The problem with listening to an entire album of electronic music is that you often feel like you are listening to the same song with a different track number. Read more...
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MODULAR INTERSCOPE
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February 7, 11:45 pm
Album Review: “The Cold Still”
Two years ago, The Boxer Rebellion made a name for itself with its album titled "Union" through its majestic and uplifting songs. Read more...
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ABSENTEE RECORDINGS
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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February 7, 12:39 am
Art student Claire Kohne transforms studio into installation project
Just a few floors away from Untitled Cafe, Claire Kohne, a fourth-year art student, opens the leaf-decorated walls of her art studio to art, conversation and surprisingly affordable coffee. Read more...
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Fourth-year art students Claire Kohne (left) and James Lee, as well as attendee Bella Week, partake in Kohne’s art installation.
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February 7, 12:21 am
Podcast “Stuff You Should Know” teaches with sound bites of knowledge
The popularity the "Stuff You Should Know" podcast has garnered from the 292 episodes that have been recorded since 2008 is proof that people still want to learn about interesting topics. Read more...
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Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant host the “Stuff You Should Know” podcast.
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February 7, 12:14 am
Mark Twain’s writings still appeal to broad audience 100 years after his death
Late in his career, in 1905, author Mark Twain claimed to have a new hobby: collecting compliments paid to himself. Read more...
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On Tuesday, the Hammer Museum will host a celebration of “The Autobiography of Mark Twain,” the first volume of which was published in November 2009.
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Arts, Arts Columns
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February 7, 12:09 am
POP PSYCHOLOGY: Rihanna should lead new feminist movement in pop music
Two years ago Tuesday, Rihanna cancelled her scheduled performance at the Grammys. Read more...
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Credit: DEF JAM RECORDS
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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February 7, 12:05 am
Theater Review
"Break of Noon," playing at the Geffen Playhouse until March 6, opens with a gunshot, as John Smith shouts "Bang!" Played with on-and-off intensity by Kevin Anderson, John verbally replays the shooting that just happened at his office building. Read more...
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Courtesy of MICHAEL LAMONT