Music - The Temple News

Growing Paynes: 1D fans mourn band icon, childhood

05 November 2024 Claire Zeffer

Temple Directioners are in shock after Liam Payne died unexpectedly on Oct. 16.

Temple marching band goes viral for Chappell Roan cover

22 October 2024 Bayleh Alexander

“Your favorite marching band’s, favorite marching band:” After posting their cover to YouTube, the video reached 151,000 views in less than one month.

North Philly native holds weekly studio sessions

08 October 2024 Anna Augustine

Queue Rainey has hosted Freestyle Fridays for the public from his in-home studio since 1998.

Sexyy Red brings her ‘presidential campaign’ to The Liacouras Center

21 September 2024 Evelyn Blower

Kodak Black, Hunxho, Loe Shimmy, Blakeiana and others joined the social media sensation Sexxy Red on Sept. 20.

THE MUSIC ISSUE 2024

27 February 2024 Molly Fiske and Anna Augustine

Temple talent is everywhere and with this edition, The Temple News hope to highlight some of the incredible artists and organizers who call North Philly home.

The Underworld: Building community below ground

27 February 2024 Anna Augustine

Matt Guardiola and Regina Hennessey host shows out of their house on Carlisle Street.

Music Technology program thrives amid university enrollment decline

27 February 2024 Molly Fiske

This past Fall semester, the program expanded by 50 percent due to a newly established facility within Presser hall.

The Uptown Theater: Legendary venue to community revival

27 February 2024 Molly Fiske

The Uptown hosted artists like Aretha Franklin, The Supremes and alumnus John Oates from Hall and Oates.

Temple’s Rite of Swing Café Hosts Jazz Night with Strings Ensemble

27 February 2024 Molly Fiske

The Rite of Swing Jazz Café has routinely stars students, faculty and special guests, weekly.

What to know about North Philadelphia’s DIY music scene

27 February 2024 Anna Augustine

The area is a hub for independent music and houses two vibrant DIY music scenes.