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(02/06/15 2:14am)
What starts as an average music video for just another rock band becomes a work of art, as the group starts to play in front of a green screen. The upbeat tempo of the drums keep time as the world around the band begins to shift, morphing into various psychedelic patterns and shapes.
(02/04/15 12:46am)
A blues guitarist who doubles as a Jewish deli cook? Oy vey.
(01/29/15 11:38pm)
Flashback to your seventh grade art class – you’re painting a self-portrait. You’re mostly worried about getting paint on your new shirt, despite the school-provided smock. You have 10 more minutes before you have to start cleaning up, and you’re questioning why someone ever let you use a paintbrush. The eyes look like oranges, the head looks pretty square. By the end of the whole ordeal, you’re happy to accept you aren’t the next Picasso.
(11/18/14 11:17pm)
It’s getting close to the holiday season and there are changes of all sorts: the weather, the attire and most importantly, the music. Whether or not Christmas is celebrated, it’s hard not to sing along to the tunes we’ve grown accustomed to hearing this time of year. Compiled here is a list of some classics, some favorites and of course, some of the more recent productions.
(11/16/14 11:34pm)
Thursday, I spent $40 to get into a frat party.
(11/05/14 2:10am)
A warrior steps into the spotlight, preparing for battle in his heavy leather chest piece. The hat he wears is comical: a big pom-pom sits on top, and the primary colors juxtapose the plain chestnut armor. A sequined robe drapes his shoulders and glittering wings adorn his back, giving the warrior an appearance of magic and mystery.
(10/29/14 1:27am)
Whether you’ve seen tens or hundreds of movies, can you pick one movie that rises above the rest? Compiled here is a list of picks from students hanging around the union on Sunday. See if you agree with their choices.
(10/29/14 12:33am)
Harry Potter’s story may be over, but his magical world still needs exploring – and fans are thrilled.
(10/26/14 9:55pm)
It’s one thing to be a cover band; it’s quite another to be a Grammy winning cover band.
(10/22/14 2:52am)
Whether you’re having a Halloween party, putting together a costume or just in the mood for some creepy tunes, this list has what you’ll need. The gory, grotesque lyrics of popular artists are perfect for this time of year, as eager thrill-seekers search for the next fright.
(10/19/14 11:16pm)
With midterm season upon us, you may not have the time to explore what’s new in the music scene. Just playing one of Spotify’s “cram like there’s no
(10/15/14 12:36am)
Duane Michals has spent over half of his life capturing his imagination with a camera.
(10/08/14 12:53am)
It’s no secret that only a small percentage of bands are signed to a major record label and move on to becoming the “next big thing.”
(10/02/14 10:22pm)
Anthony Raneri of alternative band Bayside remembers when the band played shows in front of unpredictable audiences – some of which ended in police intervention.
(09/24/14 1:51am)
I often use holidays, like Rosh Hashanah, to teach my 8-year-old brother about the faith. Like when I first explained to him why we eat apples and honey – which symbolizes hope for a sweet new year. I remember making him the dish, describing why we put the two ingredients together and then bonding over the nosh. Since that year, we’ve been responsible for making the snack so the family can enjoy it.
(09/21/14 7:25pm)
After a band plays its final chord, lead singers often take a bow, wave to the crowd and thank everyone for coming out.
(09/17/14 4:05am)
It’s the one thing we always seem to want more of, no matter how much we have – money. Artists of all genres can relate to the struggle, be it a rapper “making bank” with his crew or an old school rock band complaining of its shortage of funds. Here is a list of all things cash related, so you have something to listen to while you fantasize about jumping into a sea of coins, Scrooge McDuck style.
(09/15/14 12:59am)
The world of poetry exists on one UB website.
(09/15/14 12:53am)
Joe Nichols may live in Texas, but he’s always loved the Buffalo Bills. No stranger to tailgates, the singer was prepared to croon for an audience full of both football and country fans.
(09/12/14 1:39am)
When Loss Glazier created the Electronic Poetry Center in 1995, he had no idea that it would still exist today, let alone be an epicenter of poetic evolution and teaching.