Weezer showcases indie, punk-rock sound with newest album
The ninth album by the rock band Weezer, “Everything Will Be Alright in the End,” is a perfect mixture of pop rock and the band’s indie punk style. Weezer seemed to want to write an album based on their upbringing as a band and also pay homage to those who inspired them, like the 1970s legendary […]
Gambino ‘needs to go back’ to original style
A person might recognize Donald Glover as a character on the NBC show “Community.” But Glover is also a rapper who goes by the Wu-Tang generated name Childish Gambino, and he recently released his mix tape “STN/MTN.” The California-born, Atlanta-raised rapper is striving for some success in the rap game rather than being known for his time spent […]
Vermtown Bash rocks downtown Vermillion
Grey skies and cool temperatures didn’t stop the fun at the Vermtown Bash Oct 8. The activities in downtown Vermillion rolled on as the chance of inclement weather became more prevalent. The Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, among other student groups from the University of South Dakota, was responsible for overseeing a couple sections of the kid-friendly activities, […]
Literature project urges students out of comfort zones
Through several disciplines, the University of South Dakota works to help students embrace their creative side. One organization, the Vermillion Literary Project, is devoted to promoting creative writing and contemporary poetry to all ages, stretching from the campus into the community. The project had the first of its poetry slam-style open mic nights Sept. 25, where students and community […]
Allen: Up-and-coming iLoveMakonnen on the verge of breaking into mainstream scene
Makonnen Sheran, better known as the artist iLoveMakonnen, makes poppy music, but from the viewpoint of the streets like a modern-day Curtis Mayfeild. That mixture of musical elements is ever-so-relevant in his self-titled iLoveMakonnen EP. Makonnen is not a rapper, but rather a Contemporary R&B singer similar to that of The-Dream’s Billboard hit “Shawty is a […]
Mick Jenkins’ “The Water” is a great 57 minutes
Alabama-born, Chicago-based rapper Mick Jenkins’ self-released album, The Water[s], is a great, 57-minute piece of music. Like many other Chicago rappers, Jenkins writes more for the poetry aspect of music rather than trying to strike big with lyrics that don’t make any sense. With a flow similar to that of Kendrick Lamar and a bass […]
Tom Petty’s latest album resembles classic style
Tom Petty is still the same Tom Petty he was 30 years ago — a laid-back blues guitarist who plays without a worry in the world. Except now it seems Petty needs a little more push to get his iconic voice out of his throat, since he is not writing hit songs like “Mary Jane’s Last […]