Review by Brenna Dittmer [title size=”1 to 6″ style=”options: default, sidebar”] Letter Grade: A[/title] My initial feelings toward Reflektor were that of complete skepticism. Arcade Fire has previously released three albums of sheer brilliance, (Funeral, 2004; Neon Biblel 2007; Grammy award winning The Suburbs, 2011) and I was sure their fourth would be a heartbreaking bust. […] Read more
[title size=”1 to 6″ style=”options: default, sidebar”]Letter Grade: B-[/title] In high school, I was a huge Lady Gaga fan. As a self-proclaimed “drama nerd” (I was one of those kids), I loved how crazy and theatrical she was. She encouraged me to be weird (honestly, I already was) and to be proud of it. And […] Read more
Comedy has always been about pushing boundaries. In a lot of ways, it’s necessary to do so. What would be the point of comedy if it doesn’t seek to question our own moral boundaries? As a natural part of this process, a certain level of vulgarity is required, not only for pure shock value, but […] Read more
Badang is a brand new food cart in Lincoln. It popped up downtown in September and has had a growing fan base ever since. They describe themselves as a blend of “traditional American BBQ with modern Asian flavors.” Their menu is more BBQ than Asian, though their house BBQ sauce definitely has Asian influences. It’s […] Read more
Matt Whipkey is a singer-songwriter and rock musician based out of Omaha who is nominated for the Omaha Entertainment and Arts Artist of the Year Award and whose latest album, Penny Park: Omaha, NE: Summer 1989, is up for Album of the Year. Penny Park was appropriately released in the summer. The 21-song, double album […] Read more
All Photos by Hayley Heesacker Story by Annie Bohling When it comes to masters of art forms, the best kinds are the humble ones. Jake Shimabukuro is one of the most talented ukulele players worldwide. He is also blessed with a personality that is as charming and down to earth as he is talented. Shimabukuro […] Read more
Vega doesn’t need to be a place just to go for music. They’re open regularly for a reason–eight especially good reasons: gourmet hot dogs featured on their menu that are notable enough to help define Vega and set it apart from not only other venues looking for similar crowds but also restaurants in the area […] Read more
EP| Peace Sword | The Flaming Lips By Annie Bohling The Flaming Lips’ previous two releases seemed to have been produced during a trip to space. The music was mostly strange and almost annoying sounds and noises and was too obscure and distant for listeners–at least sober listeners–to grasp and enjoy. Peace Sword, however, is […] Read more
[title size=”1 to 6″ style=”options: default, sidebar”]Letter Grade: C+[/title] The first time I listened to M.I.A’s new album, Matangi, I hated it. I thought it was boring and it gave me a headache. I was going to write a really negative review. But after I listened to it a second time, I liked it a […] Read more
Letter Grade: B+ It’s been 13 years since Marshall Mathers, a.k.a. Eminem, released The Marshall Mathers LP, and in that time “Slim Shady” hasn’t lost his touch. The Marshall Mathers LP 2 is insane and psychotic, yet as well-produced as past Eminem albums, and is a welcome return for the rapper. The Marshall Mathers LP […] Read more
