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Pearl Jam “Vs.” grunge

Mikalah Owens, Staff Writer November 17, 2023

Following the success of their debut album “Ten” in 1991, Pearl Jam released their sophomore album, “Vs.” two years later, on Oct. 19, 1993. Now, the band is releasing a re-issue of the album for...

Popular ‘90s band, Nirvana, celebrates the 30-year anniversary of their final album, “In Utero” on Sept. 21. The album was met with a lot of anticipation as it followed the record-breaking success of their sophomore album, “Nevermind.” Many fans praise “In Utero” as being the perfect conclusion to the band due to Kurt Cobian’s unexpected death, but I find it rather disappointing and misdirected.

“In Utero”: Nirvana’s upsetting finale

Mikalah Owens, Staff Writer September 21, 2023

Content warning: The following article mentions explicit content and rape in the context of the album.  On Sept. 21, 1993, grunge icon Nirvana released their final album, “In Utero.” The album...

BØRNS concert review

Maria Newton, FEATURES EDITOR February 6, 2018

Alternative rock band BØRNS took the stage in St. Louis on Jan. 30 for a concert at the Pageant. The small venue provided fans with a close-up view of the main singer/songwriter Garrett Clark Borns while...

You’ll Pay For This album review

Justin Cupps, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF May 10, 2016
“Scrappier and punkier” than ever, experimental rock band Bear Hands is back with their third LP, You’ll Pay For This. While it isn’t very “punk-y” per say, the album is well composed for such an unbridled style of music.
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Everything You’ve Come to Expect review

Justin Cupps, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF April 14, 2016
The second of three entries by the front man of the Arctic Monkeys, Alex Turner, and solo artist, Miles Kane (also known as The Last Shadow Puppets) was finally released 8 years after their debut album together. Everything You’ve Come to Expect is the complete and utter opposite of its name. But first, a short history.
Souvenir album review

Souvenir album review

Justin Cupps, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF February 9, 2016
POP ETC (said “pop et cetera”) is an indie rock band that originated in Berkeley, CA, and later moved to New York City, NY. For years they have toured around the nation with larger alternative rock bands like The Black Keys and Death Cab for Cutie.

Alternative Spring Break

Stephanie Quoss, Staff Newscaster April 6, 2015