Wednesday, April 15




Trio infuses music with energy

The Avett Brothers aren't afraid of singing about love and they aren't afraid of using banjos to do it. Their 2007 album "Emotionalism" has the band nominated for two Country Music Television awards, debuting on national TV on Conan O'Brien, and making No. 1 on Billboard's Top Heatseekers Album chart. Read more...


Bruin Books: “After Dark”

Since his novel "Norwegian Wood," Haruki Murakami's novels and short stories have been written for the youthful at heart. His brand of magical realism follows loner-like protagonists on archetypal journeys of self-discovery through modern dive bars, Beatles songs, talking cats and seedy hotels. Read more...



Screen Scene: “Hot Rod”

You would think that Andy "The Lonely Island" Samberg, the man we have to thank for "Saturday Night Live" skits such as "Lazy Sunday" and "Dick in a Box," could turn anything into comedic gold. But while Samberg might have viewers rolling with laughter with his digital shorts, his brand of slapstick parodies do not transfer to the big screen. Read more...