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The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Grog Shop goes back to the ’90s

Mike Suglio, Staff Reporter October 31, 2014

On Oct. 21, Minus the Bear played a sold-out concert to a crowd of dedicated fans. However, some of the openers didn’t quite fit the bill. Opener Young Widows recently released their new full-length...

Playlist of the Week

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter October 31, 2014

“Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band”—The Flaming Lips Feat. My Morning Jacket, Fever The Ghost & J. Mascis In a move of either sheer brilliance or pure blasphemy, The Flaming Lips have released...

The Flaming Lips new album brings a psychedelic album to an even weirder place.

Too weird to beat The Beatles

Anne Nickoloff, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 31, 2014

It’s a wonder why The Flaming Lips felt the need to cover the entirety of The Beatles’ “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” award-winning, culture-changing shockwave of an album… but they...

K.Flay

K.Flay on a Tuesday

Anne Nickoloff, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 17, 2014

Tucked in the dark back room of Mahall's 20 Lanes, a group of over 50 hipsters gathered on the evening of Oct. 14, waiting for indie rapper K.Flay to take the tiny stage. Leather jackets, piercings,...

Playlist of the Week

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter October 17, 2014

“From The Night” — Stars This year marks 15 years since Stars debuted as a band, and “From The Night” bears the masterful seal of indie pop veterans. Despite the flamboyant disco of on this...

K.Flay hits Mahalls 20 Lanes on Tuesday, Oct. 14.

Rapper K.Flay at Mahall’s this Tuesday

Anne Nickoloff, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 11, 2014

Live rap + bowling. If this combination grabs your attention and you've got a free Tuesday night, K.Flay is coming into Cleveland to perform at Mahall's 20 Lanes on Oct. 14. With a unique blend...

Not your typical Saturday night

Temi Omilabu, Staff Reporter October 10, 2014

If you’re like me, and you can appreciate the vocal talent you don’t have when you hear it, Arts After Dark is the perfect event for you. Arts After Dark is an annual showcase for singers,...

Playlist of the Week

October 10, 2014

“We Come from the Same Place” — Allo Darlin’ With fall just beginning to rear its head, the earnest and organic sounds of Allo Darlin’ are a deeply comforting soundtrack to the change of seasons....

Playlist of the week

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter October 3, 2014

“Is This How You Feel?” — The Preatures After generating some buzz in their home country of Australia, The Preatures have thrown their hat into the ring of new music this week with their debut album,...

Juicy J

Juicy J announced as replacement Fall Concert performer

Enio Chinca, Staff Reporter October 2, 2014

The University Program Board recently announced that Juicy J will be the replacement performer for Case Western Reserve University’s 2014 Fall Concert. Juicy J, a rap musician, is famous for songs such...

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