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CT Recommends: The Suburbs by Arcade Fire
On “The Suburbs”, Arcade Fire explores the human struggle that exists within a world confined by white picket fences. The band beautifully balances punk rawness with sophisticated songwriting and arrangement, providing a depiction of the everyman in which he is kicking and screaming in confusion and terror, but ultimately knows what’s wrong with the world. […]
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Birbiglia brings self-deprecating stand-up to Rochester
It’s easy to tell that Mike Birbiglia is a comedian. From the second he took the stage in Strong Auditorium last weekend, it was clear that Birbiglia embodied the classic awkward but confident “funny guy” stereotype. He looks like everyone’s favorite aloof uncle; you can tell he hasn’t quite got his life together, but you […]
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“Last Gas” shines through simplicity
Welcome to the real world. It’s a cutthroat place where hopes and dreams are stuck in limbo. It’s a place where you’re so lonely, you’re blind to every signal of love that passes you by. And, at the end of it, you often find yourself contemplating only one question: Where did my life go? Yes, […]
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The 2014 Grammy Awards
Watching the Grammys is sort of like going to the circus: the performances are risky, the costumes are ridiculous, and no matter what happens, everybody’s still just a clown. Just like after they bring out the elephants at the big top, when its all over somebody’s got to go out there and clean up all […]
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“(en)Gendered” exhibit showcases diverse creativity
On January 17, the AsIs Gallery at Sage Art Center hosted the opening of the annual “(en)Gendered” juried exhibition sponsored by the Susan B. Anthony Institute for Gender & Women’s Studies and the Department of Art and Art History. This year’s theme was “Words and Works: Dialogues in Intersectionality.” The exhibit featured over 60 pieces […]
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Jesse Miller of “Lotus” talks EDM, band’s new influences
To an outsider, the “jam band” label denotes long song structures and improvisational soloing, characteristics often dismissed with the infamous term “noodling.” These descriptors misrepresent the jam movement. At its heart lies a spirit of exploration, proof that music, even when founded in a concept as abstract as the exchange of energy, can be worthwhile […]
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CT Recommends: Aquemini by Outkast
If “Aquemini” were released today, it would still be ahead of its time. On OutKast’s third LP, the rap duo of Andre 3000 and Big Boi simultaneously embraced and rejected the gangsta sound that infiltrated their hometown, Atlanta, Georgia. “Aquemini”, released in 1998 is rooted in the trap beats and minor cadences that dominate club music […]
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Zahra Nazari brings her world to Rochester
Between semesters, Hartnett Gallery had the honor of exhibiting the work of Zahra Nazari. Entitled “Deconstructing Scapes,” the display showcased paintings and prints of imaginary landscapes from the past few years of her work. Drawing directly from her journeys across the globe, Nazari is able to create surreal interpretations of what the world could look […]
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Brian Regan to clean up Rochester’s comedy scene
Brian Regan to bring his standup genius to Rochester. Read More
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Covach takes students on trip to ’60s psychedelic music
Covach explores the history and experience of drug-fueled music. Read More