I should’ve known that seeing a movie called ‘Labor Day’ at the end of January was asking for trouble; and yet I still subjected myself to the film’s utter nonsense.
Listening to indie-folk band The Hundred Acre Woods’ 2011 self-titled EP immediately before diving into their latest release may have been a bad idea.
Three years ago my friend received two tickets to see a relatively unknown indie band, Young the Giant.
After the promotion for “That Awkward Moment,” starring Zac Efron and up-and-coming stars Michael B. Jordan and Miles Teller, I felt compelled to see what exactly was so awkward about the story of three twenty-somethings living in New York City.
Print is everywhere — it spells out the Bodo’s menu board, constitutes the reading assignments spat out by HP Deskjets everywhere and fills the pages of The Cavalier Daily print editions appearing in distribution boxes every Monday and Thursday.
From his humble beginnings in small-town Nebraska, singer-songwriter Logan Vath began his music career shortly after leaving the Navy by performing in coffee shops and at open-mic nights across Norfolk, Va.
Many people dream of traveling adventurously through the world, whether by backpacking Europe, going on a safari in Africa or driving across the United States.
On a very chilly Thursday night, the floor of the Jefferson quickly filled in anticipation as the Cults, a mirthful indie pop band from New York, prepared to take the stage. The duo caught the attention of countless major music blogs in 2010 when they posted “Cults 7’‘,” a three-song EP on their Bandcamp website.
Emily Franklin is an acclaimed photographer who hails from Metro Detroit. In 2013, she received her Master’s in Fine Arts from Northern Illinois University and she currently teaches photography at her alma mater.
It’s not often a show’s opener reaches the hype of its leading act. And yet, as the floor of the Southern filled last Tuesday night in anticipation Lucius, a five-piece group known for its soft melodies, it was opening act You Won’t which really set the show’s tone. You Won’t, a Boston-based alternative folk duo, features lead singer Josh Arnoudse, whose nasal tones hearken back to Bob Dylan’s sound, and a knack for strongly rhythmic guitar.
“The Heist” is a fantastic album, featuring Macklemore’s skilled lyricism and Ryan Lewis’ superb production. But it did not deserve to win the Grammy for Rap Album of the Year — not when it was up against Kendrick Lamar’s “Good Kid, M.A.A.D City,”and phenomenal albums released by Jay-Z, Kanye and Drake.
“Pity” is a mid-17th century play by John Ford which tells the story of a man who develops incestuous feelings for his sister. At the time the play was written, incest was considered too vile to even mention in the theatre. Completely disregarded for several centuries, it wasn’t until the 10th century people began discuss “Pity” and its merits.
The great Victorian detective Sherlock Holmes has always been a formidable character to readers of Victorian literature, roaming the streets of old London and solving imaginary crimes with his faithful partner Watson.
The Boss still hasn’t quit. At age 64, legendary singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen still wears his signature voice and unparalleled guitar skills with pride.
The line was long at the ticket window outside the Jefferson Theater on a particularly chilly night last Thursday, where fans were eager to see Matthew Houck, the man behind Phosphorescent.
The University community prides itself on the success of its alumni. It’s hard not to, seeing as Woodrow Wilson, Robert F. Kennedy, Katie Couric and Tina Fey have all walked the Lawn. Now, Wahoos have another alumnus to be proud of: Sasheer Zamata, a 2008 College graduate who was recently cast as a featured performer on Saturday Night Live.
Don’t get me wrong, Man Overboard rules, and pop-punk’s so-called rebirth has had some incredible offerings. But the first full-length LP from the U.K.‘s Neck Deep, “Wishful Thinking,” is nothing special.
“I am the number one most impactful artist of our generation. I am Shakespeare in the flesh. “ – Kanye West Since hip-hop has splintered into so many subgenres, regional offshoots and online curios, it would be impossible to tie it up with one neat, concise narrative for 2013.
Comedian Bill Burr has far outgrown amateur night. He’s had a handful of comedy tours explode in popularity, with standout stops including sold-out performances at Carnegie Hall and the Sydney Opera House.
Stephen Malkmus, former lead singer and guitarist of Pavement, is at it again with his new album “Wig Out At Jagbags.” Frequently cited as one of the most influential indie bands of the ‘90s, Pavement was formed by three University graduates in the early 1990s and went on to release five incredible albums.
