Jeffrey Cullen Connector Contributor “The Legend of Zelda” is known to many as Nintendo’s signature action adventure series. So it may be surprising that Nintendo has added cooperative multiplayer and more puzzles to the mix. On Oct. 23 “The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes” hit stores in North America. The game combines the monster…
‘The Documentary 2’ & ‘2.5’ album review
Courtesy of Chalice Recording Studios Benjamin St. Pierre Connector Staff If you are looking for a hard rap record to complement the sonic smoothness that is “What a Time to Be Alive,” The Game has got you covered twice over with the double album release in the past few weeks of “The Documentary 2” and…
Subliminal Criminals Tour comes to the Palladium
Photos: Jen Desrosiers/Connector Jacob Solomon Connector Contributor “Hey security. We good? Hey! Can we keep playing?” Comeback Kid frontman Andrew Neufeld yells aimlessly into the crowd. The band had just stopped playing due to a brawl that occurred in the mosh pit – for the second time. For those who have never attended a concert…
Indie game spotlight: ‘Freedom Planet’ review
GalaxyTrail first began development on “Freedom Planet” in 2011. (Photo courtesy of GalaxyTrail) Thomas Lydon Connector Contributor Fan-made games usually do not amount to much in the long run. Sure, they may present cool new ideas and could be fun to play, but usually, with one or two exceptions, these sorts of games amount to…
Wavves release new album ‘V’
“V” is the band’s fifth album since their debut in 2008. (Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Records) Emily Toomey Connector Staff Wavves’s fifth studio album, “V”, is a far shot from disappointment. Though the album was released only about a week ago, it has received praise from fans all over. Taking influences from other staples…
Changing the dial: Hockey intro songs
Courtesy Photo Michael Paige Connector Staff Typically what makes a good introduction song, at least when it concerns a college team, is something one would consider upbeat, contain memorable lyrics and leave patrons with the need to hear it once more. Therefore, the genres are narrowed down to two distinct types that meet this criteria:…
Hawk-y pep band
Courtesy Photo Alexa Hyde Connector Contributor Talented athletes, a winning team, a sea of red and blue, overpriced stadium food, face-painted and cheering students, and a giant River Hawk are all characteristic of UMass Lowell’s home hockey games. Oh, and an enthusiastic jazz rock big band. The jazz rock big band, or hockey pep band…
