What happens when you mix chaos with exuberance? Heat, of course. The most anticipated music festival at UCR falls nothing short of spectacular. Heat Music Festival 2013 was full of bright lights, joyous spectators and a festive atmosphere that will be difficult to match for years to come. Among some of the notable musical artists to perform were AWOLNATION,...
We’ve all heard “Sail,” the latest rock anthem by AWOLNATION that hit #5 on the Billboard Alternative Charts. Red Bull, in conjunction with Red Bull Records (the band’s current label), helped arrange for me to meet with and interview AWOLNATION’s frontman Aaron Bruno. Bruno is known for drawing inspiration from his experiences and struggles, and defying the traditional concept...
Wednesday night’s Comedy Apocalypse was nothing short of one of the worst date night options that the Barn has recently hosted. It was a shame, because with such a promising lineup featuring comedians from major networks, including Comedy Central, NBC and Nickelodeon, as well as shows such as “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” the evening kicked off with a...
Los Angeles-based surf pop band Best Coast rocked the Southland Stage at UCR’s Heat Music Festival last Saturday. As the duo of vocalist Bethany Cosentino, guitarist Bobb Bruno and their band took the stage, they were welcomed with an uproar of shouting and positive vibes. The band opened with “When the Sun Don’t Shine” from their 2010 album “Crazy...
Lights flashed onstage in the HUB patio as the crowd looked up with wide-eyed amazement. On the screen, bright white letters sparkled and faded out, spelling out letters: “P,” “R” and “T”. Soon enough, the audience caught on, as was evident by groups of friends screaming in unison and couples growing jittery with excitement.
“Porter! Porter! Porter!” A mellow buzz...
Artists often find joy in showcasing their creative talents and sharing their passion with others. In an effort to help such artists at UCR find an audience of their own, Angelena Aguilera a.k.a. PoeticMoment started The Underground, a venue supported by African Student Programs and ASPB. She believes this showcase will fill a void on campus that has been...
Following in the path of “Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters,” director Bryan Singer continues the fad of revamping old time children’s stories into full-blown adventures with “Jack the Giant Slayer,” which takes the much beloved folktale of “Jack and the Beanstalk” and transforms Jack from curious boy to strapping young man. The manner in which Singer is able to...
This week “Shameless” takes a new turn because, unfortunately for the Gallagher kin, child services has stumbled upon their unsupervised household. As a result, the siblings that typically work so well together are now separated in the foster care system. This concept could have succeed exceptionally, but it came off as merely average.
Frank Gallagher made the anonymous phone call...
Witnessing a politician fumble over his own words is usually a comical thing to see on air, but it is no laughing matter when it involves congressman Frank Underwood.
Frank starts off strong in “Chapter 6,” but his overconfidence results in an uncharacteristic slip-up in an education bill debate with union head Marty Spinella (Al Sapienza). Al Sapienza is an...
The HUB’s outdoor dining area was transformed into a romantic and soulful platform for artists BJ the Chicago Kid, Jhene Aiko and Bobby Valentino on the night of Feb. 21.
Jittery audience members were all bundled up in the frigid evening air, chatting and exuberating a sense of pride and excitement. The scene was reminiscent of a high school football...