Hope College Concert Series

11/13/2020

Musical Memory Lane - Hope College Concert Series

And just like that...we wrap up our Fall Semester! With so many trials and tribulations that we have all faced this year, HCCS has tried to share some music with you guys every step of the way to make you dance, smile, relax, and live your best life!

With the end in sight, we have compiled a blog post with every single one of our playlists this semester for your enjoyment. There are a lot of different moods and sounds, so explore! Let us know which one is your favorite :)

Best of luck to everyone!

https://blogs.hope.edu/concerts/music-suggestions/musical-memory-lane/

We are nearing the end of the semester, people. Final papers, projects, and presentations are waiting just around the corner and the time of cramming for exams is here. To help us all during this time, Hope College Concert Series has compiled all of our playlists for you in one space! We have it all...

10/23/2020

Fighting Injustice with Song: A Brief History of Protest Music in America - Hope College Concert Series

Happy Friday from the HCCS team!
We are still pumping out content with our blog, and we would like to share one of our past posts about the history of protest music in America and how music can truly serve as a strong voice!! What else do you want us to write about?

https://blogs.hope.edu/concerts/music-history/fighting-injustice-with-song-a-brief-history-protest-music-in-america/

Music has always been a representation of what is inside of us. We are complex beings that hold strong opinions, a wide range of emotions, and a very, very loud voice. Throughout history, music has served as a voice for the people in times of need, discomfort, and revolution. As Hope College Concert...

10/18/2020

Norah Jones: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

Happy Saturday HCCS Community!

We figured it would be just right to share this wonderful Tiny Desk concert by Norah Jones. A powerful performance right at home - just a little reminder of the beauty in music that can bring us all together in distant times. Enjoy! What are some of YOUR favorite tiny desk concerts? Leave us a comment below!

https://www.npr.org/2020/08/17/902352710/norah-jones-tiny-desk-home-concert

The platinum-selling, low-key superstar performs a solo set at her piano for Tiny Desk's quarantine series.

10/08/2020

hopeconcerts

A beautiful fall day...
We miss hosting shows this semester, but we are not letting distance stop the music!

Make sure to go follow us on Spotify to stay up to date with our playlists. We put out all types including student suggestion playlists that anyone can interact with! We put out 2 every single week that represent a wide variety of music - enjoy, and let us know what you think!

https://open.spotify.com/user/hopeconcerts?si=k5xLNmukSKuBE0S8eeO3eA

hopeconcerts, a user on Spotify

09/30/2020

Hope College Concert Series -

Hey Hope (& Holland)! We hope that all of you are SAFE during this time. As you can imagine, things are slow in terms of booking shows and hosting concerts - we are looking forward to the Spring semester for any type of potential shows. However, our team this year is putting together some amazing projects...

One of them is our new HCCS Blog, so go give it a read! Our first post covers some of the team favorites (songs and albums) from last semester. Let us know what kind of content you would like to see and go give us a follow on Instagram and Spotify @hopeconcerts!
https://blogs.hope.edu/concerts/

What have the HCCS members been listening to? Check out some album and song suggestions from 4 members of our team! And, don’t forget to follow us on Spotify @hopeconcerts! Gina Hi everyone! My name is Gina and I’m one of the Co-Directors for Hope College Concert Series! As someone in love with ...

09/23/2020

Hey HCCS fans! We wanted to utilize our platform and urge our Hope Student Community to get out there and register to vote. This week Vox Populi is hosting Hope Votes, a week of voter registration and education to help Hope students be prepared for the 2020 election. You can get involved and/or vote from 11 am-3 pm in the Pine Grove to register, ask questions, and get free stickers! See you there...

03/23/2020

We’re looking to add to our team for the 20-21 academic school year! You can find the application here: https://forms.gle/Rh8WFXmLkDtrPVve9

03/20/2020

UPDATE: Due to safety concerns and to align with Hope College’s response time the Covid-19 pandemic, we have decided to postpone both the SALES and Kishi Bashi concerts to a later date. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes, but we believe this is in the best interest of the artists and concertgoers. Stay tuned for updates regarding new dates and refunds for tickets!

04/03/2019

Novo Amor was such a success! Thanks Ben Douma Film & Photography for the amazing soundcheck photos.

