Top 10: Artists we’re excited to see at Firefly
In no particular order: 1) Chance the Rapper 2) Weezer 3) Sunflower Bean 4) The Shins 5) Wale 6) OK GO 7) Sub-Radio 8) The Strumbellas 9) Crywolf 10) MUNA
Tag: music
STAFF PICKS: What we’re listening to
We asked the newsroom what they’re currently jamming to. We got a range of responses, from sad indie rock to hyped-up hip-hop. Natalia Kolenko, Campus Editor: “My favorite song right now is ‘Green Light’ by Lorde. When…
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard
A shot to the chest of heart-thumping garage rock BY JAMES STEMPLE A sizeable crowd gathered at the 9:30 Club March 29 to see King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard. It was hard to move an inch at the…
Music Spotlight: Volcano by Temples
Psychedelic BY JAMES STEMPLE, STAFF WRITER Prepare to take a trip through pulsing colors with British psychedelic rock band Temples through their newest album, “Volcano,” which was released by Heavenly Records March 3 of this year. Formed in Kettering,…
Concert calendar
Live music this week Monday, Feb. 27 Airpark | Jammin’ Java | Doors at 6 p.m. | $12 to $22 Tuesday, Feb. 28 Japandroids | 9:30 Club | Doors at 7 p.m. | $25 Wednesday, March 1…
Q&A: Slothrust
Bassist Kyle Bann on the new album, the state of rock and… burgers? BY MACKENZIE REAGAN, CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF In October 2016, Bostonians-turned-Brooklynites Slothrust released their first album since moving across the country to Los Angeles. “Everyone Else,” a fusion of…
Questions and Answers: How long is an MMMBop?
A very serious investigation BY MACKENZIE REAGAN, CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF In April 1997, before most GMU freshmen were born, boy band Hanson—made up of brothers Isaac, Taylor and Zac—released “MMMBop,” a song voted best single in The Village Voice’s end-of-the-year Pazz…
This week at Mason
Monday, Feb. 20 Midterm progress reports Screening: “Ex Machina” | JC Cinema | 6 p.m. | Free Tuesday, Feb. 21 Hispanic Student Association Karaoke Night | The Hub Ballroom | 7 p.m. | Free Improv Jam | JC Georges…
A Valentine’s Day mixtape
No more mushy love songs. Here are five tracks that won’t make your crush blush. BY MACKENZIE REAGAN, CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF While cheesy love songs have their place—high school dances, first dances at weddings, weeknight karaoke—for the most part, they’re…
Check out this week’s on-campus events
Monday, Feb. 13 Last day to drop classes (33 percent tuition penalty) “The 13th” film screening | JC Cinema | 4:30 p.m. | Free Tuesday, Feb. 14 Valentine’s Day Paul Mitchell Fashion Show Event | The Hub Ballroom | 2…