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Deerhunter’s bold new album, Monomania, is a mosaic of different sounds, textures

By NAOMI MCPHERSON
May 1, 2013 in Arts & Entertainment, Reviews

The title of Georgia-based indie outfit Deerhunter’s sixth full length LP, Monomania, was borne as a reflection of frontman Bradford Cox’s obsessive traits, specifically in regards to music: in a 2011 interview with Rolling Stone Magazine, Cox stated “I guess my time as a musician has gone by so fast that I realized that I have […]

Tanaya’s Table – Fickle & The Sandwich Smith

By TANAYA GHOSH
March 26, 2013 in Arts & Entertainment, Blogs, Reviews, Troy Meets World (old)

Of green tea Arnold Palmers and doughnut sandwiches. Ever eaten a savory sandwich on a doughnut bun? Yes, a DOUGHNUT bun! Now, before you write the idea off, or conjure up thoughts of sugary, glazed, fried dough surrounding your sandwich fillings, hold that thought. Things are not always what they seem, but not necessarily in […]

One woman show misses mark

By ALINA ABRAMOVICH
March 12, 2013 in Arts & Entertainment, Reviews

A one-person comedy show is a slippery slope of potential for either success, or disaster. Since there is only one performer on stage, there is absolutely no distraction for the audience if the jokes are falling flat, or if said performer messes up their routine. Considering how difficult it is to perform in a solo […]

Deerhunter’s bold new album, Monomania, is a mosaic of different sounds, textures

Tanaya’s Table – Fickle & The Sandwich Smith

One woman show misses mark

Die Hard delivers fast-paced action, lacks substance

Play offers unconventional look at love

No centers on campaign slogan, not Chilean history

Jekyll & Hyde musical delivers multi-faceted hit

Doctor makes health care feel-good fun

Students bring the fire to Chicago script

Indie darlings’ album veers mainstream

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