03/27/2019

Sky Ferreira Releases New Song “Downhill Lullaby”: Listen

New Music Alert!
https://pitchfork.com/news/sky-ferreira-releases-new-song-downhill-lullaby-listen/

Her first solo music since 2013’s Night Time, My Time

03/13/2019

SXSW 2019: The fun, the frenzy, the fiery Michigan music - Local Spins

Our very own Michaela Stock, of Canceled Plans, just performed at SXSW and was featured in this article. We're proud to know you! Now...go listen to her single on Spotify!

https://localspins.com/sxsw-2019-the-fun-the-frenzy-the-fiery-michigan-music-local-spins/?fbclid=IwAR1l7hvPjyj1_4bMjKO7DUimDJGAmkPowhUQXPqJKAe70GL-8a7Ic_TTrEM

Local Spins' intrepid SXSW correspondent Ricky Olmos recaps the opening salvo of Michigan bands at South by Southwest as 10 acts prepare for a big Michigan House showcase.

03/12/2019

A Song So Delicate And Lovely, It Might Just Blow Away

Check out this cool article about Novo Amor!!

https://www.npr.org/2017/04/25/525580650/a-song-so-delicate-and-lovely-it-might-just-blow-away

Novo Amor's "Carry You" highlights the soft, airy, fragile falsetto of singer Ali Lacey.

03/11/2019

Snail Mail on April 6. Let’s go!!

www.hope.edu/concerts for tickets.

03/08/2019

HCCS Discover Weekly, a playlist by hopeconcerts on Spotify

Check out this weeks playlist created by our concert series core member Halla!!

https://open.spotify.com/user/hopeconcerts/playlist/3moEbfDYlT34HGJLub9MHK?si=BX46FgPbQqi9sC4aAODuXQ

Curated by your current members of Hope College Concert Series and refreshed each week for you to figure out what we are listening to as a series. This week's playlist by concert series core member Halla Maas.

03/06/2019

Snail Mail - "Heat Wave" (Official Video)

Have you seen the music video to Snail Mail's "Heat Wave" ??? Take a minute to watch it, and then, while you're at it, get your tickets to her show on April 6!
https://youtu.be/-d91Qn8QUks

From Snail Mail's debut album 'Lush' out now on Matador Records. Available for purchase: http://smarturl.it/SnailMail_Lush https://www.facebook.com/snailmail...

03/05/2019

Novo Amor On Saving The Environment, and His ‘First Year’ As An Artist

Check out this interview with Novo Amor brains, Ali Lacey, about saving the environment and his "first year" as an artist. While you're at it, get your tickets to the show on March 29!
https://www.popdust.com/novo-amor-2626892486.html

With his sprightly choruses and soothing falsetto, Ali Lacey, otherwise known as folk balladeer Novo Amor, presents a rare authenticity in a genre plagued by tacky musical tropes.

03/01/2019

HCCS Discover Weekly, a playlist by hopeconcerts on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/user/hopeconcerts/playlist/3moEbfDYlT34HGJLub9MHK?si=-C7vlGYoSdSIXJljoN22-Q

Check out our new discover weekly playlist curated for your ear enjoyment by core member John Larson!

Curated by your current members of Hope College Concert Series and refreshed each week for you to figure out what we are listening to as a series. This week's playlist by concert series core member Jessica Korte.

02/26/2019

Hey! Are you coming out for this?

Look what the people at Hope College made for me!! I can’t wait to be with you all tomorrow 💜 Who’s coming?

02/26/2019

Listen to “UFOF” by Big Thief

Remember when we had Big Thief at Hope College?! Yeah. Us too.
Listen to this sweet new song!

The sky-gazing song is the title track of their third record, out in May.

02/26/2019

Novo Amor 2019 Tour Video

Stoked for Novo Amor?! Check out this awesome tour video. Make sure you get your tickets soon! March 29 is sooner than you think!

02/21/2019

Novo Amor’s new video highlights the imminent danger of air pollution and climate change

Check out this sweet video highlighting the problems of pollution and climate change done by two of the members of Novo Amor.

They're coming to Hope College on March 29, so get your tickets!
https://www.thefader.com/2019/02/20/novo-amor-sleepless-repeat-video

Watch Novo Amor's double video for “Sleepless” and “Repeat Until Death.”

02/11/2019

Pitchfork

Are you watching the Grammys?!?! Go St. Vincent!

