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Living It Up

May 12, 2005 by

"All the weed smokers, make some noise," said a member of the Living Legends, feeding off the college-boy vibe of the crowd. Last Saturday, their sold-out appearance at the Hub provoked calm, yet coll...
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The Mighty Monolith of the Desert

May 5, 2005 by

When approaching a sprawling venue and 90-band lineup such as Coachella perhaps my most naive plan of action was to have a plan of action. Boasting acts from the comeback kids of Nine Inch Nails and N...
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Better Than Casual Sex

May 5, 2005 by

I kicked gratuitous amounts of ass this weekend at the Coachella Valley Music Festival. For the unenlightened, Coachella is a steamingly hot music festival in the middle of the desert. You spend two d...
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Palindromes | Nothing Ever Changes

May 5, 2005 by

After a morning spent dodging anti-abortion protestors on out own campus, I found it appropriate to, some hours later, snuggle up on my couch with "Palindromes," the newest Todd Solondz film, which wa...
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The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy | Don’t Forget to Bring a Towel

May 5, 2005 by

You know when a film opens with dolphins singing about the end of the world in a song called "So Long, and Thanks For All The Fish" you are in for something... special. This weekend was not the offici...
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Upcoming: Living Legends To Perform at Hub

May 5, 2005 by

Bay area hip hop scenesters the Living Legends have been making waves in the music industry for the last 10 years with innovative sounds, politically active lyrics and highly acclaimed releases.
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Bruce Springsteen | Devils and Dust | Sony

May 5, 2005 by

Bruce Springsteen, better known to fans as "the Boss" or "Bruuuuuuuce," has always been the hero of the workingman. Even though he's been elevated to godlike status, while receiving commercial and cri...
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Ben Folds | Songs For Silverman | Epic

May 5, 2005 by

After a four-and-a-half-year break, which included numerous side projects such as the Bens, William Shatner's Has Been and a trilogy of EPs, Ben Folds has finally released the follow up to his solo d...
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Big Hands You Know You’re The One

April 28, 2005 by

Even the glaring afternoon sunlight and perpetual dust cloud couldn't keep fans from rushing the stage just to grab a glimpse or even a high-five from their favorite rock bands at this, the first year...
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Words of Wisdom

April 28, 2005 by

Radio Girl: So, you preformed “Country Death Song,” that’s a pretty old song for you guys. Brian Ritchie: Yeah, that came out in 1984, on our second album. It’s quite a popular...
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#1 Reason Not to Blow a Horse in Your Bedroom

April 28, 2005 by

Rarely does an author come along that can pack people like sardines into a venue that has recently seen the likes of Modest Mouse, Spike and Mike's Sick and Twisted Festival of Animation and the Santa...
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Premature E-Joke-ulation

April 28, 2005 by

Two theater troupes satisfied plenty of audience members last weekend as they sought to tickle a certain bone with the presentation of "Endless Climax" ...90 Minutes of Pain.
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Los Angeles Plays Itself | Hate The Player, Not The Game

April 28, 2005 by

It is no wonder that CalArts professor Thom Andersen's documentary plays out like a long-winded lecture. Heavy on the visual appeal, but lacking in emphasis or enthusiasm, "Los Angeles Plays Itself" c...
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Hot Hot Heat | Elevator | Sire

April 28, 2005 by

It's become rather obvious that indie rock has taken over as the next logical progression in the popular music scene. Festival shows like Coachella have risen up from the extremely unlikely (who would...
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The Mountain Goats | The Sunset Tree | 4AD

April 28, 2005 by

Before writing this review, I'd never heard of the Mountain Goats; it's probably safe to say that neither have many of you. However, this is one band that should not go overlooked.
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