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Vol. CLIV, Issue 6
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Neko Case’s New Album a Blaze of Hope, Redemption, Style

Emma Dahl September 26, 2013

Neko Case never disappoints. Ever since Blacklisted, her 2002 release, the level of quality of her alt-country/folk/indie rock/Americana songwriting has never faded. Her newest release, the wordy The...

Dads: Possibly Worst Show Ever

‘Dads’: Possibly Worst Show Ever

Aleida Fernandez September 19, 2013
Sexist and racist all in one go, Dads is pushing the boundaries for television viewers. The television show only reinforces real-life negative stereotypes which shouldn't be considered "trend-setting" or "edgy."

The Year of Abundant Anniversaries

Adam Heymann September 19, 2013
40 years ago, The Beatles topped the charts with Please Please Me and sparked a musical revolution. Now in 2013, music celebrates a multitude of anniversaries.
Chastity Belt Rocks Out with New Album No Regerts

Chastity Belt Rocks Out with New Album ‘No Regerts’

Emma Dahl September 12, 2013
All-girl band and former Whitman house party staple Chasity Belt chats about their first post-Whitman LP, No Regerts.
A Whirlwind Tour of 14 Weeks of Movies

A Whirlwind Tour of 14 Weeks of Movies

Nathan Fisher September 12, 2013
Read about movie reviewer Nathan Fisher's whirlwind summer adventure including music, movies, and a male stripper turned crime fighter.
Illustration by Ruth Hwang

‘Oblivion’ Visually Stunning, Lacks Plot

Nathan Fisher April 25, 2013

After a grueling week of studying, I looked forward to escaping to the theater to sit back, relax, have a few laughs and be entertained. Unfortunately, the only new movie released this week was the...

Illustration by Asa Mease

The Strokes’ Comedown Machine Falls Short of Cohesiveness

Emma Dahl April 18, 2013

The Strokes, one of the greatest modern post-punk bands (in this reporter's humble opinion), is a group that has a clear evolutionary arc in its style; beginning with the debut album Is This It, The...

Captivity under the NKOTB

Quin Nelson April 11, 2013
See how this author fared after three hours of listening to New Kids On The Block.
Illustration by Asa Mease

Justin Timberlake Puts on a New Suit for the 20/20 Experience

Quin Nelson April 4, 2013
The sweet sounds of Justin Timberlake's new album highlight maturity, growing up.
Illustration by Tyler Schuh

G.I. Joe

Nathan Fisher April 4, 2013

Remember playing with the cool Hasbro G.I. Joe action figures for hours at a time? Of course: great memories! Remember in 2009 when our toy soldiers made their big-screen debut in "G.I. Joe: The Rise...

Spring Break Movies Leave Plenty of Time for the Instant Queue

Spring Break Movies Leave Plenty of Time for the Instant Queue

Nathan Fisher March 7, 2013
Looking for good movies this Spring Break? Skip the theaters and check out Netflix instead.
Illustration by Katie Emory

STRFKR’s New Album ‘Miracle Mile’ Channels Energy, Color and Good Vibes

Emma Dahl February 27, 2013
Miracle Mile, Portland, Ore. band STRFKR’s third full-length album, is a colorful continuation and development of the band’s percolating electronic style. The last two albums that the band released were great, of course—but it is this reporter’s humble opinion that Miracle Mile is their best yet. Dynamic, sugary and poppy in the best way possible, this is an album that is a pleasure to both listen and dance to.
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