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Blue Hawk Records, the student-run record label at Monmouth University, will release “Runaway American Dream<\/a>” on Sept. 5, a reimagined EP honoring the 50th anniversary of Bruce Springsteen\u2019s landmark album “Born to Run.” The project coincides with a week of celebratory events on campus hosted by the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under the direction of Joe Rapolla, chair of the Department of Music and Theatre Arts, and founding advisor of Blue Hawk Records, students and alumni produced original interpretations of songs from Springsteen\u2019s 1975 album. The reinterpretations include new arrangements and modern influences drawn from hip-hop, indie rock, and electronic music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis project challenged our students to honor a rock-and-roll classic while exploring its relevance for a new generation,\u201d Rapolla said. \u201cThey\u2019ve created something that is both innovative and deeply respectful of Springsteen\u2019s legacy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Center, which houses Springsteen\u2019s personal artifacts, recordings, and manuscripts, invited the label to undertake the project as part of its mission to support student engagement with American music history and culture. The University broke ground on a new 30,000-square-foot facility on its campus as a new home for the Center in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis collaboration exemplifies the immersive, hands-on learning experiences that set Monmouth University apart,\u201d said Monmouth University President Patrick F. Leahy. \u201cThrough the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music, our students engage directly with the history and business of American music. It\u2019s one reason Billboard continues to rank Monmouth among the nation\u2019s top music business schools, citing our interdisciplinary model that bridges music, culture, and commerce.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The EP release culminates with a live performance by Blue Hawk Records artists on Sept. 7, concluding the University\u2019s “Born to Run” 50th anniversary celebration. Event details are available at springsteenarchives.org<\/a>. Learn more about Blue Hawk Records at bluehawkrecords.com<\/a>.

Watch the student-produced video<\/a> accompanying the release.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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