Story by James Crowl | Cover photo by Molly Chapple | Seeds Entertainment Who said you need lyrics to make good music? Probably a degenerate. Either that, or someone who clearly has never listened to the enthralling and climactic musical stylings of Explosions in the Sky. Completely forgoing the use of vocals in all their […] Read more
[title size=”1 to 6″ style=”options: default, sidebar”]Grade: B [/title] From the largest city in Scotland, Glasgow, Chvrches has emerged as a new power hitter in the synthpop world. After releasing their EP, Recover, the critical acclaim soon turned to anticipation for a full fledged album. There was an expectation built up and many had hopes […] Read more
[title size=”1 to 6″ style=”options: default, sidebar”]Grade: B+[/title] Mazzy Star did it: They managed keep their style, sound and ‘cool’ status after 17 years since their last album release. Seasons of Your Day released on September 24 after the 90’s ‘dream pop’ band teased their audience with the single “California” nearly all summer long. Mazzy […] Read more
I don’t believe fresh equals good. Just because something is different, doesn’t mean it’s good. That was my opinion until I heard Drake’s Nothing Was the Same, released September 24. Let’s back away from September 24 and rewind to October 22 of last year. Kendrick Lamar released his critically acclaimed Good Kid, M.A.A.D City album […] Read more
[title size=”1 to 6″ style=”options: default, sidebar”]Grade: D[/title] Cold War Kids’ new EP, Tuxedos starts with the strongest of the six songs which is, of course, “Tuxedos.” The track is similar to their previous work (Cold War Kids’ previous album was released just six months ago.): Nathan Willett’s wailing voice helps construct the sort of […] Read more
[title size=”1 to 6″ style=”options: default, sidebar”]Grade: A[/title] By Taylor Skudlarek Amidst the drama of a cancelled tour, and rumors of a potential band split, the members of Kings of Leon seemingly disappeared and let the public’s imagination run rampant. While fans wondered if their beloved family of rockers would return to the music […] Read more
[title size=”1 to 6″ style=”options: default, sidebar”]Grade: A[/title] Can Joseph Gordon-Levitt do anything wrong? Who would have thought that the little kid from 3rd Rock from the Sun would become one of the most interesting artists of his generation? Ever since his re-breakthrough into our cinema culture with the romantic comedy (500) Days of […] Read more
By Amanda Stoffel The season six premiere of Parks and Rec picked up where season five left off. The hour long episode answered some very important questions while also creating some new ones. The question of Ron’s fatherhood is answered. Yay! Audiences are also introduced to Tom’s “Rent A Swag” competition, conveniently named “Tommy’s Closet”–they […] Read more
The number of chemistry majors in universities nationwide have abruptly and dramatically declined this week. Sources point to the ending of the hit AMC show “Breaking Bad” as the cause for the rapid decrease in chemistry students. Students rushed their advisors’ offices on Monday morning to make the appropriate changes. Lines reportedly stretched out the […] Read more
As news of a terrorist attack at a Kenyan shopping mall began to reach the international community on Monday, many citizens were left horrified by the brutal siege. The images and stories of wealthy shoppers looking for their families among the carnage resonated across the globe, striking a nerve among horrified Americans. One local man, […] Read more
