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Mandarins’ style, skill provide award-winning presence
By Jean Stevens
For many, good singing means strong voices that follow a basic melody. For the Mandarins, that’s child’s play. “People should want to be watching us perform,” said Melissa Rashford, a junior music industry major and director of the group. “We just want them to have fun.
Adderall use increases, doctors warn of consequences
By Natalie Dolce
It’s quick and easy, but it is anything but simple. For those prescribed Adderall for illnesses such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, it is FDA-approved relief. But for one in five college students, it’s a tempting solution to burdensome work.
Stripes stray from surefire simplicity
By Matt DiStefano
The White Stripes Elephant V2 Records 3 out of 5 stars Next of Kin: The Kinks, The Strokes Jack and Meg are back with the follow-up to their breakthrough album, White Blood Cells, and the results are exactly what you would expect. On this 15-track ride, the Stripes take you through myriad styles ranging from straight-up garage rock to an exploration of the blues, particularly in the lengthy track "Ball and Biscuit.
Townhall tackles roots rock with originality
By Mike Lang
Townhall The New Song Genre: Roots Rock Next of Kin: The Band, Cody ChesnuTT Many new bands make claims that their music is completely original. Philadelphia’s Townhall is not like most new bands. They break conventions about as often as the quintet changes instruments, which is a lot.
Party of Helicopters fun for a few listens
By Marisa Bardach
The Party of Helicopters Please Believe It 3 stars out of 5 Genre: Indie Prog Metal Next of kin: My Bloody Valentine, Helios Creed The Party of Helicopters' Please Believe It offers stuttering snare drum rolls, the abnormally high-pitched vocals of Joe Dennis and the sound of a high-school band recording with a four-track in the basement.
Lawnchairs features electronic music
By Marisa Bardach
The Lawnchairs Somatic Next of kin: The Good Life, The Postal Service 3 stars out of 5 The Lawnchairs don't practice in a rehearsal space. And they definitely don’t practice in a garage. The three recent Syracuse University graduates don't even practice in the same room.
white stripes
By Matt DiStefano
The White Stripes Elephant V2 Records 3 out of 5 stars Next of Kin: The Kinks, The Strokes Jack and Meg are back with the follow-up to their breakthrough album, White Blood Cells, and the results are exactly what you would expect. On this 15-track ride, the Stripes take you through myriad styles ranging from straight-up garage rock to an exploration of the blues, particularly in the lengthy track "Ball and Biscuit.
