Nicholas Kobe

B.S. Journalism ('26)
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Off the Deep End: Modern pop stars prove persistence is key

There seems to be a lot of fantasy in the world of pop music. Stars can be made overnight and can blow up for the smallest and most random things. When analyzing the careers of some of pop’s major stars, there are actually quite a few pop stars who have made careers out of long-term consistency rather than just popping up out of nowhere. 
Instant success has been achieved by artists such as Olivia Rodrigo and Lady Gaga, who both debuted at the top of the charts. However, it’s very difficult to a...

Ghost’s 'Skeletour' showcases a band at the height of its powers - WOUB Public Media

Ghost’s Skeletour show at Nationwide Arena (200 West Nationwide Blvd.) on Monday showcased the Swedish hard rock band continuing the upward trajectory they’ve been on for the last half-decade. Now fully realized arena rock gods, the band fills those massive shoes with ease, as the dramatic, bombastic, and electrifying qualities embedded in Ghost’s DNA shine brighter than ever.

Louder Than Life 2025 shows there’s still life in rock music - WOUB Public Media

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Wednesday, September 24, 2025LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (WOUB) – Danny Wimmer Productions’ Louder Than Life has long been a stalwart of modern rock festivals.
Yet even after 11 years, the 2025 festival still felt hungry.
From the bands to Wimmer’s on-site adjustments and responses to last year’s feedback, to the way artists and fans alike showcased metal’s new era, Louder Than Life 2025 roared bigger and bolder than ever.
First off, Louder Than Life featured a s...

Meet The Warning: Three Sisters From Mexico Who Have Been Rocking The World (Exclusive)

Hailing from Monterrey, Mexico, The Warning was founded by and remains as a trio of sisters; Dany (guitar and lead singer), Paulina (drummer) and Alejandra (bass) Villarreal. Founded in 2013, the band has exploded in recent years, with singles such as "MORE" and "Six Feet Deep."

For The Warning, there has never been a life without music, starting off with classical piano, before jumping ship to headbanging after being inspired by Rock Band. 

The sisters began posting covers on YouTube around...

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