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Minus the Bear | Acoustics II | ‘A’

[title size=”1 to 6″ style=”options: default, sidebar”]’A'[/title] Minus the Bear’s newest addition to their discography, Acoustics II, consists of acoustic renditions of eight songs from previous albums and two completely new songs. The production quality, which luckily always remains near number one on Minus the Bear’s agenda, is absolutely top notch. Just as their previous […] Read more

Janelle Monae | The Electric Lady | ‘A-‘

[title size=”1 to 6″ style=”options: default, sidebar”]’A-‘[/title] Even in today’s society, a science-fiction concept album like The Electric Lady can be a tough sell. If there’s one “Electric Lady” that can do it, it’s “Electric Lady No.1,” Janelle Monae, and she succeeds at making the album a musically astounding piece of work that also tackles […] Read more

Franz Ferdinand | Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Actions | ‘B-‘

[title size=”1 to 6″ style=”options: default, sidebar”]’B-‘ [/title] Get ready, because everybody’s favorite band named after the assassinated Archduke of Austria is back. After a four year hiatus, Franz Ferdinand returns with a new album entitled Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Actions, and if you expect more of the same slicky alternative rock they have […] Read more

Blackfish | Flim Review | ‘B+’

[title size=”1 to 6″ style=”options: default, sidebar”]’B+'[/title] Blackfish, directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite, is a wrenching, heart pounding film. The documentary tells the story of Tilikum, Sea World’s notoriously dangerous, 12,000-pound orca whale. In 2010, Tilikum was involved in his third human death, killing expert whale trainer, Dawn Brancheau. Through the use of Tilikum’s story, the […] Read more

Smug Attitude Required in Railyard Dress Code

Since their inceptions, the recent additions to Lincoln’s Historic Haymarket district have bundled panties across the state. When the highly anticipated Railyard District announced it would be implementing a dress code, Lincoln residents took to the streets. Yesterday, in an attempt to quell criticisms, Railyard spokesperson, Herman Speer, held a press conference to highlight the […] Read more