ENTERTAINMENT

 

Against Me! fighting 'New Wave' critics

by Bryan Davis, staff writer

Against Me! Has finally released their new album “New Wave,” but many people have been criticizing it before it even came out.

This will serve as a review over the new album, but it will also be a history lesson, as well as a discussion about where one of the best punk rock bands of all time has ended up.

'Slightly Stoopid' creates carefree lyrics

by Alex Everett, co-feature editor

 

Slightly Stoopid is a reggae inspired rock band that has released their 4th album, “Chronchitis,” to fans on August 4th.

 

New TNL cast keyed up for fall shows

by Hugo Reis, editorial assistant

 

Outstanding live performances on stage make “Thursday Nite Live” a masterpiece for music lovers in Hockley County and the surrounding area.

 

Dylan headlines Austin City Limits

by Courtney Bullard, co-news editor

Austin is known as the live music capital of the world, and nothing proves this more than the annual Austin City Limits music festival. 

'The Veat' goes south of the border

by Heather Daniel, co-news editor

For a taste of authentic Mexican food, Jalisco’s is the place to go.

Its dark atmosphere and painted murals depicting places in Mexico makes for a fun night out.

Expectations fall short for new Chiodos album

by Emily Dunlop, staff writer

There is a new CD that has been causing controversy on the shelves of music stores this month.

The band Chiodos, recently released their new “Bones Palace Ballet” album on Sept. 4. Chiodos fans were expecting amazing things from the band, especially after their previous improvement in “All’s Well That Ends Well.” Which I consider that to be their first real CD released, because they actually discovered their music style and sound.

Cross Canadian Ragweed heats up up local music festival

by Hilary McNamara, entertainment editor

The drinks were flowing and the music was going.

For the first time Cross Canadian Ragweed performed at the Lubbock Music Festival, which drew a crowd that packed the blocked-off Depot streets.

Tegan & Sara set high bar of quality with 'The Con'

by Sasha Malaeb, staff writer

 

Some people may say that it is incredibly hard for a band to follow up an album that made them famous.

 

Fieldside Refugees provide good mood, pleasant atmosphere

by Heather Daniel, co-news editor

These days, it is hard to find talented musicians in this area.

I think that is why Phil Coggins (who now goes by phlip), a former South Plains College student, packed up his bags and Moved to Norman, Okla. There he formed The Fieldside Refugees with Beau Corley.

'Mr. Woodcock' full of 'corny' homor

by Dale Knowles, staff writer

The name was the funniest part of the movie “Mr. Woodcock.”

Commercials said that this was one of the funniest movies of the year. Well, they lied. I was so disappointed.

 
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