Guilty pleasures: top 5 in music
Debby Vasquez, Contributor
November 30, 2010
1. Journey – Yeah, you know you like them. This cheesy 80′s band was nowhere to be heard but on the oldies station. Once the song “Don’t Stop Believing” appeared on the “Sopranos” finale and on T.V. shows like, “The Hills” and “Glee,”... Read more »
Rihanna keeps it “Loud” with new album
Neelofer Lodhy, Staff Writer
November 23, 2010
With her number one single “Only Girl (In the World),” pop star Rihanna has once again lured fans in with another album. “Loud,” the singer’s latest album proves that the girl knows what she’s doing, and is destined to stay at the top of the charts. The album opens... Read more »
A Day to Remember releases new hardcore album
Neelofer Lodhy, Staff Writer
November 23, 2010
After a long anticipated wait, New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert has produced another successful album for A Day to Remember: “What Separates Me From You.” Not long after their third prior album, the band has delivered another masterpiece that fans have embraced with open arms. The... Read more »
The Birthday Massacre play the House of Blues
Ingrid Rosales, Arts and Entertainment Editor
November 17, 2010
Digging shallow graves and chasing murderous love interests may not seem the norm to many people, but for The Birthday Massacre, it’s all in a day’s work. This past weekend, the synth rock band spun their tales of whimsical, macabre fantasies at the House of Blues in Anaheim. The stop... Read more »
Kid Cudi’s sophomore album a solid effort
Neelofer Lodhy, Staff Writer
November 17, 2010
Although Kid Cudi may be dealing with a lot of personal issues in life, luckily for him, his music seems to drown out the surrounding buzz. Just a year later he has released “Man on the Moon Part II: The Legend of Mr. Rager,” the follow up to “Man on the Moon.” Produced by... Read more »
Brandon Flowers plays the Wiltern
Michael Santana, Staff Writer
November 17, 2010
Brandon Flowers once declared with his breakout band The Killers, “I’ve got soul, but I’m not a soldier.” With the acclaim and success of his solo album, alongside sold out tour stops across the country, it is apparent Flowers did not lie when he said he’d... Read more »
“Speak Now” good, but still elementary
Cyndi Gomez, Staff Writer
November 2, 2010
Taylor Swift carries an atomic weapon: the ability to lyrically belittle her bullies. Yet, her latest effort “Speak Now” fails at delivering that ultimate punch that could possibly elongate her career. For a barely 21-year-old, it’s incredible to fathom that two thirds of her songs... Read more »
Shakira’s hips brings audiences to the Staples Center
Michael Santana, Staff Writer
October 26, 2010
Whenever, wherever Shakira performs, people follow. Fresh off the release of her new album, “Sale El Sol,” Shakira delivered a set list of her Spanish and English hits, along with new material off the aforementioned album this past weekend at the Los Angeles Staples Center. Upon... Read more »
Kings of Leon review
Emma Dantoft, Staff Writer
October 26, 2010
Alternative rock band Kings of Leon released their anticipated fifth album, “Come Around Sundown” last week, making it clear that the Kings have finally found a good balance between their pedigree and process. Some fans might miss their old sound prevalent in their first... Read more »
“Down Terrace” makes huge impression for a small film
Sean Hunt, Staff Writer
October 20, 2010
For every great film like “Pulp Fiction,” there are thousands of others that try and fail to present a captivating story centered on crime. Directors like Tarantino and Scorsese have made their careers by weaving interesting crime stories, but with “Down Terrace,” Ben Wheatley... Read more »
