Monthly Archives: March 2012

REVIEW: The Hunger Games

March 28th, 2012 | by Jordan Petersen

Many people are going so far as to utter blasphemy: the movie might be better than the book. And with a winning performance from Jennifer Lawrence, strong supporting cast and nonstop suspense, it is


“The Only Place” — Best Coast

March 27th, 2012 | by Chase Larson

With the familiar fuzzed out guitar chords and surf pop vibe, frontwoman Bethany Cosentino tweeted that the track is a "love song to California." If you ned a reason to pack up and make a move to the West Coast, this just may be your clarion call


“Civilian” — Wye Oak

March 22nd, 2012 | by Chase Larson

"Civilian" begins as a melancholy folk song, adds an element of indie vocal reverb, builds with a trotting beat and ends on a stirring crescendo. Get ready to utilize your "repeat" button


“I Wanna Be Your Man” — Willy Moon

March 20th, 2012 | by Kathy Hopkinson

Standing in the spotlight in a sharp, well-tailored suit, Willy Moon will take you back to the 1950s (or at least how you imagine the 1950s based on the many times you’ve seen the movie Grease). It’s over before you know it, so enjoy it while you can


REVIEW: The Artist

March 20th, 2012 | by Jordan Petersen

The Artist is a good film. It's very watchable, and refreshingly optimistic and light-hearted. It's sweet and funny and lovable. But rather than being surpassingly masterful or toweringly important, it is simply a neat exercise, a loving "hats off" to a noble caste of films in the cinema history.


“Ride” — Cary Brothers

March 19th, 2012 | by Jordan Petersen

I may be a bit late to the party, but I like to think there’s such a thing as fashionably late when it comes to good music. Ethereal and sweet, this heavily-produced song works perfectly for the emotionally charged tone


“Myth” — Beach House

March 15th, 2012 | by Chase Larson

The latest fare from Baltimore-based indie darlings Beach House features a trudging beat, shimmering guitars and haunting vocals that combine to form a song that's likely to kick off another successful album


John Carter: The Anti-Review

March 14th, 2012 | by Jordan Petersen

I did not see "John Carter" this last weekend. I could have. In fact, I planned to, all the way up to the day before. I had female accompaniment lined up, a theater and even a showtime. So, what happened


“Symmetry” — Tropic Of Pisces

March 13th, 2012 | by Kristin Clift

This trop-pop song radiates all the paradisiacal bliss of a tropical island, but without all the humidity and bugs. The whirling-twirling melodious verses set off by the syncopated rhythm of the chorus make for a delightfully gratifying song



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