Taylor Ho Bynum: Alternative Energy, Jazz
Called “one of the most exciting figures in jazz’s new power generation” by Steve Dollar of Time Out Chicago, Taylor ...
Arts & Culture
The Idiot Box: Joy’s of Soap
Well, it was one hell of an interesting summer, at least for me. Not that yours wasn’t interesting, but mine ...
Album Review: The Infinite Definitive
The indie rock band Unknown Component is about to release their eighth album, “The Infinite Definitive,” on Oct. 12. What ...
The Cine-Files
Upon arriving back at Camp Wes for another illustrious academic year, I was un¬expectedly struck—as I’m sure many of you ...
Arts Brief
There were arts events abound this weekend, for those who cared to look. And it did take a bit of ...
Interpol’s “Interpol”: A Mixed Bag
Lush, gothic soundscapes? Rhythm section thrust front and center? Fraught lyrics about love in Gotham? Check, check, and check. Interpol’s ...
“Splice,” “The Last Exorcism,” and Horror Movie Reverence
“Splice,” a very good horror movie, and “The Last Exorcism,” a decent one, end on about the same note. This ...
How We Finally Met Carter Bays ’97
You probably thought we were done, finished. We spent all year leading up to an interview that never appeared in ...
Wesleyan First University to Receive Mellon Performing Arts Grant
In an era otherwise plagued by budget cuts and deficits, the Center for the Arts will have the good fortune ...
The Idiot Box
It’s a Mad Mad Mad Mad “Mad Men”