By Jennifer Castaneda, Contributor The Hardcore House of Ruther Bader Ginsburg opened its doors to music lovers on June 23, 2015. Burst of Rage, Free At Last, Sarduakar, and Killjoy played on as teenagers moshed on hard-wood floors with the lights on. DIY shows are shows that are usually held in areas outside of a typical,…
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Album Review: The Divine Comedy – Foreverland
By Jennifer Castaneda, Contributor [Divine Comedy; 2016] Rating: 6/10 Key Tracks: “Catherine the Great,” “How Can You Leave Me On My Own” After six years, The Divine Comedy has released their 11th studio album Foreverland, along with a deluxe version of the album, which includes 19 extra songs. “Napoleon Complex,” the first song on the album, does the job of…
Preview: Union Fire, DUNE, Druid / Mar. 4 / Casa Nueva
By Jennifer Castaneda, Contributor What better way is there to spend a spring break night in Athens than heading out to Casa Nueva and enjoying a night filled with soulful, psychedelic rock? Musicians, who love Athens, coming together to play a show is the definition of Athens life. Black Spyral Dancer is returning to the stage in Athens as…
Stepping Into the World of Virtual Reality: Lone Wolf 360
By Jennifer Castaneda, Contributor Virtual reality isn’t only something you read about in sci-fi books. It is something you can experience on your own. Eric Williams, an Ohio University professor, will begin production for a 360-degree virtual reality film that will be made with the help of faculty and students. Get ready for summer of 2016;…
Preview: Crooked Spines, Wished Bone, Mungbean / Feb. 19 / The Garden
By Jennifer Castaneda, Contributor Art and music are coming together Friday night to raise money for the Ohio University Graphic Design Thesis Exhibition, taking place in March. With Athens being home to many creative masterminds, this is an epic show that cannot be missed, especially not with the impressive lineup for the night. Crooked Spines will…
Preview: Water Witches, Wished Bone, Julia Martin, JJ Reed / Feb. 14 / The Smiling Skull Saloon
By Jennifer Castaneda, Contributor Do you find yourself feeling lonely? Maybe a tad bitter? Or perhaps you’re feeling nostalgic of when all of your friends were single, instead of it just being you? Head out to the the Smiling Skull Saloon, which has been turned into “a safe haven for the broken hearted” by the…
Preview: Leggy, The Bijous, Cross Country, Space Buns Forever / Feb. 4 / The Smiling Skull Saloon
By Jennifer Castaneda, Contributor To kick off ACRN Media’s first February show, Leggy, The Bijous, Cross Country and Space Buns Forever will be sweeping you off your feet this Thursday night at The Smiling Skull Saloon for a great night filled with dancing and crying. Based in Cincinnati, Leggy is a lush punk band on the rise. They played their first few shows in…
Preview: Machine Girl, The Obsessives, Rollergirl, Shannon and The Tunnels / Feb. 1 / The Bat Lounge
By Jennifer Castaneda, Contributor Not to state the obvious, but Mondays are a drag; you’re tired, dreading going back to class and already counting down the days until Friday rolls around. Start your week off on a bearable note by coming on down to the Bat Lounge this Monday night to see some great acts. ACRN had the…
Preview: Empty Walls, Weird Science, Death to the State / Jan. 25 / The Smiling Skull Saloon
By Jennifer Castaneda, Contributor After spending a couple weeks at home and barely getting back into the gist of the school routine, you’re probably already getting stressed. Why not calm your nerves with some music? The lineup–Empty Walls, Weird Science and Death to the State—captures the essence of Athens’s scene. Headlining is Empty Walls, a lo-fi punk outfit originally from…
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