While social media has helped this genre rebound after years on the down-low, house still continues to grow even offline, garnering more and more new fans by the day.
USC Wind Ensemble's upcoming concert "Both Sides of the Channel" presents three pieces of music from prominent European composers. The team behind the concert said each piece is different from the other and features several unusual elements for the ensemble.
The Magnadoors, a band created by a USC alumnus, released its debut album, "Underground Heroes." The band's original rock album is composed of 13 songs with unique styles.
Come to the Koger Center to see SC Philharmonic’s performance of Mozart’s final work: "Requiem." With over 180 musicians on stage, the performance surpasses anything the Koger Center has put on this year. The concert is preceded by a wine tasting event.
Columbia's relocated Barnes & Noble is hoping to bring locals a fresh perspective on the store through its layout and displays. The hope is that the store, which opened on March 6, will be more personalized for community members, employees at the location said.
Five Points celebrated St. Patrick's Day with its 42nd annual festival, which brings in crowds from all over the Southeast. It featured its largest lineup of musicians, including Lawrence, The War and Treaty, Futurebirds, Sister Hazel and Conner Smith.
While it might not be receiving the same mainstream attention as it once has, the eccentric sound of hyperpop is still very much alive today. Reemerging in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic, hyperpop has become a TikTok trend that's exposed many to over-the-top synth and intense autotune.
Many historic religious buildings in Columbia have stood against the test of time and have grown and expanded with the city. With the growth of these churches, their history has expanded as well. Members of some of Columbia's oldest churches shared that each of the church's structures help tell its story.
BOND, a student-led organization at USC, works to create a safe space for Black men to express themselves and talk about their experiences at a predominantly white institution. The organization holds a variety of events to create a brotherly bond between members and enhance their campus experience.
The team behind USC's newest concert venue, Live at the Underground, aims to provide local artists with a unique platform and USC students with a free high-quality listening experience.
Columbia's streets showcase an abundance of public art. Some are sculptures made out of repurposed material, while others are murals depict the values of that community. The artists behind these creations said the public displays help make art more accessible to the average person, forming a connection between the creator and its community.
Psychedelic rock has been around since the '60s, and with its unique form of style, it reflects feelings of a drug-induced state. While it's associated with the hippie movement, anyone can vibe with these energetic songs.
Some professors are having to adapt their classroom to meet students' need as conversations surrounding mental health grow. For some, this means paying more attention to which class material could be triggering, while others are evaluating how they approach students' stress.
People are honoring African American culture in a variety of disciplines this February — particularly their domination of music. Give this diverse selection of songs a listen to learn more about the range of musical genres Black artists have to offer.
A local USC research team assembled of clinical psychologists, doctoral students and professors are advocating CROWN Act to be passed in South Carolina to lessen hair discrimination for Black men. The hope is that through their research, they will be able to collect information that shows a connection between hair discrimination and Black men's mental health.
The 24th annual Arline & Gerald Polinsky Columbia Jewish Film Festival is being shown from Feb. 4 to Feb. 25. The festival will showcase Jewish culture and history through its unique selection of films.
Female business owners aren't always given the respect or recognition they deserve. These women face frequent pushback from peers and a lack of representation in local politics. But many have shared the ways in which they've overcome professional challenges and found support within the Columbia community.
