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The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

The greatest pick-me-up

Anne Nickoloff, Staff Reporter October 24, 2013

If ska concerts are known for anything, they’re known for their crowds. You see flailing. You see the mosh pit. You see every kind of punk. It’s an experience like no other; there’s even...

A funny, funky, folky Spot Night

Anne Nickoloff, Staff Reporter October 23, 2013

Lucky Spider and St. Lucia were two very different flavors of music. While the two members of Lucky Spider (Case Western Reserve University students and siblings Nick and Alex Pilla) touched on some...

Cleveland Orchestra voted “favorite orchestra in world”

Katy Witkowski, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 11, 2013

On Oct. 8, online classical concert finder bachtrack.com announced that the Cleveland Orchestra is the world’s favorite orchestra, based on an international online poll. For an orchestra that also calls...

Haim’s “Days Are Gone” leaves listener wanting more

Jason Walsh, Staff Reporter October 11, 2013

Artist: Haim Album: Days Are Gone Rating: 4/5 Haim consists of three sisters from Los Angeles in their mid-twenties, all within a couple years of each other, whose last name is Haim. Emerging with...

Minus the Bear revises sound in “Acoustics II”

Katy Witkowski, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 11, 2013

In 2008, Minus the Bear entered the recording studio without much of their normal equipment. No distortion pedals, no loops, no synthesizers. “Acoustics” was the result, featuring an original song...

The Observer’s Playlist of the Week: 10/11

Jason Walsh, Staff Reporter October 11, 2013

Major Lazer & Zeds Dead — “Turn Around (ft. Elephant Man)” This is basically your standard Major Lazer song, except that it doesn’t seem nearly as good as the great stuff on “Guns Don’t...

Passion Pit’s lead singer, Michael Angelakos, sang to an audience of students, alumni and family on Saturday, Sept. 28.

Higher & higher & higher

Anne Nickoloff, Staff Reporter October 5, 2013

A bobbing crowd of students roared after Passion Pit exited the stage. The chant crescendoed: “Encore! Encore! Encore!” Veale athletic center was stuffy, hot and filled with perspiration, yet...

The Observer Playlist of the Week: 9/27

Jason Walsh, Staff Reporter September 27, 2013

R. Kelly - “Genius” There are really no adjectives for this song other than “R. Kelly.” Get ready for “Black Panties,” out Nov. 11. Pusha T - “Nosetalgia (ft. Kendrick Lamar)” Pusha...

World-class Cleveland Orchestra calls Severance Hall home during the fall, winter and spring. During the summer, the Cleveland Orchestra performs at Blossom Music Center.

Severance Hall serves the students

Anne Nickoloff, Staff Reporter September 20, 2013

More than ever before, the Cleveland Orchestra has pushed student attendance at their upcoming concert season by implementing huge student discounts and increased advertising. “We’re trying to have...

CHVRCHES debut album falls short of expectations

Jason Walsh, Staff Reporter September 20, 2013

Artist: CHVRCHES Album: The Bones Of What You Believe Rating: 3 / 5 Although “The Bones Of What You Believe” is CHVRCHES’ debut album, it feels like they have been around for a while now. A...

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