Fine lines are in overabundance: good and evil, clever and stupid, love and hate. As distressing as it is to see people walking around with incompatible opinions, it’s equally distressing to never explore the depths of such differences. Read more...
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April 2, 12:41 am
Love or Hate: Columnists face off over “The Avengers”
Arts, Arts Columns
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April 1, 2:53 am
B-Sides: ‘New Immortals’ list weighs quantity over quality
The original version of this article contained an error and has been changed. See the bottom of the article for additional information. Welcome back to school everybody, and welcome to spring quarter. Read more...
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March 7, 12:08 am
B-Sides: SXSW concert brings new level of immersive experience
I’ve written about a couple of huge music festivals this quarter. Read more...
Photo: South by Southwest takes over the city of Austin, Texas, with bands performing at venues that range from amphitheaters to barbecue joints.
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February 28, 12:05 am
B-Sides: Streaming options, popular artists reverse tide of piracy
In 1999, Napster was born. And the music industry shuddered. Read more...
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February 27, 12:15 am
Against the Grain: Brendan Hornbostel: Black Flag, Iceage build on West Coast Punk
Beyond the blazing fast drums, aggressive guitars and piercing vocals that have made West Coast punk an against-the-grain entity is the adoption of an anti-authority, do-it-yourself attitude that embraces individuality. Read more...
Photo: Black Flag’s 1981 debut album “Damaged,” featured the anthem, “Rise Above,” that cemented the band’s West Coast punk sound.
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February 22, 12:00 am
Aalhad Patankar: Bond tribute at Oscars to honor an icon
He’s ski-jumped off entire mountains, been to the moon and swum into the depths of a frozen lake in a three-piece suit. He’s broken as many hearts as he has bones, all in the name of his country. No he’s not the Dos Equis guy, he’s Bond. James Bond. Read more...
Photo: Daniel Craig is the most recent James Bond. The James Bond film series will be honored at this year’s Academy Awards.
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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February 20, 12:18 am
Against the Grain: Sublime, Wax emit California aura in music
There are few places in America where the sun shines brighter than Los Angeles, especially in music. Artists blend the carefree atmosphere of genres like reggae and ska, bringing a relaxing charm to the city’s music. Read more...
Photo: Sublime created what is still regarded as classic Southern California music. Their albums have continued to represent the music of Los Angeles, celebrating the ups and downs of life.