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Track of the Day

“Frozen Oceans” — Shiny Toy Guns

May 22nd, 2012 | by Jordan Petersen

Shiny Toy Guns is an interesting band. They had a moment in the sun and got to some point of popularity with "Le Disko," but then they seemed to mostly disappear, which is too bad, because there's a whole lot of other good stuff to mine from their other albums. Like "Frozen Oceans."

Culture

Much More Than Simply Pottermore

May 22nd, 2012 | by Merrill Simpson

I am not ashamed for the following act: I have joined Pottermore. And yes, I am wearing fuzzy slippers and a smoking jacket. Are you jealous yet

Track of the Day

“Blindsided” — Bon Iver

May 16th, 2012 | by Kathy Hopkinson

Soothing, enchanting and with a rhythmic, sweet sadness, this throwback track from Bon Iver proves to be a solid driving-with-deep-thoughts tune

TV & Film

REVIEW: The Avengers

May 15th, 2012 | by Jordan Petersen

I've been afraid for a while that summer movies were devolving into a series of increasingly empty excuses to showcase supermodels and explosions. However, The Avengers marks the return of the true summer blockbuster.

Track of the Day

“Master & A Hound” — Gregory Alan Isakov

May 3rd, 2012 | by Chase Larson

This melancholy tune from Gregory Alan Isakov plays out like a bitter lullaby during those nights you can't seem to sleep and lay awake gazing out the window, searching for answers

Features

Lady Gaga Makes Her Return To A Vastly Altered Pop Landscape

May 2nd, 2012 | by Hunter Schwarz

Remember Lady Gaga? Yes, the pop star in the meat dress. Remember when it seemed like she would never go away? Well, she did. For six months. But now she's back to take on what pop has become

Track of the Day

“Cathedrals” — Jump, Little Children

May 1st, 2012 | by Lauren Laws

Formerly known as Jump, Little Children, Jump's last album came out in 2004, but the group's songs were a soundtrack for my teenager years and have stuck with me ever since. This particular song will make you feel feelings you didn't even know you had