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Treefort 2024 Zine ☆

Hello again University Pulse readers! As per usual, it’s Elle Stephenson, the Operations Manager here at Pulse. This year for Treefort Music Fest, the Pulse team put together this incredible zine to spread the word on what was really going on during the week! We decided that we wanted to…

Boise Venue Rankings! ⋆⭒˚.⋆

Hi University Pulse readers! It’s Elle Stephenson again, and today I’m bringing something a little different to our blog. I thought it would be fun to rank some of the venues that I’ve personally seen shows at in Boise. I will be excluding the venues I haven’t been to, obviously.…

An Interview with Maci Mattravers on her new EP!

The University Pulse team recently had a chance to interview up-and-coming Boise musician, Maci Mattravers, about her new EP, To The Bone. She was interviewed by Abbie Alling, our Promotions Director. Abbie Alling: Hi, this is University Pulse, we’re here today with Maci Mattravers. Hi Maci! Maci Mattravers: Hi, thank you for…

An Interview with Clouded Dreams

Hello University Pulse readers! It’s Elle Stephenson here, the Operations Manager for Pulse this year! Recently I had the chance to ask Luke Charlier of the new show, Clouded Dreams, some questions about his time with Pulse and some of his personal favorites!  E: How long have you been running…

A Brief Introduction to B-Side

Written by Julia DuBois Images taken from B-Side Magazine’s website and Instagram “We intend to help build and strengthen Boise’s music community by bridging connections between artists + venues + audiences” – B-Side Magazine’s Mission Statement B-Side Magazine, a new nonprofit in Boise, has made quite the impact on the…

Record Store Series: The Record Exchange

Written by Julia DuBois Photos by Preston Valles and Avery Gerhardt If you have explored Downtown Boise, then chances are that you have seen the Record Exchange. Mural covered walls, an optimal corner store location, and a neon sign with an outline of two dancers shining brightly as a beacon…

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Top Ten Albums of 2022 – The Diversion

By Sam Woodhouse 10. Psyche Lifeline – The Ghost Ease (The Ghost Ease, October 22nd) Anyone who has been a fan or attendee of Treefort Music Festival the last few years can share the heartbreak in falling in love with a band meant to come to Boise but having to…

Record Store Series: Spin Records

Written by Julia DuBois, Photos Taken by Preston Valles 2222 Broadway. Blue and Purple Walls. Vinyl in Trees. Records on shelves.  This is Spin Records.  Shopping at Spin Records was an event that I had high expectations for, but I still found myself thoroughly impressed after experiencing on my own.…

Elton John’s Honky Château

Written By Maxx Principale Elton John’s Honky Château displays signs of his inspirations of rock and country through his tone of closeted femininity (Honky Cat) and gifted piano playing. Elton’s arrangement of instruments is completely different from anyone else’s. He uses the piano as a lead guitar, the guitar as…