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Imagine Dragon’s “Evolve” – Album Review

Matthew Paterson Staff Writer Imagine Dragons finally released their third studio album, “Evolve,” on June 23, ending their year-long hiatus. 2016 was filled with a few sporadic performances by the group, and several minor songs released on the soundtracks to a few major motion pictures like such as “Me Before You,” “Suicide Squad” and “Passengers.”  Aside from that, Imagine Dragonsdecided to take a step back … Continue reading Imagine Dragon’s “Evolve” – Album Review

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Songs: Molina – A Memorial Electric Co. at the Motorco Music Hall

Emily Cramton Staff Writer On Wednesday, June 21, a small tour comprised of members of the original Magnolia Electric Co. will be stopping by the Motorco Music Hall in Durham for a memorial concert. Performing from Jason Molina’s extensive musical catalogue, the tour coincides with the release of Molina’s authorized biography. Jason Molina was an American musician based out of Ohio, and he came into … Continue reading Songs: Molina – A Memorial Electric Co. at the Motorco Music Hall

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Artist, Todd Drake: Making Strides with Human Rights

Jessica Clifford Staff Writer “None of us are free if one of us is in chains,” is a statement with triple importance to UNCG alumni, Todd Drake. It stands for one of the most important pieces of information Drake has learned so far in his career, it refers to the essence of democracy, and one of his few lovely tattoo ideas for the near future. … Continue reading Artist, Todd Drake: Making Strides with Human Rights

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The Weatherspoon’s 44th Art on Paper Exhibit

Chelsea Korynta Staff Writer The Weatherspoon Art Museum’s “Art on Paper” exhibit, is back for the summer! The series has been around since 1965, thanks to support from the Dillard Paper Company (now xpedex). This year marks the 44th installment, and presents pieces by 25 artists from all over the country. The collection celebrates a traditional medium, and features pieces that bring paper to life … Continue reading The Weatherspoon’s 44th Art on Paper Exhibit

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Five Best Records Of 2017 So Far

Sam Haw Staff Writer 1. Kendrick Lamar – “DAMN.” Kung Fu Kenny returned early this year with an abrasive, yet extremely catchy new record “DAMN.” While “To Pimp a Butterfly” drew on jazz, funk and spoken word influences, his new record is straight rap, mixing boom-bap and trap sounds to authenticate his status as king of his genre. Lyrically and musically, his new sound is … Continue reading Five Best Records Of 2017 So Far

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The Orwells Raise Hell at Cat’s Cradle

Matthew Paterson Staff Writer On Tuesday night I found myself packed in a raucous sea of beer filled Orwells’ fans, all hell bent on getting as many stage dives in as possible before the show was over. The ringing has not left my right ear since. The Orwells authentic garage band sound attracts a rowdy crowd that brings the party to the concert, a testament … Continue reading The Orwells Raise Hell at Cat’s Cradle

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A Night of Gershwin Theatre at Triad Stage

Annalee Glatus Staff Writer This past weekend saw the first production of “The Memory of All That: A Cabaret of Gershwin Songs” by the Touring Theatre of North Carolina at the upstage cabaret in Triad Stage.  The Touring Theatre of North Carolina is a local theatre group dedicated to developing chamber series from works of literature and historical documents. Currently, they are showing a cabaret … Continue reading A Night of Gershwin Theatre at Triad Stage

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“Ghost in The Shell”: Another Whitewashed Film

  Chelsea Korynta Staff Writer “Ghost in The Shell” began in 1989 as a manga series by Japanese artist Masamune Shirow. The story follows Public Security Section Nine, a police force of cyborgs fighting cyber-terrorism in a fictionalized, futuristic, 21st century city. In this world, some of its inhabitants are equipped with cyber-brains or prosthetic bodies. The protagonist, Major Motoko Kusanagi, has both. She’s Section … Continue reading “Ghost in The Shell”: Another Whitewashed Film

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All I Breathe is Foxygen

  Matthew Paterson Staff Writer           As April 20 was taking its final puffs, the Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro was making the most of it as Foxygen took the stage. The psychedelic indie rock duo, comprised of Jonathan Rado and Sam France, opened with their second album’s title track, “We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace & Magic.” The crowd immediately began to … Continue reading All I Breathe is Foxygen

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Upcoming Albums and Concerts in May

Sam Haw Staff Writer We have entered into the final stretch of the semester, and if your schedule looks anything like mine, it is about to be a stressful couple of weeks. But once the exams are up, why don’t you celebrate the end of the semester by going to a concert or picking up a new album? As Future says, “you deserve it!” Here’s … Continue reading Upcoming Albums and Concerts in May

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