Arts & Entertainment
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Student to perform at Carnegie Hall
When he was nine years old, Ismael Brandao received a trumpet from his mother as a birthday gift. Nineteen years later, he and his trumpet are traveling to Carnegie Hall in New York City to meet and learn from one of the finest orchestras in the world – the Berlin Philharmonic.
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Marsh Hall reopens after renovations
From the majestic ringing of a trumpet to the rich hum of a cello, all sounds can now echo throughout the newly renovated Marsh Hall.
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Going for gold: Oscar nominations announced
Nominees for the 84th annual Academy Awards were announced Tuesday morning, sending Tinseltown into a frenzy and launching eager speculation that will remain unresolved until the Feb. 26 ceremony.
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How do you listen?
No two students listen to music quite the same. Like a fingerprint or a snowflake, the way the listener connects with the music is completely original. In today's world of technology, the options are almost overwhelming.
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The New Folk
The folksy, singer/songwriter style is a growing trend in local music, which has come not only with a shift in popular music, but also with the increased popularity of the open mic nights.
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Letter from the editor
Thanks for reading Pulse Magazine! Pulse is a music magazine highlighting the great and different talent in the Southern Miss and Pine Belt community.
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Local band makes its way to the top
Saturday Jan. 7 The Mount Rushmores began filming their first music video.
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Television’s best-kept quirky secret
Saturday Night Live's Fred Armisen's and Sleater-Kinney's Carrie Brownstein's indie love-child sketch comedy Portlandia premiered its sophomore season on Jan. 6.
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2012 Grammy nominees announced
Official nominees for the 54th Annual Grammy Awards were announced on CBS Wednesday.
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Rihanna talks that talk
Rihanna successfully reinvented herself again through her techno-inspired album Talk That Talk, which was released this week.
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American Music Awards 2011 Winners
ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Taylor Swift POP ROCK BAND, DUO OR GROUP: Maroon 5 POP/ROCK MALE ARTIST: Bruno Mars POP/ROCK FEMALE ARTIST: Adele POP/ROCK ALBUM: Adele, 21 SPRINT NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Hot Chelle Rae SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT: Katy Perry, for
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She & Him brings indie whimsy to Christmas
It's officially the holiday season, and thus, the flooding of Christmas albums on the music market has begun.
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Drake’s effort Take Care doesn’t disappoint
Lil Wayne's protégé has returned to his unique style of lyrical delivery - clean versus punctuated with hit or miss vocals and, of course, a bevy of well-placed hooks.
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‘Spelling Bee’ set to open tonight
Charming and hilarious, Southern Miss's production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will hit the stage this Thursday and take its audiences on an unforgettable journey through the lives of six adolescents.
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Mount Rushmores host “Coming to Southern Miss” show
The Bottling Company in downtown Hattiesburg is expected to draw a crowd when The Mount Rushmores bring down the house with their album release show tonight.
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Roundhouse Groove brings funk to Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg is graced with very few successful musical venues. However, those it does have offer a vivacious nightlife that welcomes all. Benny's Boom Boom Room is a prime example of a locally owned and maintained establishment that supports local talents.
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Theatre Department to premiere “Fences” Friday
A powerful story sure to touch the hearts of all generations, August Wilson's timeless classic Fences is about to unfold on stage here at Southern Miss.
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USM a cappella groups showcase vocal talent
A particular art form has recently gained attention, specifically among the college students due to an increased popularity of shows such as Glee and The Sing-Off.







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