OK Go keeps up pop-rock energy on new album
OK Go, the popular alternative rock band, released their latest album on Oct. 14. The Los Angeles-based band is comprised of lead singer and guitarist Damian Kulash, bass guitar and vocalist Tim Nordwind, percussionist Dan Konopka and guitarist, keyboardist and…
‘Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel!’ amplifies series’ fun, energy
More and more first person shooters try to boast a leveling system that allows for individualization and customization of the way you play; Borderlands shows them how it’s done. Building off the success of the first two games, “Borderlands: The…
Weekly EP Revue: Emblem3 fails to impress
After coming in fourth on the second season of Fox’s “X Factor,” Emblem3 were greeted with open arms by thousands of fans as they prepared the release of their debut album “Nothing To Lose.” Their success granted off the album…
Run the Jewels returns, impressive diamond in the rough
The relatively unknown, but well respected, hip-hop duo known as Run the Jewels has just released their second full-length album for free. “Run the Jewels 2” was to be released through the Nas-founded indie label Mass Appeal on Oct. 24,…
T.I. releases solid ninth album, does not work wonders
The best albums tell some kind of cohesive story or at least have a prevalent theme throughout. Hip-hop/rap isn’t an exception to this. When one looks at great rap albums—Kanye West’s “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy,” Kendrick Lamar’s “good…
‘Constantine’ debut struggles, characters lack certain magic
Everyone loves a British accent. This wasn’t the entire basis for bringing the popular anti- hero John Constantine to the small screen, but it’s more than a choice of vernacular. It’s a subtle commitment to the DC universe’s version of…
Taylor Swift shakes off critics, embraces new pop sound
Taylor Swift is back with her fifth studio album “1989.” The 24-year-old, known for her relatable songs of love, heartbreak and friendship, started her career when she was just 14 years old. In 2006, when she was 17, Swift…
Weekly EP Revue: Verité’s echo chamber
When New York City-based singer/songwriter, Kelsey Byrne released a collection of singles throughout this year, she gained mass internet traction. Known by her stage name, Vérité, this young artist hit number one on Hype Machine, has been written about on…
‘Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor’ filled with action, lore for fans
“Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor” is a great example of how to take a beloved and well-known intellectual property, and turn it into an incredible game. Video games based on films are almost always shallow, poorly made attempts to cash in…
‘Fury’ captures friendship, sacrifice in midst of violence
Ideals are peaceful. History is violent. Brad Pitt’s (“The Counselor”) stern and stoic Don “Wardaddy” Collier states this to a frantic, fearful Norman (Logan Lerman, “Noah”) as they, along with a battalion of American troops and tanks, seize a German…
