News and Notes
After weeks of speculation, Phish fans rejoiced on the Oct. 1, when the band's reunion rumors became a reality.' Trey, Mike, Jon and Page will takeover the Hampton Coliseum in Virginia on March 6, 7, and 8,...
Will iTunes Shutdown?
Imagine a world without iPod buds plugged in everyone's ear, iPods, iTouches or iAnythings. That was the recent reality faced by Apple's iTunes, one that some music publishers wanted to see happen. The...
Jack’s Mannequin bring us on a thrill ride with ‘Glass Passenger’
Three years in the making, Jack's Mannequin highly-anticipated 'The Glass Passenger' lets no one down. Front man Andrew McMahon returns taking more risks and adding more diversity. Jack's Mannequin combines...
‘Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist’ strikes a chord
I had high expectations of 'Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist' - a film that combines indie music, youthful romance, 'Juno' star Michael Cera and one wild night chasing an after hours band in the big apple....
‘How to lose friends’ and bring in some laughs
Playing a dork takes talent and Simon Pegg has proved just that. But in 'How to Lose Friends and Alienate People,' he has proved his true acting ability. He executed the epitome of 'dorky-ness' in'Shaun of the...
Sounds from the underground
Mike Falzone ' ' ' ' ' ' An act that has been covered several times by The Mirror, Mike Falzone '06 is an artist of whom the Fairfield campus should be familiar. His indie/acoustic rock style is one that...
Less like an eagle, more like an ugly duckling
I grew impatient watching the summer previews. Films like 'Eagle Eye' dazzled me with action and mystery. By fall, I was sorely let down. 'Eagle Eye' will only be dazzling studio executives. Surefire box...
Pete Francis of Dispatch rocks Fairfield Theatre
Fewer than 15 months after selling out Madison Square Garden for three consecutive nights, it should be easy for a musician to sell out the one hundred twenty seat Fairfield Theatre- right?' This turned out...
Weezer serves up helping of ‘Pork and Beans’ at MSG
Over 16,000 fans waited anxiously last Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden in anticipation for the band of the night, Weezer. Sitting in my nosebleed, level 300 seat, I looked down on the packed crowd,...
Pussycat Dolls continue to dominate the music scene
Domination. That's what the dolls claim they're doing with their new album, but domination of who, what, where?' On the album, the girls manage to explore what is really means to command a situation, and in...