Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Music, Top StoriesHoodie Allen to headline SpringfestCourtesy Tiffany Ronqulllo (Flickr)Hip hop artist Hoodie Allen will be performing at CWRU in April. Hang on for a minute...we're trying to find some more stories you might like. On Feb. 2, Springfest announced that hip-hop artist Hoodie Allen will be headlining this year’s events. The much-anticipated headliner decision breaks away from previous genres in Case Western Reserve University’s concert lineup. For instance, last year, University Program Board’s (UPB) fall concert headliner, Passion Pit, lined up neatly in the alt genre with Springfest’s headliner Matt & Kim. The 2014 Welcome Back show featured alt-indie OK Go, and UPB’s 2014 Fall Concert brought in alt-pop Echosmith and rapper Juicy J. Now, hip hop’s coming to the stage. Katie Broderick, co-chair of the Springfest committee, thinks Hoodie Allen, aka Steven Markowitz, will be an energetic performer. “Hoodie is exciting, he’s fun,” said Broderick.

“He’ll fit with the atmosphere of Springfest.” In addition to Hoodie Allen, three opening bands will be chosen through UPB’s Battle of the Bands Spot Night. Unlike last year, Springfest did not send out a survey to CWRU students to decide on the artist. According to Broderick, this may have been because there were fewer choices overall this year, and the committee was able to make the decision on its own. Though this was a slightly risky decision, Hoodie Allen is not the most shocking pick, since his name has appeared on not only Springfest’s survey last year, but also on UPB’s Fall Concert survey for 2013. “The reason he’s always on the list is because he fits the budget and because he’s a college“He puts on a good live show.” Markowitz is known for his energetic stage performances. Running off the success of his latest album, “People Keep Talking,” released on Oct. 14, 2014, Hoodie Allen has creeped into popular radio play, especially with single “All About It,” which features Ed Sheeran.

He’ll have a little more room to move around this year, since Springfest is going to be held at Freiberger Field after being shuffled for two years due to the construction work on the Tinkham Veale University Center and Wyant Athletic and Wellness Center. Now, Springfest is back where it always used to be, even though the last performance in 2012 involved a downpour of rain.it’ll be warm,” said Broderick. rico abreu hoodie“I’m calling it now.”lululemon scuba hoodie ii fit reviewFiled under Arts & Entertainment, MusicSpringfest Battle of the Bands to take place Thursdayskyline r34 hoodies Springfest will host its annual Battle of the Bands this Thursday, Feb. 26, where Case Western Reserve University musicians will compete for a chance to open for the headliner at Springfest 2015.

The top three bands from the battle will play earlier in the day, with the first place winner directly opening for Hoodie Allen. The best part about Battle of the Bands is that it is completely decided by the students. Upon entering the venue, each student gets a ticket to use for voting. Here is a look at the bands performing at The Spot this Thursday, at 9 p.m. Member: First-year student Wade Hopper Influences: Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar Why he’s fighting in the battle of the bands: “When I found out that there was a rap act performing, I knew I had to get up here and try my best. I’m trying to do two things: I’m trying to increase rap awareness and I’m trying to light a fire on these guy’s ass so we can get more rap in the future at Case.” What we can expect: “If I do get this show, I would want to put together a good two and a half hour rap show.” Random Fact: Wade is a member of Sigma Chi and CWRU’s baseball team. Members: Graduates Alex Zinni and Matt Miller

Type of Music: Rock & Roll Influences: Mississippi John, The Decemberists Why they’re fighting in the battle of the bands: “We really love performing and think it’d be an honor to open up for Hoodie Allen.” What we can expect: “Probably some original songs” Random Fact: Thread and Needle performed at The Battle of The Bands last year Members: Third-year student Edward Peng, third-year student Mario Slagle, Third-year student Leina Lunasco, second-year student Max Ventura, second-year student Jack Boatman, second-year student Ted Rogozinski Type of Music: Funk & Rock Influences: Earth, Wind & Fire; “Anything we can incorporate” Why they’re fighting in the battle of the bands: “We just love to perform.” What we can expect: “We’re doing covers. They’ll be some hits and throwbacks. Random Fact: Their name is ‘alright.’ because they’re not bad. Members: Fourth-year student Kyle Gramling, second-year student Steven Reynolds, third-year student Erina Quinn, first-year student Maggie McClarren

Type of Music: Indie Rock/Blues/Alternative Influences: Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Radiohead, “Doing our own thing” Why they’re fighting in the battle of the bands: “We like playing music and have been playing for years so why not. It’s my [Kyle’s] last year so why not give it a shot?” What we can expect: “One’s probably going to be a cover, and one an original just so the audience kinda knows one of the songs and get eased into something they don’t know.” Random Fact: Pyramid’s name comes from the fact that each member of the band is a different class at CWRU. Members: Third-year student Hyun Lee, fourth-year student Eric Su, third-year student Alex Deutch, third-year student Nikhil Krishnan Type of Music: Covers, “We cover whatever we feel like, mostly pop. We don’t really have a definite vision of music.” Why they’re fighting in the battle of the bands: “We just like performing. Our goal isn’t to make it big, we’re just a bunch of guys who like making music.

We like the thrill of performing. It’s also the last year for PaperOnly because Eric and I [Alex] are leaving.” What we can expect: “All three songs are from different parts of pop. One is more of a Pop/Punk type of thing, another is a fast paced type and one is the definition of pure pop. You can expect a good time. You’re not going to get a musical masterpiece but you’ll get a group of friends having fun and enjoying music.” Random Fact: Their name PaperOnly came from a recycling bin. Member: Isaiah Ahn (Singer & Guitarist/18/Freshman) Type of Music: Indie Singer-Songwriter Influences: Jon Foreman, Penny and Sparrow, Andrew Belle, Sufjan Stevens, City and Color Why they’re fighting in the battle of the bands: “I really do like music, I really do enjoy it. The most important thing for me is to connect my listeners to the things I feel.” What we can expect: “Lots of fun. It’ll be more of a crowd interaction; I’ll be more open. I’ll probably play about three originals, possibly one cover.”