Columbia's live music scene is back in session for the fall semester as students return to town to fill out venues. The arts team has compiled a list to help you navigate what's on the way for the coming months.
New Brookland Tavern, one of Columbia's longest running music venue faces an uncertain future as its building is now up for sale. Local and student musicians say the venue is important to the COlumbia music scene and is best staying where it is.
After a two year hiatus from recording, SC singer-songwriter Mackenzie Morrow found herself back in the studio to record what has now blossomed into "Black Butterfly", a project that spanned years of hard work, and carries the echoes of Morrow's highest highs and lowest lows.
Looking for an easy snack to make for your gameday watch party? Cowboy caviar is a quick and easy chip dip that will not disappoint.
The Koger Center, Gamecock Entertainment and Carolina Productions partnered together to present a free country concert on the Koger Plaza for Carolina Welcome. Though the event was pushed inside due to severe weather, students were able to dance and sing along to three up-and-coming country artists and enjoy giveaways.
Across from USC's law school, coffee shop Knowledge Perk has opened a location in Columbia's historic Whaley House. Preserving the history of the home and keeping it welcoming students has been one of its main main goals since opening.
Welcome to campus, Gamecocks. Celebrate the start of a new semester with a playlist that will make you feel good while walking across campus.
The South Carolina Cornbread Festival will return to Main Street on April 30 to feed and entertain attendees. After three years away, festival organizers are looking to reinvigorate the North Main Street business community.
MUSC 113 - Introduction to Video Game Music was a new class that debuted this year, which is dedicated to teaching students about the different ways music is used in video games. This semester, the class has created a mock playlist for NBA 2k24.
In celebration of Play It Back — The Daily Gamecock's newest print edition on stands now — the arts team has created a compilation of songs that have made an impact on campus this school year, featuring musicians covered by our writers and some of the year’s biggest hits.
Trends fluctuate, so keeping up with them without overpacking and being uncomfortable on campus can be difficult. Here is how some of USC's fashion enthusiasts keep up.
A new Starbucks on Lincoln Street has been dedicated to Henrie Monteith Treadwell, the first Black woman who attended USC. The shop is decorated with murals of Monteith Treadwell and a plaque describing her impact.
The Daily Gamecock spoke to 40 students about how the full effects of TikTok and other pop culture phenomena will impact future trends. From music to TV series, students predicted a wave of classics returning to the spotlight in the next few years.
The USC Department of Theatre and Dance produced five shows during the 2022-2023 season. These shows covered a range of genres, styles and themes that highlighted the versatility of the department and its students.
The Congaree Vista district will be hosting its 31st annual Artista Vista to spread the work of local artists and expand the local community's knowledge of the arts.
Cotton Branch Farm Sanctuary has been working to create a space for pigs with various types of trauma to thrive and become healthy. Through the volunteer program, pig cuddling helps to socialize shy pigs and allow them to live a happier life at the sanctuary.
With a range of different singers, including Lana Del Rey and Jack Johnson, this upbeat, indie and pop rock playlist might make your packing process a little bit less miserable.
