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Phoebe Bridgers to Perform at Exclusive Virtual Concert
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The Cornell Concert Commission announced Jan. 18 that its latest virtual concert will star singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers at 7 p.m. on Saturday.
The Cornell Daily Sun (https://cornellsun.com/tag/cornell-concert-commission/)
The Cornell Concert Commission announced Jan. 18 that its latest virtual concert will star singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers at 7 p.m. on Saturday.
Hippo Campus is also known for their support of the #MeToo movement, having donated to the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota in 2018 via a merchandise drive.
Peach Pit and Dayglow are set to perform at Bailey Hall on Feb. 15, the Cornell Concert Commission announced on Friday.
A$AP Twelvy will be the opening act for A$AP Ferg at Barton Hall on March 24.
The Cornell Concert Commission (CCC) announced that DNCE and Cupcakke will be performing at this year’s homecoming concert in Barton Hall on Sept. 22. DNCE, who is led by former Jonas Brother Joe Jonas, has been nominated for several AMAs and MTV awards. They initially rose to fame in late 2015 with the release of their breakout single “Cake by the Ocean” and have since joined artists like Selena Gomez on tour. Their only full-length album release is the self-titled DNCE from 2016.
Mike Floss was the catalyst to the night, starting off with a high energy set that featured heavy R&B beats, influenced by popular artists such as Travis Scott and Lil Uzi. Arriving in Ithaca from Tennessee, Floss brought his innovative and unique sound, inspired by the regressive rap culture prominent in Nashville. Sporting the finest of urban street wear, Floss took the stage in a black and red tracksuit with an embroidered head scarf, belting out his “Freak of the Week.” Floss’s sound radiated throughout Barton Hall, as his opening track surely set the tone for a high energy night. About midway through his performance, Floss pointed to a section leftward of the stage that just wasn’t keeping up with his energy level. He laughed and said, “Don’t worry though.
The group released Evil Friends, their most recent album, in 2013, and is currently working on new record Gloomin + Doomin, according to Rolling Stone. The magazine praised the band’s “hazy swagger,” comparing their sound to artists like David Bowie and the Beatles.
Even without a concert, the traditional homecoming festivities, including fireworks and a laser lights show on Friday and the football game on Saturday, will still occur as scheduled this year.
Chicago-based Louis The Child performed on the Arts Quad on August 26, delivering a killer set that was meant to be enjoyed by all, from the frequent festival-goers to the unsung indie-listeners. The EDM duo, comprised of Freddy Kennett and Robby Hauldren, stand out from the slew of emerging EDM artists with their unique blend of tropical house instrumentals and futuristic bass synths. I first heard Louis the Child perform at a basement dance club in D.C. known for its patronage of obscure, underground DJs and indie bands. They had opened for Shawn Wasabi — another notable EDM button-masher — and blew me away with their remix of “Roses” by The Chainsmokers. At the time, I knew Louis the Child was a group to keep an eye on; their approach to EDM was so fresh and diverse that of course EDM-lovers all over America would realize their genius in the upcoming months.
Louis the Child performed at Coachella, Governor’s Ball and Ultra Music Festival this year and has received praise from big industry names like Taylor Swift and Lorde.