Wednesday, December 3, 1997 MUSIC: Eurasian folk music has an impact on musical tastes, attitudes world-wideBy Jessica Holt Daily Bruin Contributor Velveeta. That gooey processed cheese that goes on just about anything. Velveeta is to cheese as the Bulgarian Voices "Angelite" is to cultural music. On Saturday, the newest arrival of world music will descend […]
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Whispers & Screams
Wednesday, December 3, 1997 Everyone’s buzzing about who the killer is in the sequel to last year’s horror hit, but the stars of ‘Scream 2’ are keeping things hush-hushBy Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Senior Staff With the pressure of finals week coming, most Bruins are probably ready for the midnight yell. But this winter break […]
Giving thanks for punk and ska
Wednesday, December 3, 1997 MUSIC: KROQ concert livens up Irvine’s holiday turkey, mashed potatoesBy Michelle Zubiate Daily Bruin Contributor A scene unfolds: over a thousand screaming kids swing, dance and pay homage to a zoot-suited man who knows more moves than Michael Jackson. The man disappears and in his place an army of biker oompaloompas […]
Baby, it’s cold outside
Wednesday, December 3, 1997 … but A&E is heating things up. Sort of. Here are our holiday video rental recommendations.’Twas the week before finals and all across campus students were braving El Niño’s icy torrents, ruining many a pair of shoes in Westwood Plaza’s cruel puddles, leaving many a pair of shorts tragically unworn. Winter […]
Top 10 CDs 4 music writers (and a partridge in a pear tree)
Wednesday, December 3, 1997 1997 proved to be an especially interesting year in music, as singles, rap music and catchy pop ruled while album sales, electronica and alternative rock suffered a backlash. The Bruin’s music writers have compiled their top-10 lists, recapping a zany year that had listeners nostalgic for the ’80s and ’70s.1. U2 […]
‘Scud’ razes heroic stereotypes of comics
Monday, December 1, 1997 ‘Scud’ razes heroic stereotypes of comics By Ernest Lee Daily Bruin Contributor A machine of mystery and intrigue. Cool, slick, dashing, audacious. Clint Eastwood and Jackie Chan. To sum it up, he is Scud, the disposable robot assassin. The comic book titled "Scud: The Disposable Assassin" blows away the rules and […]
Soundbites
Monday, December 1, 1997 Soundbites Various Artists, "Santa’s Got a GTO! Rodney on the Roq’s Fav X-Mas Songs" (Dionysus Records) For years, Rodney Bingenheimer, otherwise known as Rodney on the Roq, has been hosting his late-night Sunday show on KROQ, as well as hosting glam and pop shows in the West L.A. area. Now, he […]