Essentially A Playlist: Catch the music bug
I sat on this idea for a few weeks because I felt it would maybe be in poor taste to run with it while people…
Arts & Culture
CD Review: The Darcys, Aja
In January Toronto indie rock quartet the Darcys just released their second of three albums, Aja, which is a reworking of the 1977 Steely Dan…
CD Review: Nada Surf, The Stars are Indifferent to Astronomy
Nineties alternative band Nada Surf celebrated their 20th anniversary with the release of their seventh album, The Stars are Indifferent to Astronomy. After achieving commercial…
Ask Kara
Hi there, I’m in a situation where half my friends travel by public transportation and half my friends have their own cars. I have my…
Twenty-First Century Sherlock Holmes
Robert Downey Jr. is like popcorn — when you are at the movies, he is totally irresistible. Whether he is playing a superhero in the…
Man With A Movie Camera: The Global Remake
Man With A Movie Camera is a Russian film originally made in 1929 by filmmaker Dziga Vertov. Man With A Movie Camera: The Global Remake,…
So you wanna press your record? Things to know before you do
With the revitalization of vinyl records today many bands both new and seasoned are seeking out the medium. It’s an additional way to purchase their…
The Academy Awards
It is Oscar season! Every year, as we plunge into the deep freeze of winter, Hollywood starts to vibrate with excitement. Award season kicks off…
A puppeteer’s journey
Once in a while long forgotten childhood memories resurface and we get that warm, bubbly feeling that comes with fond reminiscence. Being Elmo brought back…
Eight Golden Age Hip Hop Albums You’ve Never Heard
In the short yet monumental history of hip hop music, the period between 1988 and 1996 is often referred to as the “Golden Age.” While…