Weekly EP Revue: Ella Eyreâs epynomous debut
The past three years have been eventful for Ella McMahon. Known almost exclusively by her stage name Ella Eyre, this 20-year-old songstress has been the subject of much praise and exposure. From collaborations with Bastille on their cover of TLCâs…
OK Go keeps up pop-rock energy on new album
OK Go, the popular alternative rock band, released their latest album on Oct. 14. The Los Angeles-based band is comprised of lead singer and guitarist Damian Kulash, bass guitar and vocalist Tim Nordwind, percussionist Dan Konopka and guitarist, keyboardist and…
Sybarite5 plays dynamic, diverse music for packed house
On Wednesday Oct. 29, the string quintet Sybarite5 took the stage in Sheldon Hall Ballroom to perform a varied set of music in front of a completely packed house, which was a surprise to many regular concertgoers. According to Colleen…
âBorderlands: The Pre-Sequel!â amplifies seriesâ fun, energy
More and more first person shooters try to boast a leveling system that allows for individualization and customization of the way you play; Borderlands shows them how itâs done. Building off the success of the first two games, âBorderlands: The…
Best of Netflix: Deconstructing horror genre
Every week this month, weâve featured an assortment of the best horror movies currently streaming on Netflix Instant. Hereâs a last batch of movies guaranteed to keep you constantly looking over your shoulder up into the wee hours of that…
Weekly EP Revue: Emblem3 fails to impress
After coming in fourth on the second season of Foxâs âX Factor,â Emblem3 were greeted with open arms by thousands of fans as they prepared the release of their debut album âNothing To Lose.â Their success granted off the album…
Run the Jewels returns, impressive diamond in the rough
The relatively unknown, but well respected, hip-hop duo known as Run the Jewels has just released their second full-length album for free. âRun the Jewels 2â was to be released through the Nas-founded indie label Mass Appeal on Oct. 24,…
T.I. releases solid ninth album, does not work wonders
The best albums tell some kind of cohesive story or at least have a prevalent theme throughout. Hip-hop/rap isnât an exception to this. When one looks at great rap albumsâKanye Westâs âMy Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy,â Kendrick Lamarâs âgood…
âConstantineâ debut struggles, characters lack certain magic
Everyone loves a British accent. This wasnât the entire basis for bringing the popular anti- hero John Constantine to the small screen, but itâs more than a choice of vernacular. Itâs a subtle commitment to the DC universeâs version of…
Taylor Swift shakes off critics, embraces new pop sound
Taylor Swift is back with her fifth studio album â1989.â The 24-year-old, known for her relatable songs of love, heartbreak and friendship, started her career when she was just 14 years old. In 2006, when she was 17, Swift…
