Life & Arts

There was never a sweeter moment in the gray June workday than the moment someone walked over to the stereo and put in our magazine’s copy of Bombay Bicycle Club’s forthcoming third album, “A Different Kind of Fix.” And that was just the problem. See, the NME office gives a whole new meaning to whistling while you work. It’s great; there’s an album blaring throughout the … [Read more...] about Indie Brit band searches for footing

1796, Russian empress Catherine the Great died. Overall, she led Russia pretty well. Under Catherine’s rule, Russia expanded to the Black Sea by defeating the Ottomans. She also got a big piece of Poland when it was partitioned by European powers. (Sorry, Poland.) Catherine also began colonizing Alaska and established the first institution of higher learning for women in … [Read more...] about This Day in History: Nov. 17

SCORPIO — Stop climbing the ladder and take the stairs. SAGITTARIUS — Don’t turn left this week. CAPRICORN — Scorpio’s job is up for grabs. Also, the elevator’s empty. AQUARIUS — Only the good die young, so don’t worry. PISCES — Virgo’s ready to help you this week. ARIES — Your best years are ahead of you. TAURUS — You can steal anything from Sagittarius if you stay on … [Read more...] about Horoscopes: Nov. 17

Like a series of fantastic Renaissance-style paintings depicting ancient Greek myths, “Immortals” comes to life in 3-D, reminiscent of “300,” but certainly no knock-off like “Clash of the Titans.” Directed by Tarsem Singh (“The Cell,” “The Fall”), the film feels like much of his other works, filled with beautiful and complex images and special effects, and a not-so-special … [Read more...] about ‘Immortals’ bleeds action, lacks story

Angels and Airwaves released their fourth studio album Nov. 1, titled “Love: Part Two” on the bands own label, To The Stars Records. In accompaniment to their third album, Love: Part One, Angels and Airwaves’ new album continues the space theme and gives fans all the Tom DeLonge they love. Unfortunately, the album sounds much too similar to Love: Part One and doesn’t offer … [Read more...] about Music Review: ‘Love: Part Two’