In 1981, the all-female pop-punk band The Go-Go’s set a new precedent for girl power in rock music, belting out a chorus of “We Got the Beat” to drummer Gina Schock’s pounding rhythm. It’s an anthem ...

As students arrive for classes for what will be a most unusual fall semester, a sorely missed sound is returning to campus after a lengthy hiatus. The sound in question is the University of ...

Whether you’re a beginner drummer, a marching band student on a budget or a home studio owner, chances are you’ll want your drums to be durable and affordable but also sound great. The snare drum in ...

UI Marching Band practice in Champaign on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. Director Barry Houser surveys his participants during UI Marching Band practice in Champaign on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. Aidan ...