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MOVIES AND TV
Blockbuster ‘Noah’ strays from original story, wows in visuals
By Jackson Hart | Apr. 2, 2014“Noah” is an insane movie experience.
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MUSIC
Danish singer/songwriter Mø debuts synthpop album
By Cody Smith | Apr. 2, 2014The debut album from Danish singer/songwriter Mø, “No Mythologies to Follow,” adds yet another exciting entry to the growing synthpop genre. Comparable to artists like Grimes and Purity Ring, Mø creates a unique vision accentuated by brilliant production and lyrics filled with pathos.
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FOOD
R.I.P. Four Loko: Company to end production, change marketing
By Lauren Zika | Apr. 2, 2014Four Lokos, the infamous drink responsible for many memorable yet hard-to-remember nights for partiers, could be taken off shelves.
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SEX
Five theories on why my cat is more popular on Tinder than I am
By Alexa Volland | Apr. 2, 2014When I put Santa Paws on Tinder, I expected the occasional cat lover to swipe right. What I got was an overwhelming response from shirtless bros, UF athletes and older men spitting game at a kitten.
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MOVIES AND TV
MTV’s latest dating reality show looking to cast next season
By Lauren Crawford | Apr. 2, 2014MTV’s “Are You The One?” came to a close last week after a season full of relationship drama. Now the creators behind the hit show are looking for next season’s cast.
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LIFESTYLE
Conversation starters to help break the ice
By Teodora Yordanova | Mar. 26, 2014Meeting new people can be fun and interesting (Omegle, anyone?), but talking to strangers can also be intimidating and awkward.
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MUSIC
Songwriter Tess Druckenmiller talks balancing college, music
By Lauren Crawford | Mar. 26, 2014Tess Druckenmiller is a self-proclaimed singer/songwriter who balances both college life and a career in music. This New York City native credits her environment for her start in the industry and multiple producers for her pop, folk and indie sound. With the recent re-release of her first album “Storyteller,” featuring her new single “Black & White,” she hopes listeners find the songs relatable and appreciate the album’s variety of genres. We caught up with the up-and-coming artist, and here’s what she had to say:
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MUSIC
Pop-indie collective London Grammar delivers on new album
By Cody Smith | Mar. 26, 2014“If You Wait,” the debut album from British pop-indie collective London Grammar, stands to be one of the best debut albums of the past few years. The group combines the powerfully sultry vocals of singer Hannah Reid and nuanced production from Dan Rothman and Dominic “Dot” Major to create a truly unforgettable album.
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LIFESTYLE
The five people you’ll find grocery shopping after midnight
By Kelcee Griffis | Mar. 26, 2014College is a time when you won’t be judged for not having your life in order, which means you repeatedly find yourself doing routine things like, oh you know, just grocery shopping at 2 a.m. Thankfully, Gainesville has several 24-hour joints where you can pick up those necessary items like frozen pizza and Eggo waffles (See: Sweetbay, Wal-Mart).
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MUSIC
Tribute band will give Led Zeppelin a ‘Whole Lotta Love’ at the Phillips Center
By Cody Smith | Mar. 26, 2014Even though Led Zeppelin may never reunite, Gainesville residents will soon have the next best opportunity to hear the band’s iconic songs live.
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LIFESTYLE
Fresh Picked 3/20/14
By Alexa Volland | Mar. 19, 2014Each Thursday, the Avenue will dish out the best in entertainment. From the silver screen to hidden Internet gems, check out this week’s top picks.
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MOVIES AND TV
Waiting for it: ‘How I Met Your Mother’ full of unanswered questions
By Sarah Loftus | Mar. 19, 2014Ed. note: Spoilers ahead.
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'Non-Stop,' plane murder mystery, thrills, entertains
By Jackson Hart | Mar. 19, 2014“Non-Stop,” a plane murder mystery starring stalwart action hero Liam Neeson, delivers all that is expected from a modern-day thriller. Is it tense? Unbelievably so. Is it entertaining? Yes. Is it smart? Not so much.
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FASHION
Fashion for Freedom show raises money for victims of sexual slavery
By Edwin Exaus | Mar. 19, 2014The second annual Fashion for Freedom show, hosted at Ingenue Avenue, brought out Gainesville’s most fashionable to raise money for Project Rescue.
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MUSIC
Foster the People’s second album falls short of super
By Cody Smith | Mar. 19, 2014“Supermodel,” Foster the People’s sophomore album, dabbles in experimental instrumentality and philosophical lyricism.
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Pharrell debuts ‘Girl,’ brings innovation to the pop genre
By Cody Smith | Mar. 19, 2014Following a colossal 2013, Pharrell Williams continues his pop music dominance with his new album, “Girl.”
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LIFESTYLE
Taters over haters: Potato Head helps girls transcend Barbie World
By Samantha Blend | Mar. 19, 2014A feminized spud may empower more young girls than Barbie.
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ART AND THEATER
UF fine arts graduate students showcase thesis work in art exhibit
By Andrea Sarcos | Mar. 19, 2014A tiny paintbrush. White gesso. Radiohead’s live concert on tape.
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MUSIC
KONGOS album lives up to expectations with unconventional style
By Cody Smith | Mar. 12, 2014After opening for Linkin Park and Dispatch on tours around the world, South African band KONGOS has released the appropriately-titled “Lunatic.”
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MUSIC
‘Helios’ Review: New album takes chances, frays at the edges
By Cody Smith | Mar. 12, 2014After months of anticipation, The Fray has released its newest effort “Helios” on Epic Records.
