by Sonora Birnie Just a month ago, the Boise music scene was buzzing with the usual anticipation and excitement that spring brings. Then something happened that no one could have ever predicted; the COVID-19 pandemic swept the world and shut down life as anyone knew it. The effects of COVID-19…
By Thomas Metzger Australian indie-rocker Courtney Barnett has become somewhat of an indie rock legend. She has two albums, 2015’s critically acclaimed album Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, and her most recent release, 2018’s Tell Me How You Really Feel. Along with a lengthy EP…
By Sonora Birnie OPINION: Genre Fluidity “What kind of music do you like?” This is a question that appears simple and harmless on the surface, but those of us who obsessively listen to music know the impossibility of answering it. Sure, most people have a preference, but the lines that…
By Sonora Birnie University Pulse interviewed local pop rock band The Phets, streaming live on October 12, 2019. Cameron, Thomas and Hayden talk about their EP release, share stories, and talk about the future.
By Sonora Birnie As the spring semester comes to a close, University Pulse Radio has gained a new team of broncos to bring you the quality student radio you have come to expect. Kelsie Rose, previously The Pulse’s promotions director, has been hired to replace Blake Simony as general manager…
By Sonora Birnie Ric Ocasek, the front man and songwriter for the iconic rock band The Cars, passed away on Sunday, September 15th in New York. The band released hit after hit in the 70’s and 80’s and their musical theory and production changed the rock world. The Cars originated…
University Pulse debuted the first installment of the mini concert series on dead week of the 2019 fall semester. “Dead Week, Live Music”, featured three sets from local musicians Lyrical Shea, duo He/lium She/lium. and The Phets. To open the show, Lyrical Shea’s incredible lyrical rapping was on full display.…
The Encore’s review of JPEGMAFIA’s album, which was released on September 13, 2019, is nothing short of glowing. The album still has the trademark “grimey’’ underground rawness that made so many people a fan of “Veteran”, released in early 2018,but Thomas Metzger notes that “All My Heroes are Cornballs” includes…
By Sonora Birnie Atmosphere, celebrated hip-hop duo with more than 20 years in the music business, is currently embarking on a national headlining tour to promote their most recent album Mi Vida Local. Members Slug (Sean Daley) and Ant (Anthony Davis) made a stop in Boise, Idaho with opening acts…