Crimson staff writer
Matt E. Sachs
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'Age of Adz’ Another Sprawling, Ambitious Success
Although “The Age of Adz,” Sufjan Stevens’s most recent release, is not inspired by any specific setting, it is just as grand as any of his undertakings.
Arcade Fire Reveal True Nature of Suburbs
On their third album, “The Suburbs”, Arcade Fire continue their expansion into the mainstream, creating an album that evokes the mediocrity and banality of suburbia.
Broken Bells
On “Broken Bells,” however, Danger Mouse is billed as Brian Burton, and has spoken of his desire to make clear that he is not just producing an album by another artist; Broken Bells is meant to be a stand-alone project. It’s hard to say from the debut, though, if it will stand as more than just a brief, albeit enjoyable, collaborative adventure.
Rhodes Recipients Named
Five Harvard undergraduates have been chosen for the Rhodes scholarship this year, compared to only two students the last two years.
Volcano Choir
Though recent indie rock groups have relied heavily on the choral sound of multi-track vocals—Fleet Foxes, Grizzly Bear, and Sufjan
Allison B. Kline ’09
During her time at Harvard, Allison B. Kline ’09 has been involved in over 20 dramatic productions, having the opportunity
Copland’s Work Celebrated
“Copland is really one of the greats when it comes to American band music in the 21st century,” says Bilal
‘Rite’ Isn’t Quite Right Without Innovation
Nearly a century ago in Paris, the world premiere of Stravinsky’s ballet “The Rite of Spring” with the Ballet Russes
Harvard Tops Media Survey
Harvard topped yet another ranked list on Thursday—this time it emerged as the most referenced American university in a Global
The Decemberists
A young woman traveling through the Taiga, a shapeshifting animal who just happens to be her lover, a forest queen,
Harvard American Music Association Plays the Pub
Traditional American music has come a long way from being played on the porch during a hot, summer day or
Neko Case
For singer-songwriter Neko Case, writing alt-country songs teeming at the brim with a mixture of nature, love, and free-spirited humor
The Black Lips
Having gained popularity through their absurd live shows—which usually involve severe inebriation, prevalent nudity, osculation between band members, and nearly
