"I've been in love with love / And the idea of / Something binding us together / You know that love is strong enough." This line is from “San Francisco,” by up-and-coming artists, The Mowgli's; the song sums up most things you need to know about this band—they love you, and they don't care if you know it.
The band...
Frank Gallagher doesn’t seem like much of an alcoholic this week as he balances moments of wisdom against his typical disgraceful actions. One of his shameless decisions during this episode is not entirely selfish because his son, Carl, is able to go to summer camp for the first time. The only problem is that Carl thinks he has cancer...
Harry Connick, Jr. transports listeners to the Mardi Gras parade with his latest album “Smokey Mary.” Its release is timed perfectly to commemorate the 20th anniversary of his Krewe of Orpheus. This group is one of the largest super krewes that organize momentous parades. Connick reprises a unique jazzy style in the fashion of his previous album “She” to...
Daniel Bambaata Marley and Riverside-based Natural Heights lit up the Barn with some much needed peace, love and reggae on what would have been Bob Marley’s 68th birthday, Feb. 6. While Natural Heights gave a decent enough performance, Marley (son of Ziggy Marley) electrocuted the crowd with jumps, chest pumps, highs and a feel of unmatched authenticity. There must...
A Side: Mood Songs
Toni: “Suffocate” J Holiday
Sandy: “Can’t take my eyes off of you” Lauryn Hill
Grace: “My Body is a Cage” Arcade Fire
Rebecca: “Sweet Victory” David Glen Eisley
Alex: “Closer” Nine Inch Nails
Colin: “Caramel” Suzanne Vega
Kendall: “Beautiful” Damian Marley
Mike: “Let’s Get it On” Marvin Gaye
Bueno: “Sexual Healing” Marvin Gaye
Jake: “Can’t Help Falling In Love” Elvis Presley
Wesley: “Yakety Sax” Boots Randolph
Leena:...
Valentine’s Day can be stressful enough in itself—booking the right restaurant, ordering the right flowers and chocolates; it's enough to go insane. Picking out the perfect outfit for the holiday is another story entirely. But have no fear. I’m here to help you cross at least one item off your V-Day to-do list with some tips on what to...
I was sorting through new releases for a book to review this issue when Victoria Roberts’ romance novel “X Marks the Scot” captured my attention with its cover art (Fabio in a kilt) and its horrendous title (is he a Scottish pirate?). I expected smut set in Scotland—nothing more, nothing less. But “X Marks the Scot” surprised me. Not...
Love. At a glance it’s just an umbrella term for the well-recognized red or pink symbol on Valentine’s Day cards, three-quarters of your family tree, that tingly feeling that can mean anything from infatuation to paresthesia on your buttocks. Good old, all-encompassing love.
But in 1973, psychologist John Lee decided that there are six different styles of love, slapped them...
As Valentine’s Day approaches, many of us think of what to get for our significant others: candy, flowers, cards, possibly a nice dinner. One thing that is highly undervalued, however, is music. Whether it be sung to you by your significant other, or played on record at an opportune time, the art of wooing is most certainly helped along...
Netflix has officially released their original series, “House of Cards.” The entire first season is comprised of 13 one-hour episodes and has been available in full since Feb. 1. The decision to release the season in its entirety is an interesting strategy by a company that has dominated the movie rental business for years, and I plan to review...