While fellow multi-instrumentalist Sufjan Stevens approaches chamber pop with a bigger-is-better attitude, Swedish songsmith Emil Svanagen brilliantly sprinkles his falsetto-driven tunes with an "only when necessary" use of vast theatrics. This less-is-more...

It's really hard to think of anything but a ponytail, cheesy acting and the man's universal ex-military character from every movie when hearing the name Steven Seagal. But believe it or not, the actor known mainly for his kung-fu fighting style has stepped...

It's not that any of the tracks on The Softlightes' debut LP are bad, per say. The 11 songs, for the most part, are delicately structured and full of indie pop's best traits - uplifting melodies, quirky themes, unassuming musicianship - without any of...

DeKALB | Between sports, ceremonies, comedy and music, the Convocation Center is at its busiest during the winter months, when outdoor venues are closed. "For February alone, we have something like 22 events scheduled within a 28-day month," said Kevin...

DeKALB | On Saturday, John, Paul, George and Ringo will stop by Otto's Niteclub. OK, so the real John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr obviously cannot play in DeKalb on Saturday (or anywhere else for that matter), but the Beatles...

Apparently, the longer something is in existence, the more disturbingly it is abused, misused and made really, really uncool. Take math for example - great when you need to count something, or even add or subtract, but it's been around so long it's ceased...

Recent Grammy winner and Rolling Stone "New Guitar God" John Mayer will appear at NIU Feb. 20 at when he plays at the Convocation Center with special guest Mat Kearney at 7:30 p.m. as part of his tour for his latest album, "Continuum." This is hardly...

"Home Improvement" follows a family of Michigan natives led by Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor. He, his wife Jill and their three boys seemed to learn a lifetime's worth of life lessons during the show's initial eight-season run. Tim is a car enthusiast, which...

1. DO: Tell that person you are vying for just how much you really care - or if you already have, remind them. DON'T: Be cheap. You're not good at art and money CAN buy you love. 2. DO: Blindfold your special someone - not against their will - and take...

Subject 1: Fidelity One of the biggest worries that can plague a couple is that of someone on the side. Want to reinforce just how important fidelity is? No worries. Let one of the biggest cinematic deterrents of infidelity do the talking for you by popping...