The Antlers first rose to prominence in 2009, when they received critical acclaim for their masterwork “Hospice”, an emotionally ragged and vulnerable concept album which told the heartbreaking story of a hospice worker falling in love with a terminal patient. Earlier this year, the band released their fifth studio album, “Familiars”. On “Familiars”, Silberman’s voice […] Read more
When Andrew Jackson Jihad (formed in 2004 by core members Sean Bonnette and Ben Gallaty) first rose to prominence, they did so on the strength of a very specific style: frenetic acoustic instruments, yelping vocals, and scathing and satirical lyrics. This style was often referred to as “folk-punk” by music critics. Earlier this year, Andrew […] Read more
“I spilled a Coke on myself once,” Dane Damon said as he sat back in his dorm room desk chair. A lamp illuminated his face from the right. “It was all over me. There was a hole in the cup.” For most people, spilling Coke on yourself at a wedding would seem like reason to […] Read more
Watch out, ladies and gentlemen. Manny Roberts, in his awkward glory, is throwing all his chips on the table tonight when it comes to chit-chatting up the shwanking party scene. “I need to get my head in the game,” said the English major hours before as he tousled his hair and sat on his chair, […] Read more
In 2013, the Copenhagen-based punk band Iceage released their breakthrough album “You’re Nothing,” a release that was critically acclaimed by music critics the world over. Last month, the Danish band surprised the same writers by releasing “The Lord’s Favorite,” the leading single from their new album “Plowing Into the Field of Love.” The band recorded […] Read more
All questions in the world can be answered at thedailyerunl@gmail.com or @thedailyer. Dear Freshman Who Just Learned About the Cook Pavilion, Before I came to UNL, my girlfriend and I decided that we would try a long-distance relationship. The first few weeks went well, but I’m starting to feel the strain. Do you have any advice that […] Read more
Perlman calls for ban on “mouth noises” in University of Nebraska-Lincoln bathrooms. In a bold display of executive power, UNL Chancellor Harvey Perlman delivered an emergency address Wednesday afternoon, demanding a university-wide ban of “mouth noises” in all campus restrooms. The call to inaction comes after what Perlman describes as an arduous morning that ended […] Read more
BY DANIEL LINDSAY | THE DAILYER Today, Apple rocked everyone’s world with the announcement of the iPhone 6: a new, slimmer device to spend precious moments of the one life you’ve been given on social media apps and bird-themed games. In anticipation of its release, the Dailyer has compiled a list of the essential hot […] Read more
Above: Students and otherwise turned out in groves for the first DNewsmakers event. In its inaugural event, DNewsmaker, sponsored by the Daily Nebraskan, became the third largest city in Nebraska. With an attendance of over 95,000, the event—featuring a Q&A with Nebraska Athletic Director Shawn Eichorst–surpassed the record previously set by Memorial Stadium. The […] Read more
School’s in session, marking the end of a great summer for music. While the temperatures might change, the spirit of vacation lives on through its anthems, and the Dailyer staff wanted to take the chance to look back before the school year weighs us all down. Favorite jam: “Fancy” by […] Read more
