Over the past few months, the staff at the UB Art Galleries have learned an unexpected lesson: the technologies UB used to keep the galleries running online are likely here to stay, even after the pandemic ends.
Throughout his prolific career, Buffalo native Conway the Machine has earned his place among the elite class of living MCs, as he blurs the lines between underground acclaim and mainstream success.
Netflix has saturated its platform with thousands of hours of original content over the past few years, with programming becoming more bold as time progresses. But sometimes, all we really need is something minimal.
The new year has just begun, but the gaming industry has already hit the ground running.
Whether performing as Zev Love X of KMD, mad scientist Viktor Vaughn, space monster King Geedorah or metal-faced supervillain MF DOOM himself, the mystery surrounding the masked rapper transcended the stereotypes of contemporary hip-hop.
Daniella Bertrand was one of many students who participated in the fall semester’s only dance concert.
Artist: King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
With Hogwarts houses, voice projecting headsets and humming, vocal classes look a little different this year.
In 1981, Princess Diana dazzled the world in her iconic wedding dress. In 2020, the public can see a near perfect replica of it at the Brooklyn Museum’s virtual exhibition: “The Queen and The Crown.”
Kai Mikolajczak, owner of second-hand clothing store Queen City Vintage, has been thrifting in Buffalo for 15 years, but he’s never seen the scene surge as much as it has in the past few years.
Artist: Gorillaz
As temperatures cool and leaves change color, our upbeat summer playlists “fall” out of fashion. Whether you’re going for a trek through a haunted maze, crafting the perfect Halloween costume or digging into your favorite pumpkin-flavored treat, The Spectrum has crafted a fall playlist sure to leave you with more chills than the “Goosebumps” series ever could.
Album: “Burden of Proof”
Sarah Gawlak, a senior biochemistry major, has played the trumpet in the UB Concert Band since her freshman year. But this semester introduced new challenges that even this long-time musician never experienced before.
Album: “Who Made the Sunshine”
Album: “Savage Mode 2”
There’s no shortage of video game releases this fall to drain UB students’ time and bank accounts. We can’t go out much anymore, but we can stay home and discover new worlds. Here are some of The Spectrum’s favorite video games dropping this fall.
Album: “The Liz Tape”
Local music venues, artists and UB’s art programs have been hit hardest amid the COVID pandemic. But Buffalo creatives and the UB Arts Collaboratory are finding creative ways to perform and showcase their art — all while staying safe.
Album: “From King to a God”
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