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RevRanks: Nas, “Life is Good”

By Joshua Bergeron
Staff Writer
July 19, 2012

For perennial rap fans, Nasir Jones is a name that is synonymous with quality music. Throughout his career, Nas has produced many classics, such as

RevRanks: Baroness, “Yellow & Green”

By Joey Groner
Contributing Writer
July 19, 2012

Once content with being a decent yet indistinguishable hard rock band, Savannah, GA-based Baroness have rightly altered their sound for their newest album, "Yellow & Gold." Much like fellow Georgia...

RevRanks: Old Crow Medicine Show, “Carry Me Back”

By Taylor Schoen
Contributing Writer
July 19, 2012

Old Crow Medicine Show returns to the music scene after a four-year break with the new full-length album, "Carry Me Back." The folk six-piece provides new energy and manages while simultaneously staying...

RevRanks: No Doubt, “Settle Down

By Morgan Searles
Editor-in-Chief
July 19, 2012

Well it's about damn time. Alternative/ska band "No Doubt" bumps back to the limelight with the group's first single in more than a decade. "Settle Down," a track which inspires listeners to do anything...

Band leader Gabriel Saint hypes up the crowd at the Varsity Theatre during High Top Kicks’ set on June 2. The band is set to play at the Spanish Moon on Saturday night.

Local dance group High Top Kicks returns to Spanish Moon

By Austen Krantz
Staff Writer
July 12, 2012

Gabriel Saint has performed as High Top Kicks in venues from Nevada to Florida, but he said returning to the Spanish Moon for shows like this upcoming Saturday's performance always proves refreshing. "The...

RevRanks, EDITOR’S PICK: The Dirty Projectors, “Swing Lo Magellan”

By Morgan Searles
Editor-in-Chief
July 12, 2012

Flying through vocal scales with the ripping texture of a sharp blade through fine cloth, David Longstreth continues to lead The Dirty Projectors through mazes of multiple musical genres. From track to...

TAYLOR BALKOM / The Daily Reveille Bud Torres, Pointe Coupee sheriff, talks to The Golden Girls at Walk-On’s during its Celebrity Waiter Fundraiser, which supports the Children’s Advocacy Center.

Walk-On’s hosts sixth Celebrity Waiter event

By Taylor Schoen
Contributing Writer
July 12, 2012

Baton Rouge community members dined with pizazz last night at the sixth annual Celebrity Waiter Event hosted by Baton Rouge Children's Advocacy Center at Walk-On's Bistreaux & Bar. Residents of the...

Adventure classes continue with instruction in bicycle repair for students

By Austen Krantz
Staff Writer
July 12, 2012

University Recreation's Adventure Education hosted its first bike maintenance day Wednesday to help students and other community members fix and learn the ins-and-outs of their bikes. Chris Bullard, adventure...

 

RevRanks: Aesop Rock, “Skelethon”

By Austen Krantz
Staff Writer
July 12, 2012

Aesop Rock's sixth studio album and first since 2007, "Skelethon" sees Matthias Bevitz self-producing a solid comeback. At times, guitars and electronics lend an alternative sound to the record, with deep...

Art Melt hosted for ninth year

By Danielle Kelley
Contributing Writer
July 12, 2012

Art lovers can gather downtown Saturday night to view and purchase 60 creations at the ninth annual Art Melt. Art Melt, a show featuring Louisiana artists, will be held in and around the Shaw Center for...

 

RevRanks: Serj Tankian, “Harakiri”

By Taylor Balkom
Staff Writer
July 12, 2012

Serj Tankian is amazing as always in his latest solo album, "Harakiri," but the songs themselves leave something to be desired. Unlike "Elect the Dead," Tankian's first solo album after System of a Down...