Moving forward with Backwards
More often than not, indie films are dubbed “B-Films” and are portrayed as being far less cinematically appealing than their Hollywood blockbuster counterparts. Within the last half-decade or so, however, these films have seen quite the upward swing. Why the sudden attraction to the films that walk the path less traveled? Independent films, while obviously […]
An interview with Perfume Genius
With a piano, synthesizer, some drum beats and a couple polished fingernails, Perfume Genius (A.K.A. Mike Hadreas) released his sophomore album Put Your Back N2 It in February. The album represents Genius’s growth from desire to determination since the release of his first album, Landing, in 2010. He is touring the U.S. throughout October. Will Dowsett: The vibe of the album […]
Indie rock band Vetiver livens The Middle East
Indie rock bands Vetiver, up-and-comers Here We Go Magic and The Big Search played at the Middle East last Thursday. Big Search opened the three-hour show in the downstairs portion of the club. The modest two-piece group focuses mainly on slow, melodic riffs on both acoustic and electric guitars, which provided a mellow opening, but […]
Losing pounds won’t gain you longevity
A low-calorie diet can improve your overall health, immunity and metabolism. It may even help you squeeze into an outfit you’ve wanted to wear for years. But, according to a recent study, reducing your caloric intake will not increase your life expectancy. Nature recently published the results of a 23-year-long study conducted at the National Institute […]
Reviewing Lil Wayne’s Dedication 4 mixtape
Last month, hip-hop superstar Lil Wayne made a controversial statement that said he is taking a hiatus from the genre. He decided to tender his “resignation” with an update to his Dedication mixtape series this past Labor Day. Dedication 4 looks to remind many of his detractors what made him into such a superstar in […]
