Articles tagged: Mike Bergin

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The Weekly List: Good Weather, Good Vibes

Cold weather people are bad people. In rebellion against the slowly dissipating cold, we as a collective opposition to snow boots and jackets, deserve to be happy. As we emerge... Read more

By April 1, 2015

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Spring Break: A Mental Regathering

The morning is crucial and different for every single person. You can hit the ground running with a 6am jog, or sleep in until noon. I’ve always found myself to... Read more

By March 12, 2015

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Vikings  Proves That Quality Over Quantity Wins Out

Vikings, the current pride of the History Channel, has shocked and entertained for nearly two years while only releasing 19 episodes total . This is one of the first times... Read more

By February 18, 2015

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I Am Jack’s Attempt To Ruin Childhood Icons

On November 18, 1985, Bill Watterson published the first part of Calvin and Hobbes, a comic strip that would run for 10 years. The series follows the adventures of the... Read more

By February 11, 2015

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Critical Voices: The Decemberists, What A Terrible World, What A Beautiful World

There are few bands that can be compared to R.E.M., the Smiths, and Neil Young through the lense of folk music. The Decemberists have released a number of hit songs... Read more

By January 28, 2015

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The Weekly List: 2014- An Indie Music Dream

2014 was a great year for music. Despite the fact that Kanye’s album did not drop, many others thankfully made up for that emotional blow. Indie music shined brightly through... Read more

By January 19, 2015

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The Return of the Funk

Introduced by one the best music videos of the year, Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars’ “Uptown Funk” has been stuck in everyone’s heads since its release. With Ronson’s funk album... Read more

By January 14, 2015

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The Weekly List: For your EDM friends

[8tracks url=”http://8tracks.com/mkb108/house-indie-peace-treaty” ] You are an Indie Alternative fan. Most people have not heard of the artists you listen to, and you like it that way. Unfortunately, being the one... Read more

By December 2, 2014

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Burger, Tap & Shake vs. The Tombs

Welcome back to the Halftime Burger Bracket 2014! We present to you the battle of The Tombs versus Burger Tap Shake. These are two very different eateries with two very... Read more

By and November 19, 2014

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The Weekly List: A Musical Sweater

[8tracks url=”http://8tracks.com/mkb108/fireside” ] Welcome to the Mid-Atlantic in November. It is cold. I bring you this message of mixed blessings for your Monday public service announcement.The torment of trudging through... Read more

By November 10, 2014

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Critical Voices: Haerts, Haerts

In their self-titled freshman album, Haerts crashes 80’s new wave into modern synth sound. However, this crash often comes with the calamity of too many genre-bending, mottled tracks. The majority... Read more

By November 7, 2014

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Supernatural’s new season is abnormal

The CW’s Supernatural, thriving well beyond the average television shelf life, premiered its 10th season on October 7th. Since 2005, the show has followed the lives of Sam (Jared Padalecki)... Read more

By October 31, 2014

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Critical Voices: Billy Idol, Kings and Queens of the Underground

Famous for his signature lip snarl, sexual innuendo-ridden songs, and a seemingly endless leather wardrobe, Billy Idol is at it again with his latest album, Kings & Queens of the... Read more

By October 27, 2014

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Critical Voices: Broods, Evergreen

Following the release of their popular single “Bridges” roughly a year ago, brother-sister duo Broods have just released their first album, Evergreen. The band is comprised of New Zealand’s Georgia... Read more

By October 16, 2014

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Point Break Live! is a Delightful Oddity

Point Break Live!, a traveling theater production paying homage to the 1991 film Point Break, is the love child of the Rocky Horror Picture Show, a 90’s masterpiece, and the... Read more

By October 10, 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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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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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

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Critical Voices: Vance Joy, Dream Your Life Away

Young, Australian performer James Koegh took on the name Vance Joy and broke onto the top of both indie and pop charts with his single “Riptide.” This hit serves as... Read more

By September 12, 2014

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Critical Voices: In the Valley Below, The Belt

It is finally here. After over a year since the release of their debut single “Peaches,” duo band In the Valley Below has released their first official LP titled, The... Read more

By September 3, 2014