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The Cool Kids long-awaited album features old-school sound

Christopher Nguyen July 12, 2011

The Cool Kids - Rush Hour Traffic by lecoupdulapin Even in the world of hip-hop in which rappers boldly announce the release date of their forthcoming album only to push it back again and again,...

Within and Without’s gentle sounds reveal intimate subtleties

Christopher Nguyen July 12, 2011

    On first listen, the debut album of Washed Out, Within and Without, floats and seems to disappear from mind, but further listens allow the gentle quietness and muffled...

Suite 709’s debut album blends genres, soulful vocals

Christopher Nguyen July 12, 2011

She Don't Even Know by user1299897 Since making their debut at South By Southwest last year, Suite 709 has built a devoted following that reaches far beyond its Austin base. With help from...

‘Last Summer’ evokes fond memories with lyrical craftwork

Christopher Nguyen July 12, 2011

Eleanor Friedberger - Scenes from Bensonhurst by MergeRecords When so many artists become consumed with concocting an album that attempts to define music or otherwise reach for music’s...

Librarian by day, rocker by night

Aaron West July 11, 2011

The soft-spoken, bearded library assistant in the Life Science Library doesn’t necessarily have the look of an indie rock guitarist who toured Europe with an acclaimed ’90s indie band, but...

Eisenberg to serve pizza at More Home Slice to promote film

Aleksander Chan July 11, 2011

In his new movie, “30 Minutes or Less,” Jesse Eisenberg plays Nick, a pizza delivery driver who is unwittingly caught up in a bank robbery scheme. Eisenberg won’t be holding up any...

Hargrave Arcade founder a modern day superhero for charities

Aaron West July 11, 2011

Trey Baker’s plain white, wooden house on Hargrave Street doesn’t stand out from the neighboring houses, but on one Saturday each month, Baker switches on more than 20 TVs and video game...

‘A Better Life’ challenges viewers not to tear up

Alex Williams July 8, 2011

It makes absolutely no sense that “A Better Life” is being released Friday. This is a lovely, strong little film featuring the quietly devastating acting duet of Demian Bichir and Jose Julian;...

‘Horrible Bosses’ delivers comedy, lacks character development

Alex Williams July 8, 2011

This summer has been notoriously strong for R-rated comedies. “Bridesmaids” has become the highest grossing Judd Apatow movie ever, and “Bad Teacher” is doing an unexpected amount...

Gay rights movement sparks conversation on gender vocabulary

Aleksander Chan July 7, 2011

When New York passed legislation legalizing same-sex marriage June 24, it proved a major victory for the gay rights movement and reflected the growing change of Americans’ attitudes toward gay...

Thai Fresh makes culture’s food ‘Thrice’ as nice

Rachel Perlmutter July 7, 2011

Walking into Thrice Cafe, there is an eclectic coffee shop feel — but with a twist. A hint of Thai spice wafts through the air amid the coffee aroma. The mismatched chairs and faux-grass stage...

Teddybears’ album falls short despite notable guest vocalists

Aaron West July 7, 2011

Teddybears’ discography has the sound of a band that’s been around long enough to have completely changed their style a few times. Since 1991, the band has given everything from death metal-influenced...

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