Energy, emotion and musical talent don’t go as far as they should these days. Bands are given images to live by, catering to the current trends of recluse followers and slackers. These transients and whores of popular culture watch, waiting for the next flamboyant, mascara wearing, clash of ideals and monopolistic regiment. Thankfully, there are… Continue reading Music Interview: The Horrorpops
Month: April 2006
Spun: DJ Sammy
The Rise takes a slow start before launching into a vicious DJ Sammy circle of electronic music. True to his style, the tunes here consist of the catchy lyrics laced into extremely synthesized music. The first track, “Rise,” takes an extremely long time to start off, making you want to skip to something more exciting,… Continue reading Spun: DJ Sammy
Spun: Prince
By Jon Roe
When Prince was popular in the ’80s his music was innovative and impressive. The man played most, if not all the instruments on his records, carving himself a good music career. He then he lost popularity in the ’90s and disappeared into near obscurity when he changed his name to a symbol. Now he’s back… Continue reading Spun: Prince
Spun: Harland Williams
By Ryan Pike
After 45 minutes of Harland Williams saying fuck, making annoying noises, verbally harassing audience members and mispronouncing “Al Queda” on Har-Larious, listeners will realize a lot of things would be a better use of their time. Here’s only a few examples: – Watching your grandparents have sex. – Getting hit by a car. – Getting… Continue reading Spun: Harland Williams
Spun: Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Whether it’s not getting accepted to your grad program of choice or missing out on the last slice of cheese pizza because you were too slow, disappointments in life are many and varied.For some fans, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ sophomore album, Show Your Bones will be a disappointment. On their new release, the Yeah Yeah… Continue reading Spun: Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Spun: POD
Music can create three perceptions: overwhelming joy, undeniable hate or a middle ground where the sounds can be appreciated with time. POD’s new album Testify sort of falls in the latter.Widely known for their reggae-rock sound, with Testify POD take a different approach while trying to maintain some consistency. For three quarters of the album… Continue reading Spun: POD
Spun: Ghostface Killah
Back in everyone was going crazy for the Wu-Tang Clan. Their debut album, Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), shot up both the charts and critics best of lists, ushering in a new wave of hip-hop. A couple years later, members dove into the solo arena, further praise was heaped upon the likes of Raekwon and… Continue reading Spun: Ghostface Killah
Gender Bender!
By Kenzie Love
The Den’s cabarets always have a tough time competing for students’ attention this time of year, what with essays due, exams on the horizon, and the ever-popular Bermuda Shorts Day. Organizers of the annual Gender Bender, however, believe it’s a challenge they can meet. The structure of the event, sponsored by the Gay and Lesbian… Continue reading Gender Bender!
Theatre Preview: At least someone’s graduated
By Ryan Pike
Whether they’ve actually read the book or seen the film, nearly everybody in the western world knows about The Graduate. A renewed interest in the tale has emerged thanks to last year’s release of Rumour Has It, inspired by the book and film.This thirst is about to be quenched by echo37’s Calgary stage premier of… Continue reading Theatre Preview: At least someone’s graduated
Film Preview: Slevin isn’t lucky enough
Lucky Number Slevin, a crime thriller directed by Paul McGuigan and starring Josh Hartnett, Bruce Willis, Lucy Liu, Morgan Freeman and Ben Kingsley, has everything a good crime movie could want, except, well, character development and a plot. Slevin (Hartnett) is a man who has had quite the run of bad luck. He not only… Continue reading Film Preview: Slevin isn’t lucky enough