Henry St. Pierre Connector Staff Even when attempting to be an objective writer, there is no other way to put it; Kanye West is a legend. It could be argued that no other figure in popular culture is as influential as Mr. West, in part because feelings towards him are as polar as the…
‘E is for Elephant: The Etchings of Edward Gorey’
Jacob Boucher Connector Contributor On South Campus this month, there is an amazing opportunity for students and teachers alike in Mahoney Hall’s University Gallery. The work of Edward Gorey, an artist renowned for his Victorian-esque, darkly humorous pen and paper style of art, is on display in the exhibit “E is for Elephant: The Etchings…
‘Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain’ review
Brendan Jacques Connector Editor Oh, how the times change and the mighty fall to rest. For more than 28 years, the “Metal Gear” franchise has stood as a benchmark for cinematic storytelling and stealth gameplay excellence. With its unforgettable characters, stunning set-piece moments, and an outrageous sense of humor to match its storytelling prowess, the…
Album review: ‘The Beauty Behind the Madness’
There is no question about it, Abel Tesfaye, better known by his stage name, The Weeknd seemed to have come out of nowhere. Known equally for his strange hairstyle and extremely profane lyrics, the 25-year-old Ontario native has been around for a while now, starting off his career by uploading songs to YouTube under the…
FKA Twigs “M3LL155X” review
Tyler Payman Connector Staff In the past year especially, the term “alternative R&B” has been no stranger to coffeehouse chatter. Much like in the case of the recent “emo revival”, some listeners happily embraced the freshness of something that’s new to them while others (usually with noses skyward) preach its uncredited history that has apparently…
‘Momentary’ meeting with a legendary ‘Master’: Interview with Albert Hammond, Jr.
Photos courtesy of BB Gun Press Regina Alongi Connector Editor The Strokes may be one of the most legendary bands to come out of New York City in the last 20 years. In 2001, their debut album, “Is This It,” was featured in various publications as the best album of the year, is often called…
Vermont band Gang of Thieves simply rock
(Photo courtesy of Gang of Thieves/Facebook.) Marlon Pitter Connector Editor Every time they take the stage, Gang of Thieves strive to put on the best rock ‘n’ roll show they possibly can. For the past six years, they have been doing exactly that. Formed in 2009, the band is comprised of guitarists Nick Wood and…
Tyler the Creator and A$AP Rocky Announce North American Tour
Jen Desrosiers Connector Editor Two days ago, news hit the internet that A$AP Rocky and Tyler the Creator were set to embark on their co-headlining “Rocky & Tyler” tour, and eyebrows were raised at this strange combination of artists. It seems that both parties have gotten over their brief conflict with each other after Tyler…
