First-year College student Maxwell Mitchell’s indie rock-esque sound shines on “Hockey Hands,” a track off his most recent album “Human Journals.”

Hoos Originals: Eight songs released by U.Va. students

By Abigail Milne | May 19, 2023

Need a playlist for those long walks across Grounds? These UVA student originals will keep the good vibes going from the Corner to the Chem Building. From acoustic indie to alternative rock, listen to the best of the University’s creative Cavaliers.

Whether you're relaxing on the beach, cruising on a boat or just driving around aimlessly with friends, the time to turn up the volume is upon us.

On Repeat: Summer setlist

By Grace Scott | May 12, 2023

Powers said that coming to the University has allowed him to take advantage of the burgeoning Charlottesville music scene to expand his own career, performing at local breweries and wineries.

Luke Richard Powers is finding his sound in Charlottesville

By Siona Pathak | April 26, 2023

Here are a few songs to listen to for some motivation through the last minute cram sessions and all-around good vibes.

On Repeat: Motivating tunes to carry you through finals week

By Emily Pitts | April 26, 2023

“PORTALS” takes the listener through Martinez’s journey of struggle, growth, and self-discovery, from the death of her old self to the birth of her current self.

Melanie Martinez is reborn in her new concept album “PORTALS”

By Emma Herold | April 17, 2023

Whatever you’re up to, here’s a playlist perfect for enjoying these warm spring days on the University’s iconic field of grass.

On Repeat: Songs for sunny Lawn days

By Siona Pathak | April 13, 2023

The Big Slice hopes for their big break

By Grace Scott | April 13, 2023

Gathered around a picnic table one sunny afternoon, the members of student band The Big Slice sat down with the Cavalier Daily last week to discuss their origin story and first single.

Across her previous eight records, Lana Del Rey has created an iconography of cherry cola, cigarettes, sycamore trees, seedy dive bars and American flags flying defiantly and dejectedly.

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Lana Del Rey finds solace, existential crisis and intricate truth under “Ocean Blvd”

By Jamie Jeong | April 11, 2023

On her ninth album, titled “Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd,” Del Rey expands the dreamlike, liminal space that her music exists in, revealing lyrical ruminations that are consistently profound, occasionally disquieting and never dull.

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The Flying V’s deliver “The Verdict” at their spring concert

By Abigail Milne | April 9, 2023

In the midst of a busy concert season, a hidden gem of the University’s a cappella scene rocked out in Chem 402 on Friday evening.

The group – created by solo artists Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers, and Lucy Dacus – previously released one self-titled EP in 2018, leaving many to wonder when their next batch of songs would come out, if ever.

A&E

boygenius continues to tug on heartstrings with “The Record”

By Madigan Lounsbery | April 5, 2023

“The Record” is a gut wrenching amalgamation of songs about relationships, heartbreak, and growth.

McNulty plans to continue both writing and playing music after his graduation this May, and is currently in the process of figuring out his next moves musically.

A&E

Michael McNulty’s Distinguished Major Recital ends with a standing ovation

By Delores Cyrus | April 4, 2023

Rhythmic jazz and melodious rock filled Old Cabell Hall on Friday night at the Distinguished Major Recital of fourth-year College student Micheal McNulty. The evening’s performance was a culmination of years worth of composing and arranging, taking the audience on a journey through McNulty’s time as a musician at the University.

Much of Tinsley’s work is inspired by his own life — he enjoys the coded vulnerability his wordplay affords him.

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The Kids Are Alright: mr. after

By Lauren Dalban | March 31, 2023

On the week-end after his first performance as a solo artist, fourth-year College student Noah Tinsley, better known by his stage name mr. after, sat down with The Cavalier Daily to discuss his long-standing talent for writing rap songs.

It seems that spring is officially here to stay in Charlottesville, and the changing of the seasons calls for a fresh new playlist to welcome the transition.

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On Repeat: Celebrate spring with these rejuvenating tracks

By Delaney Hammond | March 29, 2023

Whether you’re having a picnic, hiking on Skyline Drive or just taking a stroll on Grounds, these four tracks are sure to help you soak up spring.

Only one thing can get us through this miserable month — misery-drenched music.

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On Repeat: four songs to get through miserable March

By Grace Scott | March 15, 2023

Only one thing can get us through this miserable month — misery-drenched music.

The Academical Village People exuded rhythm and garnered a few laughs during their performance at the concert.

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The love was felt at the 7th annual Women Against Violence Benefit Concert

By Emma Herold | February 22, 2023

The Virginia Women’s Chorus presented its seventh annual Women Against Violence Benefit Concert “Can You Feel The Love Tonight?” on February 18th at Warner Hall.

Live performances by The Lint Collectors are often very dynamic, as the chemistry between the musicians is palpable and they flit seamlessly from original songs to covers.

A&E

The Kids Are Alright: The Lint Collectors

By Lauren Dalban | December 3, 2022

This charismatic quartet promises to find the musical pocket anywhere, and they hope fans of their performances will continue to be there to witness it.

A&E

On Repeat: A road trip playlist to beat highway hypnosis

By Tanner Rowe | December 1, 2022

Here is a fifteen minute energy shot of sonic caffeine, bottled up into a road trip playlist to snap a fatigued driver out of highway hypnosis.

Joyce’s album — released by New Amsterdam Records — dropped Friday, October 28th. Her past albums and LPs can be found on Spotify and Apple Music.

A&E

Molly Joyce provides listeners with a new “Perspective”

By Kyndal Harrison | November 8, 2022

In her newest album, “Perspective,” Joyce turns her attention to others in the disabled community.

A&E

On Repeat: Soundtrack to the second half of the semester

By Sophie Hay | November 2, 2022

As students navigate this transitional mid-semester stage, having a solid soundtrack can help transform tension into the confidence needed to overcome any obstacle.

A&E

The 1975 “Being Funny in a Foreign Language”

By Connor Smith | October 31, 2022

After emerging onto the world stage of pop music with their chart-topping self-titled debut album in 2012, The 1975 have since grown to take on more mature and ambitious projects.

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Hoos Originals: Eight songs released by U.Va. students

On Repeat: Summer setlist

Luke Richard Powers is finding his sound in Charlottesville

On Repeat: Motivating tunes to carry you through finals week

Melanie Martinez is reborn in her new concept album “PORTALS”

On Repeat: Songs for sunny Lawn days

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The Big Slice hopes for their big break

Lana Del Rey finds solace, existential crisis and intricate truth under “Ocean Blvd”

The Flying V’s deliver “The Verdict” at their spring concert

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Michael McNulty’s Distinguished Major Recital ends with a standing ovation

The Kids Are Alright: mr. after

On Repeat: Celebrate spring with these rejuvenating tracks

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The love was felt at the 7th annual Women Against Violence Benefit Concert

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