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Amy Schumer and LeBron James in Trainwreck./Courtesy IMDb

“Trainwreck” doesn’t pull any punches

Julia Bianco, Director of Web and Multimedia July 17, 2015

In 2010, Amy Schumer did her first televised 30 minute stand-up special on Comedy Central. She made jokes about her appearance, her love life, her family. At one point, she set the audience in stitches...

Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock in Netflixs Daredevil/Courtesy IMDb

The Emmy nomination snubs people aren’t talking about

Julia Bianco, Director of Web and Multimedia July 16, 2015

By most accounts, the Emmy nominations for 2015 got things right: Amy Schumer, Taraji P. Henson, Tatiana Maslany, Viola Davis, Will Forte and more were all given their time in the sun over perpetual, but...

Neon Trees will be back in Cleveland again next week, touring off their latest album, Pop Psychology.

Neon Trees to bring “Pop Psychology” to House of Blues

Jeniece Montellano, Copy Editor July 7, 2015

Music is often more than a pleasing combination of sounds; to Neon Trees’ singer and songwriter, Tyler Glenn, it was a form of catharsis. Their newest album, “Pop Psychology,” reflects Glenn’s...

Dopamine is a solid album for Third Eye Blind, but it doesnt break away from the bands previous work.

Third Eye Blind’s “Dopamine” sentimental, but unsurprising

Anne Nickoloff, Director of Print July 6, 2015

Before listening to the latest Third Eye Blind album, there are a few crucial notes to acknowledge: 1. Don’t expect it to sound like “Jumper,” “Semi-Charmed Life” or “How’s It Going to...

Are we becoming musically illiterate?

Are we becoming musically illiterate?

Julia Bianco, Director of Web and Multimedia July 6, 2015

You've probably heard your parents say it before: Today's music just isn't as good as the music was in their day. Maybe it's too loud, or too rhythmic or maybe they just don't like the message. You've...

Playlist of the week: July 3, 2015

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter July 3, 2015

“Money Over Love”—Bilal Feat. Kendrick Lamar “I rock that box on credit,” snarls Bilal as he channels the narrative falsetto and vintage soul sounds of Curtis Mayfield on “Money Over Love.”...

Playlist of the Week: June 19, 2015

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter June 20, 2015

“Gates Of Dawn”—Heartless Bastards Heartless Bastards’ latest LP, “Restless Ones,” marks the first time since 2006 that the group has maintained the same lineup as its preceding album. That...

Singer Dave Bayley serenaded the House of Blues audience at the Glass Animals show earlier this week.

Peanut butter vibes

Anne Nickoloff, Director of Print June 19, 2015

Rain forest noises crescendoed behind a haze of green light. Then, rainfall sounded. A pineapple sat, almost unnoticeable, by a set of stacked speakers. The crowd condensed, and indie-alt band Glass...

The unlikely friendship between Boo (Lea DeLaria) and Pennsatucky (Taryn Manning) was one of the most enjoyable parts of Orange is the New Black season three.

Lock in for season three of “Orange is the New Black”

Julia Bianco, Director of Web and Multimedia June 14, 2015

Season three of “Orange is the New Black” was out to prove the series’ staying power. After introducing one of the most villainous villains of all last season, the show was faced with the dilemma...

Indominus Rex serves as the films surprisingly sympathetic villain.

Dinos soar in “Jurassic World”

Julia Bianco, Director of Web and Multimedia June 12, 2015

I have a confession to make, and I need you all to forgive me in advance for it: I’ve never seen “Jurassic Park.” An extreme scaredy-cat as a kid, I used to leave the theater during commercials for...

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