Tag: Review
05.09.2008by Evan McNamara
Russian Circles
Station
With the release of their previous EP, Enter, Russian
Circles generated about a metric ton of
buzz. The short offering showcased their... by Susan Cook
Would you get sprayed in the face by pepper
spray? Doesn’t sound too appealing, right?
Wayne Perry apparently begs to differ. As a
self-defense instructor who travels... Me Issueby John Howard
Tina Fey must be one of the busiest people in
the world. From producing, writing and starring
in her new hit television show, 30 Rock, to making
an appearance in an... by Evan McNamara
The Ghost you Left Behind
When people think about the musical output of
Sweden, two things usually come to mind: death
metal, and ABBA. You can clearly imagine... by Susan Cook
What do you do if you love both apples and
grapes? You could always try Grāpples. They’re
Washington Extra Fancy or Fuji apples, depending
on which apples are... by Madeleine Villavicencio
My journey towards a refreshing and rewarding
concert experience after a very long, stressful
week started at approximately 2:57 p.m.
in the afternoon when I sat down... by Evan McNamara
Noyes
Noyes is the brainchild of guitarist Victor Villarreal,
former axe-man of a number of legendary
Chicago indie bands like Cap’n Jazz, Ghosts and
Vodka, and... 04.25.2008by Evan McNamara
Mysterious Mysteries’ self-titled EP is perhaps
one of the most cohesively written pieces of music
I have ever had the pleasure of hearing. Even
though lyrics are... by Susan Cook
Why Bother Working for a
Living?
Have you finally unlocked all the new characters
in Smash Bros. Brawl? Then maybe it’s time to take
a step away from your... 04.18.2008by John Howard
What do proms and psycho killers have in common?
Nothing, but they’re both in this movie.
Prom Night is a remake of the 1980 film titled (surprisingly
enough) Prom... by Evan McNamara
Hulk Rules
I have a unique fascination. I find it absurdly
entertaining when things are done horribly.
Whether it's zombie movies, crazy
commercials, or oddities... 04.11.2008by Susan Cook
“¿Dónde quedan los servicios?” That’s a pretty important
thing to know how to say while traveling
in Spain. Thankfully, Bottles In Translation has
come to your... by Evan McNamara
Red of Tooth and Claw
I hate country music. That having been said, I
was not very excited to review the latest album
from Murder by Death, a group with a... by Evan McNamara
The Redder the Better
There is no substitute for heart. This is true in
most things, and especially in music. The most
technically astounding composition is... 04.04.2008by Alecia Crawford
Who is ZOX? I was wondering the same
thing until they came to perform at RIT.
An indie band that is signed on to Side One
Dummy Records, ZOX has traveled all over... by Susan Cook
Can’t find your light switch in darkness? Fumbling
around more often than you like? Say hello
to Lite-A-Switch, an LED faceplate with three
lights on each side of the... by Evan McNamara
Porcelain
Sparta was spawned after the demise of now legendary
rock outfit, ‘At The Drive In.’ It’s that other
spin-off band that’s not The Mars Volta. There’s... 03.21.2008by Chester Kwan
For many, the release of Nintendo’s latest blockbuster game Super Smash Bros.
Brawl on March 9 was the perfect end to Spring Break. Chester Kwan looks
back at the... by Ilsa Shaw
Long gone is the era of gumball machine pedestals.
You can now mount one on your wall.
It certainly makes for an interesting conversation
piece and, yes, it really... by Evan McNamara
Bob Mould
District Line
The latest solo album from Bob Mould, formerly
of ‘70s punk stalwarts Husker Du, is possibly
his best yet. Bob Mould’s solo work could... |