St. Vincent wins Best Rock Song

02/09/2019

The War & Treaty, Michigander rack up big Jammie Awards - Local Spins

We’re so excited for all that Michigander is accomplishing! Have you gotten your tickets to his February 22 show with Hope College Concert Series yet? Don’t wait! You can get them now at hope.edu/concerts.

The 20th Jammie Awards show on Friday at The Intersection drew lively crowds for award presentations and 30-plus performances. See the full winners’ list.

02/08/2019

HCCS Discover Weekly, a playlist by hopeconcerts on Spotify

Happy Friday/pre-winter break everyone! Enjoy the last day of classes with our HCCS playlist of the week:
https://open.spotify.com/user/hopeconcerts/playlist/3moEbfDYlT34HGJLub9MHK?si=pt9Ku3R1RkW7MjMH15nJFg

Curated by your current members of Hope College Concert Series and refreshed each week for you to figure out what we are listening to as a series. This week's playlist by concert series core member Jessica Korte.

02/04/2019

HCCS Discover Weekly, a playlist by hopeconcerts on Spotify

Take a listen to our member-curated playlist, refreshed weekly! Discover new bands, listen to those coming to Hope College, and listen to who we're thinking about bringing...
This week's playlist by Micah Stilwell !
https://open.spotify.com/user/hopeconcerts/playlist/3moEbfDYlT34HGJLub9MHK?si=xy3LNliLSbWDfnLzGSXuhA

Curated by your current members of Hope College Concert Series and refreshed each week for you to figure out what we are listening to as a series. This week's playlist by concert series core member Micah Stilwell.

01/30/2019

Nardwuar vs. Snail Mail

Have you seen the latest Nardwuar interview? It's with Snail Mail, who's coming to Hope April 6! Check out the interview here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaxZVgGV0zA&feature=youtu.be

Nardwuar interviews Snail Mail at Neptoon Records in Vancouver, BC Canada ! Doot doo ! http://www.twitter.com/nardwuar Nardwuar Facebook: https://www.faceboo...

01/30/2019

Pitchfork

OMG

Catch Bon Iver back on the road later this year

01/29/2019

WTHS 89.9

WTHS 89.9

Due to school closings, our feature with Michigander will be rescheduled to a later date! Thanks for listening!

01/29/2019

We will be partnering with WTHS 89.9 to bring you a LIVE performance and DJ set with Michigander tonight!
Tune into 89.9 FM or stream online at wths.hope.edu tonight at 8PM to hear some pretty cool stuff.

01/28/2019

Pitchfork

We LOVE hearing this!!! Who else loves LIZZO?

Lizzo’s new album is on the way

01/23/2019

Everyone Is Wildly Guessing What Vampire Weekend's New Album Is Called

Figuring Out The Beat? Flight Of The Bumblebee? Something more explicit?

https://junkee.com/vampire-weekend-fotb/190358

Friends Of The Beach? Full On Tuberculosis? Father Of The Bride?

01/21/2019

The Lyrics That Defined 2018

A year in lyrics, as told by Pitchfork.

A snapshot of the year through the lens of artists’ pens

01/18/2019

HCCS Discover Weekly, a playlist by hopeconcerts on Spotify

This week's Discover Weekly curated by Concert Series core member Sophie Awad. Check it out! https://open.spotify.com/user/hopeconcerts/playlist/3moEbfDYlT34HGJLub9MHK?si=c36Q2JcfTcKQO_uAgkGKtg

Curated by your current members of Hope College Concert Series and refreshed each week for you to figure out what we are listening to as a series. This week's playlist by concert series core member Sophie Awad.

01/16/2019

How Do We Live With Music Made by Problematic Artists?

"We can choose to not play their music anymore, we can decry their actions for our friends and family to see. But the music itself will not stop whispering to us."

What do we do when songs from society's biggest artists become a product of criminality?

Though it’s easy to deem a musician “canceled,” the reality of dealing with their work is often much murkier.

01/14/2019

HCCS Discover Weekly, a playlist by hopeconcerts on Spotify

This week's Discover Weekly Playlist curated by Core Member Max Alford! Check it out...
https://open.spotify.com/user/hopeconcerts/playlist/3moEbfDYlT34HGJLub9MHK?si=1CrUU4DvSZWrwdVghfLTfQ

Curated by your current members of Hope College Concert Series and refreshed each week for you to figure out what we are listening to as a series. This week's playlist by concert series co-director Gabby Barber.