Monthly Archives: January 2012

“The Awakening” Analysis

Posted on January 31, 2012 by tom

  Kate Chopin’s The Awakening illustrates Edna Pontellier’s struggle as she endures an awakening of hidden femininity and sexuality inherently repressed by the implied social constraints of the 19th century which required women to unconditionally devote their lives to their … Continue reading →

Widowspeak – Harsh Realm

Posted on January 28, 2012 by blane

Here is a video of Widowspeak performing a semi acoustic version of their song “harsh realm” in Copenhagen’s meat-packing district in December 2011. They released a sweet self titled LP in 2011 that makes me feel like I am in … Continue reading →

“The Artist” Review

Posted on January 24, 2012 by calvero

If you happen to know me personally then certainly you are aware of my love for silent films – particularly Chaplin and Keaton – so it should come as no surprise that when I received word that there would be a … Continue reading →

“Bad as Me” Review

Posted on January 23, 2012 by calvero

What can be said about Tom Waits that hasn’t already been said? With the release of Bad as Me (his most successful album to date commercially) Waits has added yet another gem to his already stellar catalog. The album opens … Continue reading →

MAKER Interview

Posted on January 23, 2012 by justine

It’s now 2012 and time to check out Maker, a band from Springfield, Massachusetts (that’s if you’re a slacker and haven’t already heard of them). Maker doesn’t get enough credit in the music scene, especially after they released their record … Continue reading →

Irrational Universe

Posted on January 22, 2012 by tom

  It undoubtedly goes without saying that Ernest Hemingway is one of the greatest writers whose words our generation will ever be fortunate enough to read. I will refrain from delving into a deep biography as you could just as … Continue reading →

“On the Road” Review

Posted on January 22, 2012 by justine

If there is one novel that I feel everyone should read in their lifetime it is On the Road written by Jack Kerouac. Although this novel is not new by any means (published in 1957) anyone can relate to it … Continue reading →

brave bird – maps (yeah yeah yeahs cover)

Posted on January 21, 2012 by blane

Check out this cover of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs – “Maps” as performed by Michigan’s Brave Bird. These dudes are awesome. Also, be sure to get their “Ready or not” EP here.

End of the Year Fashion Happenings

Posted on January 20, 2012 by tom

Blane’s Best Albums of 2011

Posted on January 18, 2012 by blane

Seahaven – Winter Forever Probably one of my most listened album of 2011. I am constantly finding myself putting this album on and singing it as loud as I can in my car. I rarely go a day without listening … Continue reading →