With less than a week left to complete the Movin’ On survey, the pressure is on to narrow down the extensive list and voice your opinion. Valley is here to help with a few lesser-known yet awesome bands you need to hear before you make your final decision.
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Welcome to Arts Fest 2015
Celebrating its 45th year as a State College and Central Pennsylvania summer staple, this year’s Arts Fest promises to fuse old favorites with new vendors and fresh entertainment.
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What to Expect from Movin’ On 2015
With finals quickly approaching, we all deserve a break from studying to refresh ourselves and have some fun. What better way to relax than to listen to chart-topping music and hear new songs in the process?
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What Valley Learned at Coachella
After a year of serious planning, Coachella 2015 came and left in the blink of an eye. Whether you’re planning on going next year or heading to another festival this summer, here are some tips to help you make it the experience of a lifetime.
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9.6
Tuning In: Head, Shoulders, Knees and Soul
Just when I thought the tracks were empty, the soul train tore through my favorite playlists and I hopped on board. Check out the passionate tunes from artists like Jack Garratt, Anna of the North, Chet Faker, and the X Ambassadors this week.
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TBT: Disney Stars Turned Musicians
More often than not, Disney Channel stars didn’t just grant us the gift of their acting capabilities. Most of the stars transitioned into music, providing our tween selves with many opportunities for jam sessions (solo or with friends).
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Strap On Your Boots for a Southern Winter
With all the snow we’ve had dumped on us here in Happy Valley these past few weeks, it would seem that any and all reminders of summer – not to mention your desire to be reminded that summer even exists – have been buried beneath mounds of white, flaky doom.
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THON 2015: Music To A Dancer’s Ears
The entertainment committee has a hard job of picking songs and bands to please not only the volunteers and spectators, but the dancers as well. After all, they’re the ones on their feet for 46 hours! Valley talked to a few of this year’s dancers to see what songs they’ve liked dancing (or singing!) along to, or what songs they’re hoping to hear:
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THON 2015: Entertainment DJs Keep The Music Going All Weekend Long
The Bryce Jordan Center radiates contagious energy for 46 consecutive hours every February during THON. The dance marathon attracts over 15,000 student volunteers, 700 of which are dancers who are required to stay on their feet for the entire weekend. So, what is it that keeps the dancers alive and pumped up all weekend long? Music, of course!
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8.8
Tuning In: Heart, Soul and Electronic Bass
Welcome to our newest column, Tuning In! Each week, our musical maniacs will take a break from their Spotify playlists and tune into their favorite…
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A Pandora Station For Every Situation
Pandora is where every artist and song mash together to form stations for the music you want. Because there are so many wonderful stations and artists you want to listen to, it’s hard picking the right one.
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Top 7 Song Picks for the Week
We tend to listen to music suited for our moods and occasions. Whether we are getting ready to go out or determining the meaning of life in the shower, there’s a playlist for it.
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Valley Chats With Local Rock Group Whiskey Business
Happy Valley is a place full of constant excitement as well as tons of entertainment. Each fall and spring semester students flow into State College ready for a new and exciting journey to add to their college career—one group of guys that Valley had the opportunity to talk to expressed their excitement through music and entertaining their friends.
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Taylor Swift Decoded: The Stories of 1989
Imma let you finish, but “1989” is the best Taylor Swift era of all time. Sure, we grew up with “Fearless,” and maybe “Speak Now” was one of your first real stadium concerts, but numbers speak for themselves: Ms. Swift has seriously sold over a million copies of the No. 1 record in its debut week.
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