No one, it seems, takes to heart the phrase, “The show must go on,” like the Riot to Follow Theater. True to their craft, the company of players made do spectacularly with Lecture Hall I, transforming it from a traditional classroom into a theater complete with a balcony (for Romeo […]
Artist Profile: LEO SHALLAT
Are you crazy about the cover? We sure are. The mesmerizing creation is thanks to Leo Shallat and Olivia Guterson who were kind enough to grace our pages with their ink (well, metaphorically at least). Here’s a little peek into Leo’s artistic process and then some. What is your go-to aesthetic? Sharp […]
LP Review: SCIENCE! | Science
Olympia bluegrass duo make a name for themselves with studio debut Even before we heard Science!’s self-titled studio debut, they were quickly becoming one of the most talked about bands in Olympia. The duo was voted “best new Olympia band” by The Weekly Volcano probably because they are so damn […]
Student Group Spotlight: Generation Friends
Everyone has asked the question at some point: Who are the Generation Friends? The Generation Friends Comedy Arts Coalition has been on campus for 12 years. According to Caleb Hepker, a club coordinator, they began as, “The Evergreen Spontaneity Club”. “That’s awful,” commented Sam Bennett, a member of the Gen […]
LP Review: SHIELDS | Grizzly Bear
Grizzly Bear break the confines of art-gallery rock with their new LP Shields, released September 18 on Warp Records. The Brooklyn quartet brings a Baroque flair to cutting edge rhythms on their sublimely complex fourth studio album. It is their first release since 2009’s hit Veckatimest, and, joyfully, the band […]
Music Spots
Olympia has a deep and storied history of live music since the 60s, stemming largely from Evergreen’s influence. Washington state’s capital has served as a training ground for bands such as Nirvana, Modest Mouse, The Melvins, and Sleater Kinney, to name a few. These are our picks for the five […]
Album Review: Animal Collective – Centipede HZ
Perhaps the most obvious conclusion one can reach about Animal Collective over their 13-year stint of recording is that they have consistently avoided doing the same thing twice.They are exceptional at defying expectations and pushing their boundaries every chance they get.The Brooklyn quartet, who released their 9th LP Centipede HZ, […]