If you’re like me and not a fan of Glee (although you still enjoy movies and shows about singers), then you’re in luck. The universe has been kind to us with Pitch Perfect, a funny and entertaining flick about the high and low notes (literally) of competitive a capella singing. […]

Calling a film “epic” is often a gross overstatement; however, I do not reserve the use of that word for Cloud Atlas. The midnight premiere on Oct. 26 may have been understated at best, but the movie certainly speaks for itself. The film is based on David Mitchell’s 2004 novel […]

Have you ever started writing a novel, screenplay or poem and stopped midway or hid it in your desk because you thought it was not good enough? Do you have an awesome idea for a song but are worried that people won’t like it? Well, my friends, I’m here to […]

In a time with prominent psychedelic pop groups such as MGMT, Animal Collective and The Flaming Lips, it would appear that there is no more room in the genre for another band. Australia’s Tame Impala begs to differ; their sophomore effort Lonerism is a fine addition to the genre. Band […]

The new Department of Music and Theatre opened its fi rst-ever musical production this past Friday, Oct. 19. The show Hairspray was an ambitious fi rst choice, but the risk paid off. Hairspray was a delight, and though not without fault, it was the most professionally presented student performance that […]

Have you ever wondered what the creation of a musical looks like? On Oct. 7, the local theater community had a one-night opportunity to experience this process fi rsthand. The Carnegie Theatre hosted a premiere, live reading of The Sandman: A Little Nightmare Musical, created by composer Richard Oberacker and […]

When Muse released the trailer for their latest album, The 2nd Law, many fans reacted negatively. The trailer featured music that sounded like dub step, quite the opposite of Muse’s progressive rock. Relax, Muse fans. Although The 2nd Law has a few experimental moments, it still primarily consists of their […]

When I tell many Xavier students that I’m a member of Don’t Tell Anna (DTA) most people respond with either a “What’s that?” or a “You’re funny?” My response to the first question (usually in a bureaucratic, soulless way): DTA is an improvisational comedy troupe that is not affiliated with […]

This past Friday, Ingrid Michaelson, an artist of some of the smoothest, most moving popular songs of our time, visited the Taft Theater. She came to town as part of her acoustic tour. Not only did Michaelson bring her amazing musical talents, but she also brought a personality that seemingly […]

The Avett Brothers released their seventh studio album entitled The Carpenter on Sept. 11, their second album with producer Rick Rubin and record label Universal Republic. As expected, the Avetts have produced another album that goes deeper lyrically; however, it certainly continues with the musical shift in their work, catering […]