Morgan’s Mix: Wilco’s ‘Schmilco’ is a good album for autumn
It’s the right time of year for Chicago-based alternative rock band Wilco to release their 10th studio album, “Schmilco.” Their latest studio effort is low key and nostalgic, just right for fall. This album might come as a surprise for a few reasons. First is the fact that Wilco has been together since legendary frontman guitarist […]
Bearded professors form rock band, take Vermillion music scene by storm
Beards are no longer just a trendy style of facial hair — but a local band from Vermillion, which sprouted up like stubble on the face of the local music scene. The Beards are made up of USD biology professors Jake Kerby on electric guitar and Jeff Wesner on drums as well as English professor […]
Morgan’s Mix: Mild High Club brings a mild high to Sioux Falls
Welcome to Mild High Club. The first rule of the club is to play sunny L.A.-inspired chords that melt into lazy jazz rock. This group is the work of multi-instrumentalist/mastermind Alex Brettin. According to the Club’s Bandcamp page, Brettin majored in jazz studies in Chicago and soon moved to California to connect with groups such […]
Harmonica man James Conway visits National Music Museum
James Conway, the harmonica man of Chicago, visited the National Music Museum on Friday night to demonstrate his harmonica skills. He brought his group, The Sprigs, along to help him showcase his varied harmonica styles. Conway’s visit was organized by the museum’s director, Cleveland Johnson, to highlight the new harmonica exhibit on the second floor […]
President Abbott gives State of the University Address, addresses diversity
President James Abbott addressed USD faculty on a wide range of topics in his State of the University Address Wednesday. He remarked that he is “particularly proud of having been president for 20 years.” Some of his best accomplishments have been enrollment and simple campus aesthetic, he said. One professor in the crowd commented on […]
Local hairstylist focuses on ethnic and specialty hair
Any student with textured, curly or ethnic hair who needs a fresh style needs to look no further than the salon of Brittany Walker. Walker is Vermillion’s go-to source for ethnic hairstyles. She works through Campus Cuts on Cherry Street, which caters mostly to college students, but her services are open to anyone and everyone. “I […]
Morgan’s Mix: Enemy Planes, Night Moves and Soulcrate play in Sioux Falls
Downtown Sioux Falls was lit up Saturday night for “That Sounds Decent,” a free-for-all-ages concert. This event was hosted by local remix group Later Babes and Kansas City-based brewery Boulevard Brewing Co. The venue was at the intersection of 8th and Railroad Center, the perfect spot in the heart of Sioux Falls surrounded by local […]
Morgan’s Mix: Grouplove’s ‘Big Mess’ brings happy vibes to listeners
“We’re back in business / you’re such a big mess / and I love you,” sings Hannah Hooper of Grouplove in their latest release “Big Mess.” This boisterous quintet is back in business with its third album, and fans have been waiting for since the release of “Spreading Rumours” in 2013. What’s so delightful about Grouplove is they […]
Residence halls to receive future lock system updates
A new step in a security program for North Complex has been completed and a new lighting policy for residence halls has also been put into place for this semester. John Geske, director of housing said housing works closely with the Coyote Card office to keep the dorms secure. “What we do there is make […]
Tenenbaums and Thought Loops weave dreams while BRONCHO rocks on at Aug. 30 concert
The tiny, pitch black, one-room record store and concert venue known as the locally owned Total Drag Records in Sioux Falls rumbled and buzzed. People eagerly packed into the room like sardines in a can for headliner BRONCHO, the Oklahoman indie rock and roll band with a uniquely identifiable sound. BRONCHO is the brainchild of […]