Music

Moving from behind the curtain to center stage: ‘Next to Normal’ makes its debut

Senior Writer for The Prospect Amanda Hugas gives a behind-the-scenes look into the production of Princeton University Players' Next to Normal.

Senior Writer for The Prospect Amanda Hugas gives a behind-the-scenes look into the production of Princeton University Players' Next to Normal.

Princeton’s Todd Bashore adds another Grammy win to distinguished jazz career

Princeton Creative Large Ensemble Director Todd Bashore reflects on his recent 2026 Grammy win, his collaborative work in jazz, and how his professional experience shapes his teaching philosophy centered on discipline, passion, and musical community.

Princeton Creative Large Ensemble Director Todd Bashore reflects on his recent 2026 GRAMMY win, his collaborative work in jazz, and how his professional experience shapes his teaching philosophy centered on discipline, passion, and musical community.

First nomination, first win — Dennehy wins Grammy for Irish musical epic ‘Land of Winter’

Head News editor Luke Grippo details Princeton Professor of Music Donnacha Dennehy's musical journey and rise to the Grammys.

Head 'News' editor Luke Grippo details Princeton Professor of Music Donnacha Dennehy's musical journey and rise to the Grammys.

Triangle’s ‘Aisle Be Damned’ shows it’s the fun that matters, not the point

This is the third year of the Editor-in-Chief’s review of the Triangle show, a recently revived tradition with little to no trace of its prior existence. This review is not entirely satirical and sadly not at all fictional, though it does discuss fiction. But nonetheless, it is definitely not serious.

This is the third year of the Editor-in-Chief’s review of the Triangle show, a recently revived tradition with little to no trace of its prior existence. This review is not entirely satirical and sadly not at all fictional, though it does discuss fiction. But nonetheless, it is definitely not serious.

Jazz, beans, and shredding machines: Terrace’s Battle of the Bands

Contributing Writer for The Prospect Eric Mohorea covers Terrace’s Battle of the Bands.

Contributing Writer for The Prospect Eric Mohorea covers Terrace’s Battle of the Bands.

DISPATCH | Bonnaroo 2025: a halfway ruined weekend

Head Editor for The Prospect Mackenzie Hollingsworth recounts the ups and downs of her time at Bonnaroo 2025.

Head Editor for The Prospect Mackenzie Hollingsworth recounts the ups and downs of her time at Bonnaroo 2025.

Punk rock and hoedowns: my 2025 Porchfest experience

Associate Editor for The Prospect Gavin McLoughlin recaps Porchfest 2025.

Associate Editor for The Prospect Gavin McLoughlin recaps Porchfest 2025.

Strings attached: Yo-Yo Ma and Jeffrey Brown talk the art of listening at McCarter

Staff Writer for The Prospect Chloe Lau recaps McCarter Theatre’s most recent event hosting world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma, who led a conversation about music, memory, and searching for meaning in a world of uncertainty.

Staff Writer for The Prospect Chloe Lau recaps McCarter Theatre’s most recent event hosting world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma, who led a conversation about music, memory, and searching for meaning in a world of uncertainty.

Cello, goodbye: cellist Brandon Cheng ’25 on his farewell recital

Every music performance minor at Princeton is required to perform in a capstone recital in their senior year. On Sunday, April 13, Brandon Cheng '25 had his, filling Taplin Auditorium with the deep tones of his cello and showcasing his wide-ranging repertoire. In a conversation with The Daily Princetonian, Cheng described the trials and triumphs of his musical journey at Princeton.

Artist Q&A: Revival of Princeton University Wind Ensemble with Jacob Jackson ’26 and Wesley Sanders ’26

Contributing Writer for The Prospect Navya Kommu highlights the revival story of the Princeton University Wind Ensemble with Jacob Jackson ’26 and Wesley Sanders ’26.

Contributing Writer for The Prospect Navya Kommu highlights the revival story of the Princeton University Wind Ensemble with Jacob Jackson ’26 and Wesley Sanders ’26.

‘It’s Like Dragons’: Inside Princeton Students’ Hidden Musical Haven

Contributing Writer for The Prospect Eric Mohorea covers Princeton’s musical haven, Princeton Record Exchange.

Contributing Writer for The Prospect Eric Mohorea covers Princeton’s musical haven, Princeton Record Exchange.

Artist Q&A: NYC’s Young Artist Scene With Sadat Ahmed ’28

Contributing Writer for The Prospect Monica Zepeda sits down with first-year musician Sadat Ahmed, discussing topics ranging from facing criticism to the NYC music scene.

Contributing Writer for The Prospect Monica Zepeda sits down with first-year musician Sadat Ahmed, discussing topics ranging from facing criticism to the NYC music scene.

A sentimental concert with Becca Stevens and the Princeton Jazz Vocal Ensemble

Staff Writer for The Prospect Chloe Lau reviews a concert by Princeton’s Jazz Vocal Ensemble with singer-songwriter Becca Stevens.

Staff Writer for The Prospect Chloe Lau reviews a concert by Princeton’s Jazz Vocal Ensemble with singer-songwriter Becca Stevens.

Artist Q&A: Beneath Whitman ‘underground’ rap scene with Raghav Pradhan ’28

Contributing writer for The Prospect Princess Fodeke interviews first-year DJ Raghav Pradhan.

Contributing writer for The Prospect Princess Fodeke interviews first-year DJ Raghav Pradhan.

Lucinda Williams tells McCarter Theatre her secrets

Contributing writer for the Prospect Lily Hutcheson details the recent performance by singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams at Princeton in her show “Don't Tell Anybody the Secrets I Told You.”

Contributing writer for the Prospect Lily Hutcheson details the recent performance by singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams at Princeton in her show “Don't Tell Anybody the Secrets I Told You.”

Artist Q&A: How improvising led to composing for first-year musician Marvel Jem Roth ’28

Contributing writer for The Prospect Annika Plunkett '28 interview composer Marvel Jem Roth ’28.

Contributing writer for The Prospect Annika Plunkett '28 interview composer Marvel Jem Roth ’28.

Artist Q&A: Professional pianist Benjamin Grosvenor on finding colors in classical music

Staff writer for the Prospect Chloe Lau interviews Benjamin Grosvenor, a piano prodigy, on his career. 

Staff writer for the Prospect Chloe Lau interviews Benjamin Grosvenor, a piano prodigy, on his career.

New musical from Jeffery Chen ’25 welcomes you to the milieu in “A Life Worth Living”

Contributing writer for The Prospect Isabella Rivera reviews a new student musical, “A Life Worth Living.”

Contributing writer for The Prospect Isabella Rivera reviews a new student musical, “A Life Worth Living.”

Artist Q&A: DJ KJ and the power of Electronic Dance Music

Contributing writer for the Prospect Marley Hartnett-Cody talks with Kendall Jeong ’25, whose stage name is DJ KJ, about how a lifelong love of EDM jump-started her DJ career.

Contributing writer for the Prospect Marley Hartnett-Cody talks with Kendall Jeong ’25, whose stage name is DJ KJ, about how a lifelong love of EDM jump-started her DJ career.

Artist Q&A: Pulitzer Prize winner Paul Muldoon talks poetry, Paul McCartney, and spoken word music

Isabella Dail, head editor of The Prospect and staff writer for News, interviews Pulitzer Prize winner Paul Muldoon about his spoken word group, Rogue Oliphant.

Isabella Dail, head editor of The Prospect and staff writer for News, interviews Pulitzer Prize winner Paul Muldoon about his spoken word group, Rogue Oliphant.