The audience looked upwards with wide eyes and open mouths. Bright lights shone down, filtered only by the smoke floating overhead, which framed the band within the setting of the bar. Tomorrow’s News performed on Jan. 26 at the Brass Mug.

“It was really exciting to play at an actual venue, on an actual stage and in front of people who have never heard us before,” junior and lead singer Alina Dimaio said.

The band, composed of five members, took to the stage and performed for a full house. Throughout the night, the band played 12 songs, each having a musical style that was a mix between pop and rock.

“Their energy really came through in their songs,” senior Previn Martin said. “I loved the vibes I was getting from the people in the crowd dancing.”

The audience applauded every song performed which included such hits as “Seven Nation Army” and “Feel It Still.” While the group is currently covering the songs of other artists, they said they hope to perform their own music in the future.

“We do covers for now, but we’ll eventually move towards writing our own music,” junior and bass guitarist Abby Hoyt said.

The band received its name purely by chance while passing a truck that had a similar name. Yesterday’s News was the first mock up, however, after much deliberation the name Tomorrow’s News came forth.

“We hope to play more gigs and get our name out there a little more,” sophomore and guitarist J.D. Dibbs said.

The band formed while taking lessons at Chop’s music studio, with Alina, the lead singer joining a few months after they were already established.

“We all clicked and play well together; it’s a lot of work, but it’s rewarding,” junior and drummer Nate Ripkey said.