Taylor Staples The invasion of Ukraine at the hands of Vladimir Putin has commenced. According to the Associated Press, Russia launched a wide-ranged attack on Ukraine, hitting cities and bases with airstrikes or shelling. Civilians have been piling into trains and cars in attempts to flee the areas and Ukraine’s government said Russian tanks and…
Review by Connor Pflederer Throughout their six-year career, one of Big Thief’s biggest strengths has always been their ability to seamlessly flow between genres, from Americana to indie to straightforward folk, all while staying true to their singular sound. Their 2016 and 2017 ventures, Masterpiece and Capacity, showcased an abrasive alt rock sound, while still…
Taylor Staples House Bill 1116, authored by Representative Timothy Wesco, Co-authored by representative Timothy O’Brien and Representative Ethan Manning, and sponsored by Senator Jon Ford, passed out of the Senate elections committee on Monday, despite clear opposition from Democrats. According to the Indiana General Assembly website, House Bill 1116 deals with electronic voting machines that…
Taylor Staples House Bill 1134, authored by rep. Anthony Cook, co-authored by Rep. J.D. Prescott and Chuck Goodrich, sponsored by Sen. Linda Rogers, passed the Indiana House on a 60-37 vote on Wednesday night with 9 Republicans joining House Democrats to oppose the bill. The Bill is now headed to the Senate. All authors…
On their sophomore LP Ants From Up There, British indie-art-chamber-pop-post-rock (yes, really) outfit Black Country, New Road reaches new heights. The band’s seven-person lineup consists of the standard guitar, bass, keyboard, and drums, but also includes a violinist (Georgia Ellery) and saxophonist (Lewis Evans). These less traditional instruments weave gorgeous countermelodies through more traditional rock song…
