With the success of indie bands at The Grammys a couple of weeks ago, it only seems right that a song from an indie group is featured as song of the day. The Format hails from Arizona and are a mix of alternative, indie and punk. In true “hipster” fashion, they chose their name to make … Continue reading
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Song of the day: “Turning Tables” – Adele
British singer-songwriter, Adele, released her second album, 21, today and instantly won me over. I wrestled with myself in terms of turning this into an album review rather than song of the day for longer than I’d like to admit…but settled with sticking to my goal of posting a new song each day. (Don’t be … Continue reading
Song of the day: “That Should Be Me,” Justin Bieber and Rascal Flatts
Alright, I’m starting something new. Because my iPod is crying for new music, I’ve decided to take on a new challenge: to discover a new song every day. Hopefully Pandora can help in this endeavor, but I also hope all of you can give suggestions! Consider this to be your challenge, as well. As I … Continue reading
It’s about to get weird: DFW Boys
“Students come to Notre Dame to learn not only how to think but also how to live…” For alumni The King, Fancy G, Krispy Kreme and Officer Nik Rod, Notre Dame taught them that being down for weird was a way of life. After meeting in South Bend, Indiana, the foursome cemented their bond in … Continue reading
True Grit Review
by: Tyler Deardorff John Wayne, please don’t haunt me, but Jeff Bridges was better as Rooster Cogburn than you were. Now don’t get me wrong, both are very good, well acted movies but Jeff Bridges is a hilarious badass in this version. The Coen Brothers, yet again, make another great movie with beautiful cinematography. 14 … Continue reading
Black Swan Review
by: Tyler Deardorff Wow, I was not expecting this. When my friend Anne asked me to go see this movie (we usually see the “hype” movies) I was expecting a lame ballet movie. Holy shadooby was I wrong. This movie is intense, disturbing, suspenseful and a it messes with your mind. Natalie Portman is practically … Continue reading
Listen up, Chicago! ‘Beadquest III: Bead You Tonight’ is coming!
Flight to New Orleans: about $350.00 round-trip Obligatory purple, green and gold clothing: probably close to $50 Hotel/food/drink costs: don’t even want to think about it Grand total? A sobbing wallet, clinically depressed bank account, and minuscule dignity. Luckily, Festa Parties has a solution for all Chicagoans who bleed purple, green and gold and are … Continue reading
Sneak Peek – Artist to Watch in 2011: Lily Halpern
2010: The year of the teen idols. Will 2011 be any different? With Justin Bieber’s movie coming out in February, and Miley undoubtedly getting into some sort of “newsworthy” trouble sometime soon, it doesn’t seem like the 13-19 age group is done making its mark in the music industry. Lily Halpern, an 18-year-old Boston native, … Continue reading
Rumor Mill: Is Britney Spears really performing at the Grammys?
Grammy Foundation (noun): “The GRAMMY Foundation was established in 1989 to cultivate the understanding, appreciation and advancement of the contribution of recorded music to American culture — from the artistic and technical legends of the past to the still unimagined musical breakthroughs of future generations of music professionals.” My guilty pleasure source (Perez Hilton) says … Continue reading
“Hold it Against Me” – Oh, I think we will…
Oops, she did it again. Britney Spears’ new single leaked today…and I wish it hadn’t. The electro/club/dance sound only contributes to her overly computerized voice, and makes it all sound a bit robotic. It isn’t all that surprising seeing as she seemed to take advantage of technology when she was ridiculously popular, but the girl … Continue reading
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