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FilmReview – “Gravity”There’s some innate genius about the way director Alfonso Cuaron ( Children of Men , Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban ) can juxtapose beauty with death and darkness.Christopher Sheridan · Oct 11, 2013MusicReview: Ben Pu – “Relax”Relax , is the solo work of Ben Puchalski newest album that embodies the multiple talents that this man has to offer.Scott Hartman · Oct 9, 2013Cover Story: Strange Music’s Break Out Artist Kutt Calhoun Talks ShopStrange Music has been a notable hip-hop label for many years, primarily due to the recognition of founder, Tech N9ne.Mikey Unruh · Oct 8, 2013MusicAlbum Review: The Naked and the Famous – “In Rolling Waves”The Naked and Famous released their debut album Passive Me, Aggressive You in the fourth quarter of a tumultuous 2010.Christopher Sheridan · Oct 8, 2013FilmReview – “Prisoners”A short ways into Prisoners , there is a quote on the radio about the importance of patience and penance, and working through trying times.Christopher Sheridan · Oct 7, 2013FilmReview – “The World’s End”There is nothing inherently wrong with nostalgia, but if you’re not careful, you into one of those guys who listens to Springsteen’s “Glory Days” and utters the words, “High…Jay Wallace · Oct 7, 2013Where’s Pablo? The Life of a Traveler Part One – Veracruz, MexicoI now live a nomadic lifestyle. I travel from city to city finding odd jobs to work as I please. At the moment this includes lounging around at a hostel interacting with travelers from the different corners of the globe. Here in a week I’ll be house sitting and taking care of a Great Dane in a lonely house on some acreage near the jungle.Pablo Guzman · Sep 20, 2013FeaturesLocal Artist Profile: Carl Unruh – Capturing the EmotionCarl graduated from Lesley University with his masters in Psychology and just recently moved to Greeley after working at a behavioral health institute for many years. He also has worked at North Range Behavioral Health here in northern Colorado. Being a psychologist it is no surprise that he has the eye for catching individuals in his photography at just the right emotional moment.Kendra Hamman · Sep 20, 2013MusicAlbum Review: Nine Inch Nails – “Hesitation Marks”Reznor’s music was always so full of hatred, solipsism and self-loathing, I’m pretty sure everyone thought he was going to kill himself. Between his anger and past drug addictions, I think everyone is just surprised that he now has a supermodel wife, two kids and is a well-respected soundtrack composer ( Girl with the Dragon Tattoo , The Social Network ).James Garcia · Sep 18, 2013FilmReview: The To Do ListTaking place in 1993, the movie revolves around Brandy Klark, played by Parks and Recreation ’s Aubrey Plaza. Unlike her past roles where she was a malcontent or snarking hipster, Plaza’s Brandy is a tightly-wound nerd who has dominated all her classes and extracurricular activities, graduating top of her high school class.Jay Wallace · Sep 17, 2013FilmReview: JobsAlthough the role for Steve Jobs is played by the unexpected Ashton Kutcher, who’s most memorable from “That 70’s Show” as playing the notoriously unintelligent role of Kelso, he puts on a remarkable performance that’s captivating, and wistful.John Hann · Sep 17, 2013

Creative WritingThis is How the World EndsYou never really believe you’re going to wake up one morning and find that the world you knew is gone.Willow Summers · Sep 16, 2013CommunityThe Gambler Returns to Its RootsThe Gambler and Garden City is happily reunited with an old familiar name that has come back to retake its throne as Northern Colorado’s premier hang out for live country music.Scott Hartman · Sep 13, 2013BandWagon’s Exclusive Interview with Psychedelic Sensation TemplesAs a band, being compared to the Beatles is either a blessing or a curse.Jordan Wood · Sep 5, 2013Block Party 2013 Spotlight – DuchovnyTheir sound is all the good things about alt-rock, jazz, and pop melded together. Duchovny not only has a special skill for songwriting, but they do an excellent job of complementing their smooth vocals with the instruments instead of being overwhelming.Jordan Wood · Sep 4, 2013FeaturesBlock Party 2013 Spotlight – The BurroughsJohnny Burroughs, self-proclaimed preacher’s kid, grew up playing church music and listening primarily to soul music, doo wop, and the Raisins.Mariah Foster · Sep 4, 2013MusicAlbum Review: Washed Out – ParacosmErnest Greene started out as a jobless librarian recording music on his computer in the upstairs bedroom of his parent’s house.Christopher Sheridan · Sep 4, 2013MusicAlbum Review: BLKHRTS – Death, Romance, and the Color BLKCombining the disparate worlds of gothic music and hip hop, BLKHRTS exemplify the creativity that the Colorado music scene generates. Denver rappers King F.O.E., Yonnas Abraham, and Karma the Voice have produced an album of fast and unflinching lyrics layered over droning and reverberating synth lines.Aaron Hammond · Sep 4, 2013FeaturesBlock Party 2013 Spotlight – Racing on the SunLocal favorites are back for the Block Party!Mariah Foster · Sep 4, 2013FeaturesGreeley Block Party 2013 Spotlights – LeghoundsLeghounds’ music is influenced by old-school funk, soul, and R&B adorned with a certain class and charm that makes it appealing to music fans young and old. They are able to command any crowd, and endless moving is inevitable during their live performances.Jordan Wood · Sep 4, 2013