![Joshua DeNoncour combines his expertise in electronics with his background in musical talent](https://www.thenewshouse.com/wp-content/uploads/rc_guitarmaker-e1611029063894-768x512.jpg)
Joshua DeNoncour combines his expertise in electronics with his music background.
![Jess Novak](https://www.thenewshouse.com/wp-content/uploads/thumbnail_ROAR-768x523.jpg)
Newhouse alum Jess Novak makes the most of the local music scene despite COVID-19 restrictions.
![Chloe X Halle on virtual concert for SU students on Nov. 13, 2020](https://www.thenewshouse.com/wp-content/uploads/Entertainment/2020/Concerts-Music/Chloe-x-Halle/chloe-x-halle1-1280x670-768x512.jpg)
R&B duo Chloe x Halle who also star in the “Grown-ish” TV series performed a virtual concert for Syracuse University students sponsored by University Union.
![The Westcott Theater marquee on Sept. 23, 2020 during the coronavirus pandemic.](https://www.thenewshouse.com/wp-content/uploads/Entertainment/2020/Concerts-Music/Covid-Music-Scene/20200923_092636-e1600979831839-768x513.jpg)
At a time when most acts can’t perform in-person shows, life for local musical artists is unpredictable.
![Beach Bunny performs at Juice Jam 2020, a free virtual concert for Syracuse fans.](https://www.thenewshouse.com/wp-content/uploads/bb3-e1600091582373-768x513.jpg)
Despite holding the annual SU fall concert virtually, students still attended the stream to see A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Ari Lennox and Beach Bunny.
![Juice Jam 2020 Poster](https://www.thenewshouse.com/wp-content/uploads/Entertainment/2020/Concerts-Music/JJ2020_POSTER_IGPOST-1280x1280-e1599771328861-768x512.jpg)
Online concerts are simply not the same as in-person shows, but there are a few reasons that JJ 2020 will still slap.
![Smino](https://www.thenewshouse.com/wp-content/uploads/Entertainment/2020/Concerts-Music/Smino/smino_headshot_3000-768x512.jpg)
Rapper Smino performed a virtual concert for SU students via YouTube that left much to be desired.
![King Princess virtual concert May 2, 2020](https://www.thenewshouse.com/wp-content/uploads/kingprincess_uu_may2-768x512.png)
The genderqueer pop icon shares her optimism during a six-song Zoom concert from Hawaii.
![A pair of headphones hangs over a laptop behind a keyboard.](https://www.thenewshouse.com/wp-content/uploads/james-house-music-lead-figure-768x512.jpg)
How Troyce Pitones, Anthony Obas and Squilly are using extra time at home to hone their crafts
![Fans cheered as Wallows took the stage Thursday at the Westcott Theater.](https://www.thenewshouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Wallows_bk-3-768x512.jpg)
The hot Los Angeles trio delivers an invigorating set during their sold-out Syracuse show.