Try to envision a fusion between the hypnotizing layers of The Cure's Disintegration, the dreamy guitar tones of Smashing Pumpkins circa 1993 and the overall style of early 1960s pop rock. Throw in a little Blondie-inspired punk and you've got an...
As academic life becomes more manic, many of us will be searching for ways to perk up our bodies and minds. The answer to our need is simple: coffee. Devotees of the delicious drink know quite well the warming effect a good cup of coffee can have on the...
When piecing together a perfect ensemble, a true fashionista will always know that it's not solely the clothes that complete the outfit. No, a statement outfit is created by small details merging together to create a bigger vision. When it comes to makeup,...
Swedish progressive metal band Opeth released their new album Heritage Tuesday. The album, which has been promoted by singer and composer Mikael Âkerfeldt as a completely new direction for Opeth, is definitely different from their past work. However,...
This past weekend, the first Sycamore Film Fest screened over 30 films in the Sycamore State Theater, 420 W. State St.The four-day event featured films on all three screens at the theater. But film showings were just the beginning: The Fleshtones performed...
Lucky Boys Confusion has been a staple in the Midwestern music scene for more than a decade.Beginning in 1997, the band gained a loyal following in the area. By 2000, the band was signed to Elektra Records; it looked like it was on its way to the big...
In our search for new and exciting music, we often forget about the music of the past. One of the most influential styles of the past century is, ironically, probably also one of the most ignored by college students: jazz music. The phrase, for most people,...
Rolling out of the Ozarks of Missouri is a band with a country twang, an indie rock lure, gospel-like four part vocal harmonies and some electronic sounds mixed in. Ha Ha Tonka, named after the state park in Camdenton Mo., will play 8 p.m. Saturday at...
"One, two, three, fah!" That's how Eric Michaels usually starts his nights at work, at least since he became Paul McCartney. No, this isn't a "Paul is dead" hoax. Michaels is very real and will be assuming his role as McCartney when Beatles tribute...
Quidditch: It's the sport of the wizards. Filled with brooms, bludgers, beaters, seekers and, most importantly, the golden snitch, it combines almost every element of athleticism and magic that a person could possibly ask for. Unfortunately for us Muggles,...
DeKALB | Twenty years, 1,500 shows and countless beers. Ska legends Mustard Plug will return to DeKalb at 7 p.m. Friday at The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Highway. The Takeouts, Shortstop from Tokyo and Fluffy Puff & the Ice Capades will open the...
A good pancake can change your entire day for the better, but a bad one can be a crippling disappointment on top of an already disastrous morning. In order to help the residents of DeKalb from experiencing said disappointment, I took it upon myself...
