When you look at Lansing, you probably aren't thinking "hip-hop." Let's be honest, not only does it look like a city where hip-hop would have a hard time existing, but it doesn't really even feel like the town has the capacity to incubate such an art form.
The signs began coming to me yesterday. I had a dream detailing an unnerving encounter with an ex-girlfriend. I walked out of my apartment to find my bike had been stolen. I had really bad blisters on my feet. It was June 5, 2006.
Lansing — Sweaty, tired, throat raw and still vibing from a worn out crowd after an intense performance, The Coup's frontman Boots Riley throws up the peace sign to a couple of starstruck fans and slowly strides over to a dimly lit converted church pew to have a little sit down with The State News. The duo is rigorously romping through the nation on its "Pick a Bigger Weapon" tour to promote the album wielding the same name that dropped April 25.
Something beautiful happened this weekend. Rare photography spawned by crisp camera angles hung delicately on walls, luscious tapestries created in wondrous colors ravished white space and beautiful crystals shimmered elegantly through sparkling sunlight.
"The Break-Up" is funny — nothing more, nothing less. If you're going into this film with the same mind-set as watching an episode of "Dr. Phil," you'll be disappointed.
While waiting in line to see the latest edition of the X-Men series, I began to survey the other people in line to get an idea of what type of crowd was coming to see the film.
I really have no credibility to be compensated, but the following admission will definitely guarantee my exile from any sort of "cool circle" for a long time: I'm looking forward to the next episode of MTV's "The Hills." I know, I'm disgusting, but I have my reasons.
Blue Moon Belgian White is often served with a slice of orange. Guinness Draught can be described as "bread in beer form." You might think these are two great tastes that could not conceivably taste great together.
"SSM" Szymanski, Shettler & Morris Overall: 4 stars Music: 4 stars Lyrics: 4 stars Vocals: 4 stars Replay: 5 stars Garage rock?
The stage is nearly set for a dark comedy under the sun. "The Sleeper," which is the first installment of MSU's outdoor Summer Circle Theatre, offers East Lansing residents and MSU students a chance to gather on the banks of the Red Cedar River and fill those curious bleachers on the Auditorium courtyard. The play, which will open at 8 p.m.
Hot bodies in tight-fitting costumes. All kinds of particle-splitting death. And a whole lot of destruction from San Francisco to the untamed woods. But what else would you expect from the new X-Men film — "X-Men: The Last Stand." In any case, there were a couple of differences between the latest film and the first two X-Men big-screeners — new cast members, a new director, an increase in swearing, shorter running time and a bit more goofy banter among mutants. The main two additions to the mutant crew are Beast/Dr. Hank McCoy (Kelsey Grammer), and Juggernaut/Cain Marko (Vinnie Jones). Both characters add a level of harmlessly eccentric humor to the overall feel of the fantastic film that was absent in the previous two.
Country/folk rising star Hayes Carll strummed beautifully at an intimate concert on the night of May 24 at Creole Gallery, 1218 Turner St.
It's more than obvious that Tom DeLonge wants his post-blink-182 project taken seriously. The evidence: a pseudo-pretentious name (Angels and Airwaves), and an album title that begs to be said in a hushed British accent ("We Don't Need To Whisper.") Also, none of the songs seem to be about farting. To achieve this more mature air, most of "We Don't Need To Whisper" finds its inspiration in that bastion of rock 'n' roll seriousness, U2.
In a city known to many for murder, poverty, inequality and lethargy, it is beyond gratifying to see Detroit transform into something beautiful — even if it is only for a weekend.
Customers at Flat, Black & Circular, 541 Grand River Ave., were treated to a surprise Friday — a four-piece rock band sandwiched between the jazz LPs and compilation CDs. Bloomington, Ind.
At the beginning of every summer, the city of Detroit transforms into an electronic playground. Large tents and stages are constructed housing gigantic speakers, whirling neon lights and boisterous DJs scratching warm wax.
"The Stoli Around the World" is an original mixed drink created and exclusively sold at Woody's Oasis Bar & Grill, 211 E.
Roy Saper is offering you one of the most unique experiences of a lifetime. All you have to do is walk in. The exhibit needs no tag line, fancy catch phrase or selling point.
MUSIC Friday Murder By Death, Langhorne Slim, Metal Hearts The Temple Club 500 E.