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Stadium-sized ambition, small town soul
On Tuesday, April 8 the X Ambassadors, a Brooklyn-based alt-pop quartet, played Rochester's Bugjar. I interviewed the band's frontman, Sam Harris, a few weeks ago. We discussed the band's diverse set of influences. To reiterate, the X-Ambassadors bring together anthemic stomp-clap beats fit for large stadiums, a modern keenness for atmosphere and watery textures, […]
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“Dialogues of the Carmelites” captivates
“Dialogues of the Carmelites” by Francis Poulenc performed last week at Eastman, and it was an absolutely fantastic show. It was clear from the rumors in the hallways of the school leading up to the premier that the show was going to be sensational. A few days before the show opened, all of the members […]
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‘Grand Budapest Hotel’: subtlety is beauty
All discussions of Wes Anderson or his films begin with a mention or discussion of his idiosyncratic style. Anderson’s films are known for their artistic qualities: the sets, the costumes, the props, the cinematography. What makes all of these qualities so appealing in Anderson’s films is that they support a personal dialogue between filmmaker and […]
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Afrikanzaa celebrates culture and the complex individual
After a celebratory week of events including the Fifth Annual Diversity Conference, an African Odyssey in Hirst Lounge, and an African-themed dinner at Danforth, Pan-Africa week concluded with “Afrikanzaa”, sponsored by the Pan-African Student’s Association. This banquet contained multiple forms of entertainment, from live poetry performed by No Disclaimers – UR’s original spoken word poetry […]
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‘Dog Sees God’ cases new life on ‘Peanuts,’ teen life
You’ve never seen Charlie Brown quite like this: a confused teenager reeling from the loss of a close friend and looking for his place in life amidst the whirlwind of high school. The same is true of the entire cast of characters The Opposite of People (TOOP), the University’s student-run theatre troupe, brought to life […]
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D’Angelo’s live reissue and why it could change everything
Is there a “jazz is dead” movement? I guess not — it’d have made its voice amply loud on social media by now. Evidently, the jazz community doesn’t see it appropriate to unite over collective consternation towards the state of modern music. Good for the jazzers — rallies, campaigns, and movements breed ignorance, even when […]
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‘Kid Tiger’ mixes a laid-back attitude with roaring musicianship
Daniel Ellsworth and the Great Lakes bring both musical virtuosity and a laid-back style to "Kid Tiger". Read More
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X Ambassadors: taking from the past, looking to the future
Jeff Howard interviews X-Ambassador front man Sam Harris. Read More
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Foster the People showcase songwriting expertise on ‘Supermodel’
Foster the People has fun amid dazzling songwriting in its sophomore LP "Supermodel". Read More