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Music review: Something Else

Andrea DeBauche, Opinion editor August 26, 2013

Tech N9ne’s new album “Something Else” is really something else. Alternative/older-school rap artist Tech N9ne is releasing his thirteenth album here, making him almost 20 years in the business....

Marriages performs at Majestic on Feb. 27 with Bosnian Rainbows.

Bands ‘Marriages’ and ‘Bosnian Rainbows’ bring great sounds to The Majestic

George Treviranus, Editor in chief March 6, 2013

Some of the more unique sounds in non-mainstream music are in the most undiscovered places. Two relatively new artists, Marriages and Bosnian Rainbows, came to the Majestic Theatre to a considerably small...

Foals’ new album, ‘Holy Fire,’ is refreshing from the start

George Treviranus, Editor February 20, 2013

It starts at a moderate pace with the “Prelude,” gets calm for “Inhaler,” and then darts up to catchy and addicting with “My Number.” The latter is easily the album’s best track. One thing...

Scottish rock band Biffy Clyro tugs at your emotions

George Treviranus, Editor February 20, 2013

The new release is a monster. Over 20 tracks and an impressive range in style. From the harder songs like “Biblical” and “Little Hospitals” you get a sense of passion and intensity. Then, the...

Delayed satisfaction: ‘m b v’ is a fresh start for My Bloody Valentine

Brandon Allen-Trick, Copy editor February 20, 2013

After more than two decades, Irish shoegazing band “My Bloody Valentine” has finally released the follow-up to their critically adored 1991 album “Loveless.” To say this release has been eagerly...

Album Review: Heartthrob by Tegan and Sara

Gai Hoth, Staff Writer February 6, 2013

The twins have returned with their seventh studio album titled: Heartthrob. Tegan and Sara is an indie rock band made up of twin sisters from Calgary, Alberta. Noted for their “synth-pop” ‘80s sound...

Music review: ’18 Months’ by Calvin Harris

Jessica Peterson, Staff Writer November 13, 2012

Over the last year or so, Calvin Harris has definitely made a break-through within the music industry. The Scottish producer/singer has been successful in the UK, since 2007. Since he released his single...

‘Stars’ redeems themselves with what might have been lost with new sound

Callie Vasey, Arts Editor November 13, 2012

Oh, they have done it again. Indie-rock band, “Stars,” has released its newest album called “The North.” The Canadian natives have taken on a new sound with their latest album. The last album -...

‘Amanda Palmer’ brings new and promising energy to a dark-themed album

Joshua D. Lynch, Staff Writer October 25, 2012

With Halloween fast approaching, be sure to check out the recently released “Theatre is Evil,” which seems like just that: theatre. It is as if Palmer is standing in front of a mirror, costumed as...

Music Review: Electropop artist Ellie Goulding is back

Joelle De La Pena, Staff Writer October 25, 2012

The electropop artist, Ellie Goulding, is back with her sophomore album “Halcyon.” Her signature voice is mixed with her signature electronic beats and soft ballads, much like her previous album “Lights.” “Halcyon”...

Music Review: Diluvia by the Freelance Whales

Callie Vasey, Arts Editor October 25, 2012

For their second studio album, Freelance Whales have really outdone themselves. Their new album, Diluvia, came out Oct. 9. With the same sound and vocals of the last album, Freelance Whales has given us...

¡Uno! is a great addition to Green Day’s discography

Jessica Peterson, Staff Writer October 25, 2012

After three years, the edgy punk rock band Green Day, has finally released their ninth album, ¡Uno! As the title might suggest, this is also the first album of a trilogy being released over the next few...

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