Ivy’s publicity climbing after release of second album

Wednesday, October 15, 1997 Ivy’s publicity climbing after release of second album MUSIC Band grows thick skin for embarrassment until cozier gigs surface By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Staff Despite the band’s soft, blue-toned, Brit-pop sound, Ivy’s first show took place on a New Jersey beach in front of a volleyball court and drunken Sunday-afternoon […]

‘Dumb Waiter’ focuses on ordinary lives

Wednesday, October 15, 1997 ‘Dumb Waiter’ focuses on ordinary lives THEATER Play finds the extraordinary behind mundanity of daily life By Kristi Nakamura Daily Bruin Contributor Do what you’re told and there’ll be no trouble. Don’t stop to think and don’t question orders. Accept everything as ordinary, even on days that seem frighteningly extraordinary. Remember […]

Soundbites

Wednesday, October 15, 1997 Soundbites Jars of Clay "Much Afraid" (Essential/Silvertone) Jars of Clay, the media-proclaimed Christian-rock outfit that formed at Greenville College in Illinois, have put their fears and faith through their studio’s P.A. system with the subtle, unpreachy "Much Afraid." The quartet’s sophomore offering, "Much Afraid" repeats much of the introspective searching and […]

‘South Park’ is an example ofTV parodying the real world

Monday, October 13, 1997 ‘South Park’ is an example of TV parodying the real world COLUMN: Cartoon’s satire rivals ‘The Simpsons’ and ‘Beavis and Butt-head’ I visited a great place for the first time last weekend: South Park. For those of you who have already discovered its poorly animated genius, bear with me. If you […]

Soundbites

Monday, October 13, 1997 Soundbites Chumbawamba, "Tubthumper" (Universal) This British eightsome has been making quite an impression on the pop charts with "Tubthumping," the title track from the rather enjoyable "Tubthumper" album. The track, a party anthem that roars with exuberance and self-confidence, features a solo female singer and a proud chorus featuring seven men […]

Tonic refreshes audience with stimulating sounds

Monday, October 13, 1997 Tonic refreshes audience with stimulating sounds MUSIC: Fans empathize with intimate style of band’s moving ballads By Sandra Kim Daily Bruin Contributor Grandiose yet delicate chandeliers sparkle as the crystals shake. They groove to the vibrating bass drum, the Led Zepplin-style guitar and the soulful vocals of Tonic, the talented, mature […]