Benson Boone, a previous underdog with known singles such as “In the Stars” and “Ghost Town,” released his long-awaited freshman album Fireworks & Rollerblades on April 5, 2024. Boone’s rising fame started…
Category: Arts-Entertainment
DSC’s Theatre Department’s Spring Musical “Xanadu” Nears Opening
The Daytona State College Theatre department presents “Xanadu,” their spring musical, opening on Saturday, April 20. More likely to be known for the film it was based on, starring Oliva Newton- John…
Ariana Grande’s Comeback in “eternal sunshine”
Ariana Grande has been a relevant figure in pop culture since her long-standing role in the kids show “Victorious” and her eventual breakthrough in the music industry that catapulted her to fame….
Spotlighting Local Musicians; The Experienced, The Eager and The In Between
Nashville, Seattle, L.A.: all major cities within the US where aspiring musicians dream of making it big. Daytona Beach likely won’t be found on that list, as over the years, the area’s music scene…
The “Saviors” of Punk Rock
From the snarky satire reminiscent of “American Idiot” to the swingy drum patterns and power chords of “Dookie,” “Saviors” is undisputedly Green Day. 14 studio albums in, 51-year-olds Billie Joe Armstrong, Tré Cool…
Going MAD: Music After Dark & The Music Production Program’s Invaluable Hands-On Experience
It is one thing to be compelled to accomplish something because of the grade your professor will give you. It is something else to do that same thing but for the genuine…
It’s a White Christmas at Athen’s Theatre!
Athen’s Theatre is a center for arts in the community of Downtown DeLand. Between the band performances, the Youth Academy and the countless plays and musicals performed there, this Theatre is truly…
Taylor Swift has been on top since “1989 (Taylor’s Version)”
On October 27, exactly 9 years since Taylor Swift released her album “1989,” she released her re-recording of the album, “1989 (Taylor’s Version).” Taylor Swift is dominating the music industry, having just…
DSC’s Production of “The Secret Garden”
This semester, the advanced acting students, under the direction of Professor Samantha Stern, are putting on a production of “The Secret Garden.” The cast has limited time to assemble this unique production of…
If You Start Them Up, They’ll Never Stop
After over decade long hiatuses, two legends in the world of rock n’ roll are back with new albums on October 20: The Rolling Stones and Blink-182. One of the most preeminent…