Kings of Leon’s recently-released sixth album, “Mechanical Bull,” delves into family issues, hardships and the personal troubles of lead vocalist, Caleb Followill. Despite these darker themes, “Mechanical Bull” is full of fun songs intertwined with touching melodies of love, family and second chances.
Their first track and single, “Supersoaker,” is a bright summertime song with upbeat guitar melodies that create...
Here are some of October’s notable releases. They are ranked in order of what I am most excited for, but I suggest trying out any of the games on this list!
Beyond: Two Souls (PS3):
This game marks the second time Sony has partnered with QuanticDream. “Beyond: Two Souls” packs a punch with Ellen Page and Willem Dafoe starring in a...
Honestly, I wanted to like Grouplove’s latest effort, “Spreading Rumours.” I really did. And while not completely devoid of good songs, bland and uninteresting are some of the only words I can use to describe the band’s second album.
“Spreading Rumours” starts off on a fairly strong note. The haunting “I’m With You” proves that Grouplove is capable of a...
Back in 2007, MGMT’s platinum debut record “Oracular Spectacular” brought in unexpectedly high acclaim that surprised not only their audience, but themselves. The album’s mishmash of songs rarely stuck to a single genre, jumping from psychedelic rock to funk-inspired electronica — and yet, they maintained a unique sense of character that seemed to perfectly fit the emerging band.
After their...
And we’re back. After a long summer hopefully filled with lots of beach trips and awesome concerts, school is upon us yet again. But just because the man is bringing us down with his breadth requirements and ridiculous course loads doesn’t mean we’re out of time to enjoy new music — even if you don’t have time for concerts...
As I walked through our empty campus at the tail end of a long, hot summer, I felt a lingering sense of what once was and what would soon be. I also felt short of breath and slightly burnt, but that’s beside my point. Just as the paths snaking through the heart of campus once teemed with movement and...
When FilmDistrict brought director James Wan (“Saw,” “Dead Silence”) on board for “Insidious” (2010), his prior work with visceral, stomach-churning gore inspired optimism among fans for a well-made possession movie to revitalize the horror genre. Though Wan didn’t deliver with “Insidious,” he did bring casual fans across America a good, albeit tame, thriller. This time around, Wan took “Insidious:...
The brutal Culver City heat beat down around an inconspicuous little building known as the Red Bull Sound Space on Aug. 29. Around 70 or so radio contest winners packed in front of a small stage — free Red Bull cans in hand — to watch indie-pop outfit Grouplove perform a free show for Los Angeles alternative station KROQ.
The...
I must give director Matthew Weiner a lot of credit for sculpting two of the best shows television lovers have ever seen. Of course I’m referring to the unforgettable series “The Sopranos,” which Weiner wrote, and “Mad Men,” which he created. I could not help but notice the similar portrayals in James Gandolfini’s (R.I.P.) Tony Soprano and Jon Hamm’s...
Game and Wario (Wii U): Nintendo is usually good at having a franchise and then making many games with the same formula. This is also the case with “Game and Wario,” but it works! This is a game full of mini-games and looks like a lot of fun especially with the new features that are included with the Wii...