Tracy Smith addresses femme fatales and Sad Keanu
Is the life of one worth more than the good of many? Junior Theatre and Psychology major Tracy Smith’s character in The Visit probably doesn’t give a shit – she’s out for vengeance. The Visit will be playing in the Norris Louis Room on Thursday, May 17th at 8 PM, Friday, May 18th at 8 & 11 PM, and Saturday, May 19th at 2 & 8 PM. more 
Adam Lambert is back, gearing up to sit on pop throne
Pop music, especially of the trashy variety, has been a woman’s game as of late, but there’s one boy not named Justin who’s planning on infiltrating – and he very well could be successful. Adam Lambert, of American Idol fame, released his second album, Trespassing, on Tuesday and it’s a heavyweight pop record to be reckoned with. It’s just as addictive and exciting as anything our fave girls have been releasing this past year. more
Twitter: death to CAESAR, cats in costumes, and tofu dresses
This week on Twitter: We should totally just stab CAESAR, Central Evanston dares Lady Gaga to wear tofu, Norris provides online hammock reservations, and Evanston community is apparently sick of all the Purple Pride. more
The Jam Sesh—Season Finale
After three episodes of our host’s wisecracks and phallic jokes in abundance, we come to the conclusion of NUCH1’s reality TV music competition, The Jam Sesh. It’s been a long road to JJ Java for our contestants Jacqueline Citrin, Lenny Kim, Almost All Purpose and Jet Jaguar, but, with the caffeine-infused audience and a nook of stage, can they deliver? more
Sonic Celluloid: Who are these people?
WNUR and Block Cinema will team up Friday for their annual Sonic Celluloid show. Featuring three musical guests, the show is a combination of live music and experimental film. This year, Cleared, Wume and Good Willsmith will be accompanying the film. Get a preview of the weird, experimental hippie shit that will be blowing your under-the-influence mind come Friday night. more
The Jam Sesh—Episode 3
After the last installment’s cracks about the sobriety of the teams (I’m Looking at you, Jet Jaguar & Lenny Kim), we finally arrive at what everyone has been waiting for: the unveiling of the song adaptations on NUCH1′s “The Jam Sesh.” After two episodes of witty banter amongst bands and individuals fighting for musical reality television dominance, I am immediately reminded of “The Voice” – I could not help but notice the graphic that is eerily similar to NBC’s microphone gripping logo. But if only we could have as sassy banter between judges—maybe even Morty?—that could match the unbridled sexual tension between Maroon 5’s Adam Levine and Christina Aguilera of the “Dirrty” fame. But alas, I digress. more
A week of bread theft, power trips and jello
Another week, another record of debauchery. Northwestern keeps the formula the same in this week’s party report: fratting, Chicago bar scene and themed party galore. Read on for more detailed coverage and a noteworthy Yoda reference, after the jump. more
Marina and the Diamonds returns, blonde and still brilliant
In music, it’s easy to spot a sellout. Especially when an “indie” darling becomes an Artist to Watch and then suddenly dyes her hair blonde and enlists top-notch pop heavyweights for her second album. Simple enough, right? Not quite. In the case of Marina and the Diamonds, she somehow manages to completely sell out and yet retains every ounce of credibility and artistic integrity on her sophomore full-length record, Electra Heart. more
How Tyler Lorenzi and his List changed a life
It was during intermission at a Boomshaka show last spring when RTVF junior Jesse Swedlund got the news. He exited McCormick Auditorium in Norris with two friends, when both of them glanced at their phones and suddenly started crying. Tyler Lorenzi, Swedlund’s friend and mentor, had died in a sailing accident.
“It was a shock more than anything because Ty was someone who really seemed invincible to the forces of this world,” Swedlund recalls while sprawled on a bench outside University Library. “He was just so happy and so positive, it seemed like nothing could touch him.” more
Get in a Trance this Weekend
Trance, at its worst, sounds like twelve-year-old European geeks making music to play Warcraft to. Trance, at its, best, sounds like Above and Beyond.
Swedish House Mafia. Skrillex. David Guetta. All household names at this point. But you may not know too much about A&B. Known to be one of the best live electronic acts worldwide and placed at #5 on DJ Mag’s (in)famous Top 100 DJs List, Above and Beyond has consistently headlined Ultra and EDC the past couple years. This Saturday, the group hits the Congress, along with trance superstars Cosmic Gate and stellar up-and-comer Mat Zo. For only $35, this concert is a steal. In LA, for example, Above and Beyond concerts sell out within ten minutes of being posted and are sold for a hundred a pop from outside sources. Yeah, the Congress sucks (snappy security guards and guido-bro muscle-men galore!), but the venue’s a small price to pay for a borderline-religious experience. Check out the full details after the jump. more
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