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FilmMovie Review: To the WonderSince 1954 the world of cinema has had a definition for filmmakers who use the medium to generate “high art”.Sean Hunter · May 14, 2013MusicReview: Anamanaguchi – Endless FantasyAnamanaguchi, out of New York, is a band that fits in an odd niche.Jed Murphy · May 10, 2013ReviewsGreeley Billboard Sparks ControversyGreeley got national media attention on the week of April 29th when a group of anonymous residents purchased two billboards, posting a picture of three men in classic Native…James Garcia · May 9, 2013MusicReview: Shady Elders – No FavorsNo Favors , Shady Elders’ debut EP, is a refreshing breath of reality to the Colorado music scene.Jed Murphy · May 8, 2013FeaturesBand Profile: Fierce Bad RabbitAlthough they are certainly established and thriving, Fierce Bad Rabbit is looking at a new chapter in their music. As they begin to start families, they are considering their future as a band. Chris Anderson is relocating to Boston later this month, on the tail end of a two-week midwestern tour. For many bands, the frontman moving away could be a death sentence, but Fierce Bad Rabbit doesn’t see it that way.Jordan Wood · May 7, 2013FeaturesCover Story: Capital Cities Make Colorado “Safe and Sound”A musician’s status is usually measured by the number of record sales, number one singles, and sold-out shows they achieve, but the indie duo Capital Cities has found success without even releasing a full-length album.Mikey Unruh · May 6, 2013MusicReview: King Tuff – “Was Dead”Was Dead , both then and now, is sublime garage rock. It combines lo-fi vocals with heavily distorted riffs and a surfy, often arpeggiated rhythm guitar. It is more laid-back than King Tuff, and fans who only know Thomas from his 2012 release will be pleasantly surprised by this rerelease.Austin Wulf · Apr 30, 2013CommunityMetal Work at Syntax with Heater Bean and Ryne ShermanBean and Ryne create functional metal work with funky industrial designs. Learning from family and friends, they have picked up bits and pieces of technical knowledge over the years, and used that to create works using skills like welding, soldering, steam fitting and steel production.Kelly Cook · Apr 24, 2013MusicReview: Robotic Pirate Monkey – “The Booty Snatch EP”The Booty Snatch EP , released on March 13th, consists of five tracks full of groovy electronic melodies and heavy bass.John Hann · Apr 23, 2013FilmReview: “Oz the Great and Powerful”Sam Raimi’s Oz the Great and Powerful goes back in time to tell the story leading up to the 1939 classic The Wizard of Oz .Allison LeCain · Apr 18, 2013FeaturesEvents: FoCoMX (April 19th and 20th)Dubbed the “Biggest Little Festival in America,” Fort Collins Music eXperiment will continue the tradition of bringing local music and fans together for the fifth year in a row on April 19th and 20th.Allison LeCain · Apr 17, 2013MusicReview: Phoenix – “Bankrupt!”Phoenix is such a delight. If you are having a crappy day and you need something to pick you up, and keep you up, try out their new album Bankrupt!James Garcia · Apr 16, 2013Creative WritingFiction: The Venus De Milo Takes a FallHow do you hide a body in a chocolate shop? Creatively.Kristen Marten · Apr 15, 2013CommunityLocal Business: The Book Rack of GreeleyLoaded with used and new books of all genres, The Book Rack a small place that much of Greeley probably is aware of, but has never stepped inside. The store has been at its current location on West 10th Street for ten years, but the Book Rack has been in Greeley since 1983.Jay Wallace · Apr 12, 2013FilmReview: “A Glimpse Into the Mind of Charles Swan III”The only thing that dragged on longer than the title of this film: this film.James Garcia · Apr 11, 2013FeaturesLocal Band Profile: Mike Ring and the ConnectionNewcomers Mike Ring and the Connection haven’t been in the Greeley music scene for long, but you’d never know it.Sean Hunter · Apr 10, 2013MusicReview: Lady Lamb the Beekeeper – “Ripely Pine”Assuming the moniker of Lady Lamb the Beekeeper and releasing her first album on February 19th of this year, Aly Spaltro has traded in her modesty for an all-out musical declaration. Ripely Pine is an album made for playing with volume all the way up.Sean Hunter · Apr 9, 2013FilmReview: Iceage @ The Marquis Theater, 4/4The Marquis Theater in Denver was filled with black T-shirts and denim vests last night as Iceage took the stage.Jordan Wood · Apr 5, 2013ReviewsThe Problem of Underage Drinking at Concert VenuesIt’s a fact of any local music scene that sometimes teenagers drink before going to shows.Austin Wulf · Apr 5, 2013FilmReview: Evil Dead, Evil’s Not Dead… Not YetAnyone who claims to be a fan of the original cult horror films starring Bruce Campbell and directed by Sam Raimi might feel the undead chill of hesitation about watching a 22-years-later remake. But do not fret, the original duo have produced and have their hands/chainsaws deep in this new-school gore extravaganza.James Garcia · Apr 4, 2013