Five St. Thomas students found one another in 2018 on campus and formed the band Melkshake. Now, the band is poised to release its debut album, “At the Drive In,” this summer.
Five St. Thomas students band together to form Melkshake
St. Thomas sophomore garners hundreds of thousands of streams after quarantine challenge
St. Thomas sophomore Penny Groethe has racked up over 200,000 streams on SoundCloud and signed a record deal under the stage name Penny Mae, which all started in an attempt to prove her dad wrong. Scout Mason has the story.
St. Thomas student finds success with music group 3leaf
St. Thomas junior Isaac Heilman and University of Minnesota junior Jacob Grimm make up the genre-less music group 3leaf that released its sixth single, “Magnetic,” on Feb. 12 to its Spotify, which boasts 1800 monthly listeners. University Affairs Editor Scout Mason has the story.
St. Thomas sophomore learns to make music from her bedroom
St. Thomas sophomore Bella Nardini said she’s always been musically inclined. She will attempt to show this in the future with a “mini album” which will feature five to six songs across different genres. University Affairs Editor Scout Mason has the story.
St. Thomas artist Luke Makes Music fulfills stage name in dorm room ‘studio’
St. Thomas sophomore Luke Stene, who produces and records his own music under the name Luke Makes Music, does just that from an unfamiliar location to most artists: his dorm room. University Affairs Editor Scout Mason and Photographer Casey Eakins have the story.
OPINION: Harry Styles uses fashion to express himself, encourages fans to do the same
Harry Styles has developed a successful solo career in the music industry, but he has also created an image with fashion. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues Styles is showing that he’s finding himself through clothing and reassuring that fans can do the same.
News in :90- Oct. 21, 2020
Yesterday’s Minnesota snowfall broke records, the final presidential debate is Thursday and St. Thomas junior Edward Dennard has released three singles and a four-song extended play. Designer Sydney LaBelle has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas student attempts to make it big with music
St. Thomas junior Edward Dennard has released three singles and a four-song extended play on major streaming services since 2019 and is poised to keep growing. Reporter Scout Mason has the story.
PODCAST: The Medium – Summer rewind
In the season four premiere, host Maddie Peters interviews debut host Song Johansen about his work, and the two catch up on their favorite summer music and movies.
TommieMedia introduces “Quarantunes” Spotify playlist
Like many of you, we feel the increase in free time during a shelter-in-place, and with that the increase in music streams. So TommieMedia set to work, compiling the best of the best tunes to fit the quarantine mood from classic hits to recently released pop jams.
LIFE IN ISOLATION: Finding music in its purest form
In the ninth “Life in Isolation” feature, St. Thomas senior Spencer Polk describes how he found music within nature during a casual visit to the river.
INFOGRAPHIC: 2020 Grammy award nominees
The Grammys are Sunday, Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. with several notable nominees. Billie Eilish is among artists to follow, earning six nominations, including a Record of the Year nomination for “Bad Guy.” Eilish is the youngest singer in Grammys history to earn nominations in all four of the main categories. Designer Lia Saari has the infographic.
OPINION: Taylor Swift is many things, best summed up by Artist of the Decade
Taylor Swift has helped define pop music over the last decade, measured in six Billboard No. 1 albums and 10 Grammy awards. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues Swift’s impact on American culture and society makes her a worthy recipient of the Artist of the Decade award.
New interim director of choral activities hired
St. Thomas hired Albert Pinsonneault as the interim director of choral activities at St. Thomas for the 2019-20 school year, replacing Angela Broeker who left last spring.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Homecoming concert with Tori Kelly and Yam Haus
Pop singer Tori Kelly played the St. Thomas homecoming concert on Sept. 28. Local band Yam Haus was the singer’s opening act. Photographer Jamie Tjornehoj captured their performances.