Overseas rock group makes waves with new album, new tour and its own record label
Most would think any recent talk regarding Scandinavian countries must be referring to the Olympic Games. As awesome as the Olympics are, a musical movement which began in Copenhagen is also creating a worldwide buzz. Formed in 2000, the band Efterklang has slowly climbed to the top of the alternative music scene, and its newest release, “Magic Chairs” may be the final step needed to truly break through in 2010.
Weighing the pros and cons of the advertising industry’s current infatuation with alternative bands
While mix tapes, compilation CDs and iPod playlists have provided music fans with the commercial-less flow of our favorite songs for years, there’s something to be said about hearing a great song on the radio. It might be the kinship you feel with the DJ who gets you or the realization that, despite what your best friend says, your taste isn’t that weird.
“Work” (Release Date — February 23, 2010)
The Shout Out Louds, indie rock’s lovable little quintet from Sweden, are back with their third full-length release “Work.” Produced by Phil Ek, the longtime Shins producer, “Work” is a great mix of youth and experience that ties together the fresh ’60s pop sound of the Shout Out Louds’ previous efforts with a new sense of maturity.
As spring break quickly approaches, Villanova students are preparing for their tropical getaways with as much, if not more, dedication than they are for their midterms. Lines at the Davis Center are growing and IK wraps are left untouched as everyone gets ready for a week of fun, friends and of course, bikini weather.
Director of the festival talks to The Villanovan about organizing this spring’s prolific lineup
With all of the reading that Villanova students are assigned each semester, whether in core requirements or major-specific classes, it is all too easy to forget that behind the hundreds of pages of text is, more often than not, a human being with thoughts and feelings similar to our own.
Don’t be afraid to count on the classics this Valentine’s Day to woo that special someone
Valentine’s Day isn’t all heart-shaped candy and romance. Sometimes the perfect plan is ruined by a saboteur on the street corner. Valentine’s Day has the potential to become expensive, so for the more frugal folk out there, a movie and some choice melodies may be the perfect way to spend the night.
“Animalore” (Release Date — March 9, 2010)
As the snow continues to fall, it seems that any hope of an early spring is way out of reach. But as February rolls along, there is a lot of new music being released and just waiting to be heard. If there is any band you should listen to this month, it must be Brooklyn-based Via Audio and its newest release “Animalore.
Have you ever noticed how incredible and awe-inspiring it is to watch people who are really good at what they do? Whether it’s an actor who can convey a paragraph of emotion with just one look, a singer whose voice gives you goose bumps or an artist who can sketch an accurate portrait using just a napkin and pen, these are the kinds of people who make us stop, stare and wonder why we weren’t graced with such talents.
Documentary juxtaposes dance with war-time atrocities
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Hip-hop superstar’s foray into rock ‘n’ roll proves ill-advised, abandoning his musical appeal
For the past three years Lil Wayne has been hip-hop's undisputed king. In 2008, rap's best and biggest star was able to move a million units of his magnum opus "Tha Carter III" in its first week of release. It’s tough to go platinum in under a week in this day and age, what with the advent of file-sharing, downloading and live streaming.
The dramatization of Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird," to be presented by Villanova Student Theatre next week, explores issues of racial injustice and inequality. The plot involves the lives of the townspeople of a sleepy Alabama town and their experience with hatred and prejudice during the Great Depression era.
While music journalists are still trying to categorize the music of the '00s with catchy buzzwords and blanket genre statements, some of the best up-and-coming artists around have wasted no time in getting the new decade off to a great start.
Don’t be afraid to count on the classics this Valentine’s Day to woo that special someone
Valentine’s Day isn’t all heart-shaped candy and romance. Sometimes the perfect plan is ruined by a saboteur on the street corner. Valentine’s Day has the potential to become expensive, so for the more frugal folk out there, a movie and some choice melodies may be the perfect way to spend the night.
Director and star of latest production speak to The Villanovan about the modern reimagining of the G
“There is some gnarly stuff in this show that [audience members] have not seen on stage before,” Kimberly Fairbanks says. Fairbanks, a petite woman with a pixie cut, is a first-year masters in theatre graduate student. She speaks thoughtfully, conveying the impression that she is intensely connected to her role as Medea in the Vasey production of the Greek tragedy “Medea,” which opened Tuesday night.
J.D. Salinger’s death, a shocking blow to Americans and a disheartening loss for loyal readers, shouldn’t be surprising, but for some reason, it is. His name has been immortalized through his work and, in the process, he seemed to become immortal himself.
Department of Justice approves deal that could raise concert prices
Over the past decade, the price of concert tickets has risen considerably. The steady increase can be blamed on the monopolization of the industry by a few powerful companies. On Jan. 25, the future of concerts got even gloomier. The merger between Live Nation and Ticketmaster, two of the most dominant companies in the business, was outlined by the Department of Justice.
The last couple of weeks have been nothing less than monumental for James Cameron’s science fiction epic “Avatar.” First, it became the highest-grossing movie of 2009, surpassing established cinematic and cultural franchises such as “Harry Potter” and “Transformers.
“One Life Stand” (Release Date — Feb. 9, 2010)
Hot Chip is one of those bands you can enjoy that’ll impress your hipster friends. Much like LCD Soundsystem, their songs are full of fun and electro dance-pop. On “One Life Stand,” the band’s third album, they have finally matched their counterpart in creating a truly wonderful and fulfilling album.
This is not your average theology lesson, nor is this your typical musical. This is Villanova Student Musical Theatre’s spring production of “Godspell,” a show unlike any other ever presented at Villanova. “Godspell” in and of itself is a unique musical with so many possible interpretations that it is rare to see two productions of this play that resemble each other.
