Reaching across the void: the legacy of Nirvana and Kurt Cobain

On April 10, Nirvana will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The band’s induction will take place only five days after the 20th anniversary of singer/guitarist Kurt Cobain’s suicide. In the years since Cobain’s death, he has been remembered as the last great rock star, a martyr who despised his own […]

Brandeis choral groups celebrate Mozart’s birthday

Even if you don’t listen to classical music, you’ve probably heard of Mozart, who is widely considered one of the most prolific and influential musical composers of all time. Mozart’s music is generally very refined and transparent. As he is from the Classical era, Mozart prescribed the exact pitch, speed, meter, rhythms and musicality on […]

10 Fall Movies to Keep on Your Radar

The fall film season is often stereotyped as a time when movie studios release the films they thought wouldn’t make enough money to compete with summer’s blockbuster hits. This year, however, anticipates the release of several big-budget blockbusters as well as many potential Oscar contenders and under-the-radar indie films from Sept. 22 to Dec. 22. […]

‘Hesitation Marks’ brings new sound from Nine Inch Nails

“Hesitation Marks,” Nine Inch Nails’ first album since 2008’s “The Slip,” is nothing less than a triumphant return from one of modern rock’s great innovators. Fans have come to believe that they had seen the last of Nine Inch Nails, known for their unique brand of industrial rock that juxtaposes electronic and organic sounds, following […]