ANNA WEBBERA&E Assistant Editor Mat Kearney struggles in an industry where it is hard to be original. It seems every singer/songwriter is pigeonholed to the John Mayer style of subtle pop, a comparison that is hard to break. Even Mayer himself is breaking away from the cookie-cutter singer/songwriter mold with his bluesy roots rock band, the John Mayer Trio.Having just … [Read more...] about Christian singer-songwriter battles musical and religious stereotypes
Brutal crime, still unsolved
ANNA WEBBERAssistant A&E Editor “The Black Dahlia” is the puzzle solver and mystery lover’s cinematic dream come true but requires a brutally strong stomach and a highly involved mind. For people who would rather not witness a sweet young woman tortured and slain, skip “The Black Dahlia.” The last scene will leave you with the most gruesome of images, turning this mystery … [Read more...] about Brutal crime, still unsolved
Poetic folk rock artist connects to listener with authentic sound
PETER HAMILTONStaff Writer With the recent release of his self-titled album, 26-year-old poet and heart-wrencher Adam Arcuragi has made a splash in the singer-songwriter pond and his wake is gaining momentum. A native of Philadelphia, Arcuragi has been able to channel his naturally born tendency of brotherly love into his latest folk/rock release. Arcuragi has been able to fuse … [Read more...] about Poetic folk rock artist connects to listener with authentic sound
Student frontman moves band from garage to stage
LAURA JOHNSONA&E Assistant Some garage bands are destined to be just that — bands that never actually leave the confined rooms that deafens their sound to the outside world. But then there are those special bands, the ones that break free of their car-storing original practice space to really make it in the music industry. Junior Ryan Hahn said his band, Cavil at Rest, has … [Read more...] about Student frontman moves band from garage to stage
Punk band returns to intimate venues
ASHLYEE HICKMAN A&E Assistant After breaking into the mainstream by playfully criticizing it, Good Charlotte has had a bit of time to actually enjoy the lifestyles of the rich and the famous. But the vacation is over, as the post-grunge group — fronted by identical twins Joel and Benji Madden — is back at work, now that the Maryland quartet has added the final touches to … [Read more...] about Punk band returns to intimate venues