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Critical Voices: Prince, Art Official Age and PlectrumElectrum

The summer of 1995 saw an ugly divorce between Prince and Warner Brothers Records, with whom Prince had signed in 1978. While under contract with Warner Brothers, Prince released several... Read more

By October 2, 2014

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Craig Ferguson’s Name Game Shows Promise

Who Wants to be a Millionaire? Wheeeeel of Fortune! Deal or No Deal? These phrases are etched in our memory from wasting days away on our couches with the flu,... Read more

By October 2, 2014

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Whiplash is a Traumatic Reward

There’s a certain set of neuroses associated with playing music that will resonate with anyone who’s ever picked up an instrument: that during practice you’ll out yourself as incompetent to... Read more

By October 1, 2014

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CGI: Computer Generated Indifference?

American cinema has always been defined by its ability to innovate. Westworld, a small sci-fi movie released in 1973 starring Yul Brynner, changed the way movies would be made forever.... Read more

By October 1, 2014

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Glover Park Farmer’s Market is a Delectable Basket

As a native Californian, there are few things I find more pleasurable than fresh, locally sourced produce. Just thinking about leafy, fresh-picked collard greens warms my soul; as far a... Read more

By September 30, 2014

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Twenty One Pilots Takes 9:30

In the middle of their set, lead singer of Twenty One Pilots Tyler Joseph said, “When you have the microphone you can do whatever you want,” and that’s exactly what... Read more

By September 29, 2014

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The Weekly List: The 90s are Back!

[8tracks url=”http://8tracks.com/mkb108/return-of-the-90-s” width=”610″ ] Do you miss neon windbreakers, Saved by the Bell, and original Pokémon? Go get your Walkman and get ready for this edition of The Weekly List.... Read more

By September 29, 2014

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A Case for the Classics: 12 Angry Men

Courtroom dramas, in film and elsewhere, are generally concerned with lawyers. This makes sense–after all, lawyers are the main actors in the courts, presenting arguments and making cases, locked in... Read more

By September 26, 2014

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Square Dancing not only for Squares

Our taxi driver carefully guided us through the maze of cars that lined the dark, narrow street. He seemed a little confused dropping off a group of college students in... Read more

By September 25, 2014

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NEEDTOBREATHE Dazzles at the Filmore

Few concerts are worth going to if they are on a Monday night during a week with essays due and exams looming. The NEEDTOBREATHE performance at the Filmore on September... Read more

By September 25, 2014

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Gotham Presents a Fresh Origin Story

Over the last decade, comic book heroes have found their home on the silver screen. While Marvel has created an empire in movie theaters, DC Comics has carved out a... Read more

By September 24, 2014

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Erika’s Flea Market Finds: Georgetown

One of the perks of apartment living is, of course, the newfound decorating space. One of the downsides of decorating, however, is the costly endeavor of finding art objects with... Read more

By September 24, 2014

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The Weekly List: Cop These Covers

[8tracks url=”http://8tracks.com/mkb108/weekly-list-the-cover-set” ] Welcome to the Weekly List! Now for you music fans out there, there is something fun and exciting that comes out on very rare occasions, much like... Read more

By September 23, 2014

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Latest Doctor Who Successfully Draws on Roots

Following last week’s rather unconventional Listen, it was probably a smart thing for Who-showrunner Stephen Moffat to return the series to its more formulaic roots. Time Heist, written by longtime... Read more

By September 23, 2014

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Critical Voices: Bahamas, Bahamas is Afie

Whenever I find myself emotionally deep in the cheap seats, I often turn to my favorite artists for the inspiration I need to move forward. For most of my years... Read more

By September 22, 2014

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The Weekly List(en): Can’t Stop The Chillwave

[8tracks url=”http://8tracks.com/cumberdale/downtempo” width=”500″ height=”500″ ] Whether you’re in the zone at Lau or zoning out back out home, sometimes you just can’t handle lyric-driven music. This eight-song selection of atmospheric... Read more

By September 19, 2014

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Critical Voices: Generationals, Alix

Any band foraying into the realm of indie-pop can attest to the difficulties that this genre presents. Trying to create a catchy, high-energy sound without coming across as empty and... Read more

By September 19, 2014

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Critical Voices: Tweedy, Sukierae

Sukierae, father-son duo Jeff and Spencer Tweedy’s first album, plays like a twenty track long jam session, with all the good and bad that implies. The duo, going by the... Read more

By September 18, 2014

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Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby  Overcomes Limitations

One thing that needs to be understood about The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby is that it was originally conceived and screened as two films: Him and Her. These films, which... Read more

By September 18, 2014

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Synth and Serenity: Sylvan Esso takes the Howard Theatre

Walking down U Street towards the Howard Theatre’s classic, regal exterior, I saw the awakening signs of the neighborhood’s dynamic nightlife. I arrived 30 minutes before doors opened, and a... Read more

By September 17, 2014