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THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Britain's Estelle glimmers on sophomore long player

By ADRIAN RUHI | Apr. 9, 2008

You have probably never heard of Estelle, but you will shortly.

THE AVENUE | FASHION

Dyes and prints a fresh look for summer

By VANESSA DIMAGGIO | Apr. 9, 2008

This summer's fashion is all about mixing it up. It's about making a splash with bold colors and prints, as well as experimenting with ethnic-inspired pieces.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Anti-academia finds outlets in television, music

By DAVID LOW | Apr. 9, 2008

I'm tired.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

'Walk It Off' never finds its legs

By ROBERT HILSON | Apr. 9, 2008

Blame it on the blogs. Blame it on the fickle keyboard elitists who promised us that Tapes 'n Tapes was the second coming of Pavement, the perfectly refined seed of Frank Black and Kim Deal, the revolution that would reclaim the Minneapolis post-punk high ground long abandoned by the Replacements.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

SFCC student changing bike community

By JENNA LANIA | Apr. 9, 2008

Ani Previc, 21, stands 4 feet 10 inches tall, but has not let her size or age stop her from seeing her goals to fruition.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Avenue takes on: Suwannee Springfest bluegrass festival

By MATTHEW CLARK | Apr. 2, 2008

The mission seemed simple enough: In an age of torrent files and Hype Machine, I set out to see if there was any music left uncorrupted by the ongoing wars between corporate America and 20-something hipsters downloading off or blogs or the "OC" soundtrack series.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Band touring, preparing new long player

By ALLIE CONTI | Apr. 2, 2008

Nightmare of You is not a hardcore band (however misleading their name may be), it is not a pop-punk band and the members are not fighting against their roots.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

'Consolers' bulk a buzz-killer

By ROBERT HILSON | Apr. 2, 2008

After the Raconteurs got burned a few years back for proclaiming to NME that "Broken Boy Soldiers" would be their answer to Nirvana's "Nevermind," they apparently decided to dial down the hype machine.

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

Film's co-writer discusses screenplay, cast, sports and charity work

By PEDRO LORENZ GONZALEZ | Apr. 2, 2008

This Friday marks the culmination of quite a journey for a little screenplay that could when "Leatherheads" hits the big screen.

THE AVENUE | SEX

Sex dreams completely normal and healthy

By PAIGE USYK | Apr. 2, 2008

I woke up last week in a feverish sweat that had nothing to do with a possible flu.

THE AVENUE | FASHION

Top 5 tips to avoid a fashion fiasco on campus

By VANESSA DIMAGGIO | Apr. 2, 2008

Admit it, ladies.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Gnarls Barkley gets darker

By ADRIAN RUHI | Apr. 2, 2008

Rushed to release several weeks early due to bootlegging, Gnarls Barkley's "The Odd Couple" is anything but rushed.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

R.E.M. album draws on old sounds for better or worse

By ALLIE CONTI | Mar. 26, 2008

It would be hard to jump on the R.E.M. bandwagon at the release of their 14th full-length album.

THE AVENUE | SEX

Sex slump all in your head

By PAIGE USYK | Mar. 26, 2008

Spring is officially upon us: the birds and bees are buzzing and boinking, my dog is howling at the moon and most of you probably ended your winter sex slump on Spring Break.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC