In November, the folk duo The Civil Wars, comprised of singer-songwriters Joy Williams and John Paul White, abruptly announced they were canceling all upcoming tour dates, citing “internal discord” and “irreconcilable differences.”
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Ready Player One: Players not defined by their in-game actions
There’s been a lot of buzz lately over Rockstar Games’ new game, the latest installment of the massively popular “Grand Theft Auto” series that is known for its open world game play and freedom of choice. But with the release of the game’s new trailers this week, the same questions we’ve heard over the years […]
B-Sides: Child ballads provide refreshing stories among sea of repetitive music
There’s something about old stories that manage to hold our interest long past their telling. I noticed this in Ireland when I studied abroad in the fall: The past and its tales are revered and treasured as part of Ireland’s national history. America doesn’t necessarily have the same long-standing history (a country can’t have 17th-century […]
Ready Player One: Video game crime on the rise, constantly evolving
I want to play a video game, but I’m afraid of being mugged.
B-Sides: Twitter #music app has the one-up on Myspace
When the new Myspace first emerged as a good way to find and listen to music, I was a big fan of the new site. Its interface was sleek and easy to use, and I could listen to full songs and albums for free. One problem: the company didn’t create an accompanying app for the […]
Ready Player One: Publishers should make gamble on story-driven video games
I was about 20 minutes into 2K Games and Irrational Games’ new release “BioShock Infinite” when I realized the ice cream I had grabbed from the fridge had completely melted while I was absorbed in the game. While the graphics and game play are both stunning, what really makes “BioShock Infinite” stand out for me is the storyline.
B-Sides: PSY keeps up entertainment factor with new song ‘Gentleman’
Beware, users of the Internet. PSY is back. On Saturday, PSY debuted his new single “Gentleman” at a packed concert in Seoul’s World Cup Stadium, and has also released the video online, Rolling Stone reports. So, I took the plunge and decided to watch it. It had to be done. And in the end, the […]