Authority Zero vocalist Jason DeVore divulges life in the band over the past 20 years. Marlon Pitter Connector Editor For some, playing music is a hobby, but for Jason DeVore of Authority Zero it has been a way of life for him over the last two decades. The ska-punk group formed in Mesa, Ariz. in…
Teaching an old soldier new tricks
“Titanfall” refreshes the FPS genre with a polished multiplayer experience For some time now, the first person shooter genre has been dominated by juggernaut franchises like “Call of Duty” and “Battlefield.” While these hit series continue to be met with success, some have grown weary of what they offer. New to the field is “Titanfall,”…
Live: Authority Zero, the Ataris, Drag the River, Gasoline Heart at Brighton Music Hall
Jennifer Desrosiers Connector Contributor Founded in 1994 in Mesa, Ariz., Authority Zero delivers a unique mix of skate punk and reggae, with bits and pieces from their influences such as Bad Religion, Sublime and Pennywise. After the release of their initial EP, Authority Zero’s first album, “A Passage in Time” was debuted in 2002. The…
“Mr. Peabody and Sherman” review
Can your dog play fetch? Unfortunately, mine cannot. It cuddles up before I go to sleep, being cute. But in the world of Sherman and Mr. Peabody a dog can play guitar, mix drinks, build a time machine, invent zumba and even adopt a kid. Based off the early cartoons of the same characters, Dreamworks’…
“Dark Souls 2:” Prepare to die again and love it
“Dark Souls 2” has lived up to the hype, bringing another round of challenging gameplay and another labyrinthian story from From Software. With a first playthrough that took me over 50 hours (although I’ve heard of it being completed in as little as 21 hours), DS2 is an incredibly expansive game that improves upon some…
Album review: We Are Scientists – “TV en Francais”
Maxwell Schultz Connector Staff Since 2000, We Are Scientists have been releasing music. This past Monday, March 3rd, they released their fourth studio album. After “Brain Thrust Mastery,” “With Love and Squalor,” and “Barbara,” they have released a terrific album, titled “Tv En Français.” There has been a good amount of hype around this album;…
“Shadow People:” don’t close your eyes or fall asleep
Rob Badger Connector Contributor I rarely come across a horror movie that leaves me with sleep deprivation. I often times find myself putting my hands over my eyes or paying attention to my phone in those climactic moments, where the viewer is about to meet the monster, demon or entity. If the hand and phone…
The Oscars have a great sense of humor
Every year, I look forward to the annual presentation of the Oscars. They always manage to incorporate great humor in their broadcast, and this year was no different. I found myself in a constant uproar throughout the evening. While you may be surprised though, I’m not talking about the performance of Ellen Degeneres, even though…
