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 [...]
Not in Kansas Anymore: Dining experiences at Marciano Commons
When walking into Marciano Commons Fresh Food Dining Hall at 100 Bay State Road, you’ll think you’ve stumbled into the Oz of college dining. With a spacious layout, seating for 920 students and a number of menu options, it’s nothing like the on-campus dining facilities you have come to know. The fancy, if not temperamental, [...]
