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REVIEW: ‘Goosebumps’ created for the fans

By Riley Katz - The Daily Reveille October 21, 2015

Score: 4.5/5 “Goosebumps” the movie makes the monsters from the popular book series as real as they seem to children reading them. “Goosebumps” tells the story of highschooler Zach...

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REVIEW: ‘Confident’ shows growth, but nothing special

By Kayla Randall - The Daily Reveille October 21, 2015

Rank: 3/5 Wait five minutes and a new version of Demi Lovato will appear. The singer seems to change identities like she changes hairstyles. For her new album “Confident,” she has become just...

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Particle Devotion holding album release party Thursday

By Riley Katz - The Daily Reveille October 21, 2015

Orchestral, indie-rock band Particle Devotion comes home to Baton Rouge for its debut album release. Comprised of former LSU music students, Particle Devotion is holding its album release party tonight,...

Now-popular restaurant The Chimes has replaced Tiger Town Pharmacy as The Varsity’s neighbor.

North Gate Fest hosts 10th annual event

By Kimberly Gagnet - The Daily Reveille October 21, 2015

North Gate Music and Arts Festival will ring in its 10th annual celebration this Friday. From 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. restaurants, businesses and artists will take over West Chimes Street with their booths as...

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TAUK to perform at Varsity Theatre Sunday

By Brittany Hagoort - The Daily Reveille October 21, 2015

Singing along to song lyrics isn’t the only sound bands can offer listeners. New York band TAUK has a way of grasping the audience with its instrumental talents without lyrics. TAUK will perform...

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REVIEW: ‘Hotline Bling’ music video brings culture, but not substance

By Sarah LeBoeuf - The Daily Reveille October 21, 2015

Rank: 3/5 Aubrey “Drake” Graham released the highly anticipated music video for his most recent hit, “Hotline Bling,” on Monday and, as expected, the Internet broke. Though the...

FILE - In this April 16, 2014 file photo, Shawn "Jay Z" Carter announces the Made in America Festival from the steps of City Hall in Los Angeles. Jay Z and music producer Timbaland spent two days in a Los Angeles courtroom this week, defending their actions in the creation of the 1999 hit song “Big Pimpin’,” which features flute notes created by an Egyptian composer for a 1957 love ballad. The men contend they have the proper rights to use the notes, but a jury will determine whether that is the case when a copyright infringement trial over the song draws to a close on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015. (Photo by Paul A. Hebert/Invision/AP, File)

OPINION: ‘Big Pimpin’’ lawsuit brings attention to shortfalls of copyright law

By Sarah LeBoeuf - The Daily Reveille October 19, 2015

It’s not a new, chart-topping hit or a worldwide tour that’s causing Shawn “Jay Z” Carter and Timothy “Timbaland” Mosley to appear in headlines this week but rather...

 

Watchlist: upcoming fall album releases

By Kimberly Gagnet - The Daily Reveille October 19, 2015

With so many albums being released this fall, The Daily Reveille is here to keep you updated with most anticipated albums that shouldn’t be missed. Carrie Underwood – “Storyteller” When:...

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REVIEW: ‘The Walk’ offers good plot, little action

By Riley Katz - The Daily Reveille October 14, 2015

Score: 4.5/5 Walk the line if you dare — or if you’re Philippe Petit. “The Walk” is an incredibly well done film that trims the fat on excess drama and makes for a triumphant film...

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REVIEW: ‘Pan’ isn’t worth the watch

By Kimberly Gagnet - The Daily Reveille October 14, 2015

Rank: 1.5/5 “Pan,” directed by Joe Wright, was about as pleasant as being hit in the face with a frying pan. Functioning as a prequel to J.M. Barrie’s “Peter Pan,” the show...

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REVIEW: Mayday Parade is back with a new sound

By Brittany Hagoort - The Daily Reveille October 14, 2015

Rank: 2.5/5 Instead of Mayday Parade naming this album “Black Lines”, it should’ve been named blue print. Featuring a new sound, this album tends to sound more experimental than anything...

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REVIEW: City and Colour brings a different sound with ‘If I Should Go Before You’

By Grayson Senner - The Daily Reveille October 14, 2015

Rank: 4/5 Readout: If his new album is any indication, City and Colour may be the most relaxing, or depressing, band in today’s alternative rock arena. If his new album is any indication, City and...