Sam Haw Staff Writer Dozens of instrumental songs hit No. 1 on the U.S. charts in the 20th Century, yet only one has achieved the same feat in the 21st: “Harlem Shake” by Baauer (which barely classifies as instrumental). Even overplayed techno hits like Darude’s “Sandstorm” and Crazy Frog’s remix of “Axel F” didn’t make the cut. Instrumental music is still being made every day, … Continue reading In Defense of Instrumental Music
Caroline Galdi Staff Writer The secret to any great party is a great playlist. While many associate St. Patrick’s Day with drinking, merriment and the color green, there’s no better time to discover some of the great art that’s come out of England’s neighbor island. Ireland has produced some fantastic folk music, but it’s also contributed some truly unique voices and talents to the Western … Continue reading Five Irish Bands for a St. Patrick’s Day Party Playlist
Matthew Paterson Staff Writer Shame, an upcoming punk band that hails from South London, just released their debut album “Songs of Praise” this January, and has received much critical acclaim from the UK to the U.S. They are currently touring around America right now from coast to coast and will make a stop at the beloved Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro on March 20. Hit music … Continue reading Preview: Shame’s ‘Songs of Praise’ Tour Coming to the Cat’s Cradle
Annalee Glatus Staff Writer Last year’s Oscars featured the movie “Hidden Figures,” detailing the success of women at NASA, which created a lot of dialogue on the number of scientific discoveries that are attributed to the brains of women and the role that women play in science in general. This dialogue continues and is still growing. To add to it is the play “Silent Sky” … Continue reading ‘Silent Sky’: Coming to the UNCG Stage
Emily Hicks Staff Writer Spring break means a lot of things: going to the beach with friends, getting a tan and finding time to relax. For many of us, relaxing comes in the form of catching up on some Netflix originals. Here are three reviews of some of the newest movies Netflix has to offer. Scoring a whopping 14 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, “The Open … Continue reading New on Netflix: Three Reviews of Netflix Originals
Jessica Clifford Arts & Entertainment Editor Carol Cole: Cast A Clear Light, the newest exhibit housed in the Weatherspoon Art Museum, features an artist’s themed artwork and her corresponding collection. The two-room exhibit, which opened March 3, reveals a timeline of Cole’s artwork as she matured as an artist and collector. She began taking art seriously by her late 20s, after enrolling in a class … Continue reading Carol Cole and Using the Feminine Form to Emote Pain and Understanding
Jessica Clifford Arts & Entertainment Editor Nostalgia typically comes in the form of media, and McKay’s on Battleground Avenue sells just that at reduced prices. McKay’s is part of a network of stores, including three in Tennessee and two in North Carolina. Every store runs the same way, in which selling, and trading items keep a flow of constantly changing inventory. “There’s always something new … Continue reading McKay’s: A Secondhand Store of Everything Nostalgic
Ty’Shae Cousar Staff Writer Published in Print February 21, 2018. Correction: The Carolinian misreported Misty Copeland as the primary principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre. Copeland is one of several principal dancers. The following article has been updated accordingly. Every day of the year should be celebrated when it comes to African American accomplishments. February, being Black History Month, is just one time of the year … Continue reading Black History Month: Misty Copeland, The Prodigy of American Ballet
Matthew Paterson Staff Writer “In a state,” the most recent album from the Toronto based indie-pop band Shy Kids is set to release Feb. 23. This album follows their 2015 release “Loftly!” which was met with praise from critics. Since their formation in 2010, they have been actively putting out videos and music, and working for a plethora of companies such as Vice, MTV, Red … Continue reading Review: Shy Kids Quirky New Visual Album “in a state”
Annalee Glatus Staff Writer “Heathers: The Musical” opened to a full and lively audience on Friday at UNCG. Directed by Virginia Hirsch, who is currently earning her MFA for Directing at UNCG, “Heathers: The Musical” is the culmination of Hirsch’s thesis project. Although the musical is considered a cult classic, its story is far from ancient. In light of the recent school shooting in Parkland, … Continue reading Cult Classic ‘Heathers’ Makes a Glamorous Entrance at UNCG
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