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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Playlist of the Week: 1/24

Anne Nickoloff, Staff Reporter January 23, 2014

“Blow” — Beyoncé I’ll admit that when I think Beyoncé, I think “Single Ladies.” However, that quickly changed after she released her newest, self-titled album “Beyoncé” on Dec. 13....

“Our music is for everyone. Just like ice cream.”

Anne Nickoloff, Staff Reporter January 17, 2014

Known for its wacky, lively shows, Man Man created its own eccentric style through five albums and lengthy tours. And on Jan. 23, their tour will stop by at the Grog Shop. When The Observer called him...

A passion worth following

A passion worth following

December 8, 2013

Case Western Reserve University students are known for wearing many hats. Many balance academics, memberships in student groups and social lives: most choose only two. But senior Jordan Genovese throws...

The Observer’s Playlist 11/22/13

Jason Walsh, Staff Reporter November 22, 2013

Run the Jewels ft. Big Boi — “Banana Clipper” Another week, another Run the Jewels video. Killer Mike and El-P have been releasing a string of videos lately in support of “Run the Jewels,”...

Let the music message resonate

Anne Nickoloff, Staff Reporter November 15, 2013

Tomorrow, Case Western Reserve University’s music department will host a colloquia called “Queer Popular Music—a conference.” In a renovated church. Instead of the religious activities or...

The Observer’s Playlist of the Week: 11/15

Jason Walsh, Staff Reporter November 15, 2013

Peter Gabriel - “Courage” “Courage” was originally supposed to be on Peter Gabriel’s 1986 album “So,” but it didn’t make the cut. Then, just in the last few weeks, Gabriel decided to finish...

Drake’s and Pusha T’s albums drop: Add them to the “best of 2013” shelf

Jason Walsh, Staff Reporter November 8, 2013

Artists: Drake / Pusha T Albums: Nothing Was The Same / My Name Is My Name Ratings: 4/5 / 4/5 Here we have two of the most anticipated hip-hop albums of 2013. Besides “Yeezus” and “Magna Carta...

The Observer’s Playlist of the Week: 11/8

Jason Walsh, Staff Reporter November 8, 2013

Drake - “Come Thru (James Blake Version)” There is a story floating around the internet that the only decoration on the walls of Drake’s studio is a vinyl copy of James Blake’s debut album. I...

The Observer’s Playlist of the Week: 11/1

Jason Walsh, Staff Reporter November 4, 2013

M.I.A. - “Y.A.L.A.” M.I.A. flips Drake’s Y.O.L.O. motto/hashtag into “You Always Live Again,” the newest single off her forthcoming “Matangi.” That album is due out Nov. 5, and is shaping...

Lucius, Alpenglow celebrate Halloween at Spot Night

Anne Nickoloff, Staff Reporter November 3, 2013

The Spot’s last show displayed an audience filled with sailors, ghouls, celebrity look-a-likes and (as with all college Halloween celebrations) plenty of cats. However, opener Alpenglow had the best...

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