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(10/27/20 12:00pm)
Postponed from April of 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, "A Modern Dance" finally premiered on Oct. 22 in the Korsgaard Dance Studio in Ball Gymnasium. Ball State dance students performed a series of modern-style dances in the show, which ran from Oct. 22 to Oct. 24. Department of Theatre and Dance faculty members Audra Sokol and Melanie Swihart choreographed the show, and took inspiration from current politics and modern styles of dance.
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(10/26/20 11:00pm)
The new play from the Department of Theatre and Dance "The Children's Hour" by Lillian Hellman, opened Oct. 15, 2020 and will be running until Oct. 18, 2020 at University Theatre. "The Children's Hour" follows the experience of two female teachers in the 1950s, who get accused of a forbidden act by a student, causing their lives to spiral downwards. This play is the last to remain in-person after COVID-19 concerns forced the Department of Theater and Dance to move the rest of the Fall 2020 lineup online.
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(10/26/20 2:41pm)
In 2017, an 18-year-old was introduced to the world through YouTube and social media as a young man capable not only of writing, but wrestling, singing, and potential being a voice for the LGBTQ+ community. Throughout two-and-a-half years, Geick had populated his content throughout social media, talking about his on-and-off relationship with Jackson Krecioch, vlogging with his friends and brother, and addressing silly and sometimes serious topics on his short-lasting podcast Out of Frame. It’s 2020, and Geick’s channel lies empty without updated content and a trail of breadcrumbs that left him leaving the spotlight possibly for good.
(10/23/20 2:17am)
From a young age, Quentin Tarantino has been interested in movies. Tarantino’s writing is inspired by movies, books, and spaghetti western film director Sergio Corbucci. Tarantino follows a nonlinear storytelling style: We can see in the films Reservoir Dogs, Inglorious Basterds, and the Kill Bill volumes that he jumps around storylines. In Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood, the audience bounces between Sharon Tate, Rick Dalton, and Cliff Booth’s storylines.
(10/22/20 7:14pm)
Welcome back, podcasters! Today, we will be discussing the merits and faults of Hollywood's remakes and sequels. We will cover how some movies are just quick cash grabs or if Hollywood has really run dry of its creativity. So plug in your headphones and sit down as we talk about the multitudes of remakes and sequels in Hollywood!
(10/22/20 4:58pm)
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Welcome back, podcasters! Today, we will be discussing the merits and faults of Hollywood's remakes and sequels. We will cover how some movies are just quick cash grabs or if Hollywood has really run dry of its creativity. So plug in your headphones and sit down as we talk about the multitudes of remakes and sequels in Hollywood!
Hosts: Dylan Walters & Robert Dorbritz III
Edited by: Ok Schlatter
Graphic by: Kellyn Harrison
(10/21/20 10:30pm)
Welcome back, witches, to another episode of the Coven! Bubbling in the cauldron this week is JK Rowling! The author of the famous children's series Harry Potter has been embroiled in controversy after controversy. Why has the author become so problematic lately? What will this mean for the author and the Harry Potter franchise? Find out all and more on this week's episode of the Coven!
(10/21/20 10:13pm)
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Welcome back, witches, to another episode of the Coven! Bubbling in the cauldron this week is JK Rowling! The author of the famous children's series Harry Potter has been embroiled in controversy after controversy. Why has the author become so problematic lately? What will this mean for the author and the Harry Potter franchise? Find out all and more on this week's episode of the Coven!
Hosts: Shwetha Sundarrajan & Dylan Walter
Edited by: Lia Weisbecker-Lotz
Graphic by: Kellyn Harrison
(10/21/20 9:45pm)
by Conner Tighe
In 2017, an 18-year-old was introduced to the world through YouTube and social media as a young man capable not only of writing, but wrestling, singing, and potential being a voice for the LGBTQ+ community. Throughout two-and-a-half years, Geick had populated his content throughout social media, talking about his on-and-off relationship with Jackson Krecioch, vlogging with his friends and brother, and addressing silly and sometimes serious topics on his short-lasting podcast Out of Frame. It’s 2020, and Geick’s channel lies empty without updated content and a trail of breadcrumbs that left him leaving the spotlight possibly for good.
Geick’s channel garnered thousands of viewers and subscribers after his take on pride in Los Angeles in one of his videos from 2017, while wearing a Nike spoofed “Just Fook It” shirt and recognizably perfect quaffed hair. “When I was growing up, there wasn’t as much a diverse LGBT showing,” said Geick in the video. He criticized pride’s assumption that all gay men are feminine, but he supports the underlying message. “Pride gives off the message of the LGBT community as a whole, which is you can be whoever you want to be as long as you’re not hurting somebody else.” He also loves that more men can be gay and not fit the stereotype that has been portrayed throughout the media for decades.
Geick’s masculinity, talent, and overall outspokenness, with the help of his imagery in the public eye, made the influencer shatter a glass ceiling of stereotypes with something the world had not seen before.
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In 2017, according to Earn The Necklace, Geick began dating Krecioch, another LGBTQ+ influencer popular on the platform YouNow. The two posted on Krecioch’s channel and YouNow talking about their lives and taking part in challenges. Geick grew up in Illinois and graduated from Adlai E. Stevenson High School, where he won two state wrestling championships in a row. He self-published his poetry titled, Early Works: A Collection of Poetry, which talked about painful memories in his childhood and small details in his life he found appealing enough to address through prose. At the end of the book, Geick previewed a brief prologue about a novel he had been working on at the time. Geick has made it clear on social media that his favorite author is Cormac McCarthy, and anyone that has read the prologue can see the similarities and influence.
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When 2018 came, Geick was written about for his exceptional writing and wrestling skills in The New York Times and Chicago Tribune. Later that year, Geick and Krecioch broke up due to personal issues. “We just broke up, that’s it,” said Geick in 2018. “Nothing happened. I’m okay with saying it live. It’s not a secret we broke up.” The two got back together only to break it off for good in 2019.
Geick was known for his exceptional vlogging skills, where he featured his friends and even featured a “motovlog” of him swerving and driving through hectic New York traffic to get to an Apple store while on his motorcycle. The influencer wanted his fans to be a part of his life as much as possible and provided 35 videos with approximately 197,000 subscribers.
In December last year, Geick posted his latest YouTube video of himself playing the piano while covering Bob Dylan’s “Make You Feel My Love.” The caption reads, “I still hate making music videos.” The video received over 2,000 likes and received over 58,000 views.
Earlier this year, Geick began to date the TikTok influencer known only as Okjohnnyboy. The two are not as public as Geick was with Krecioch. Many rumors surfaced throughout social media about Geick’s secret past and possible motives for obtaining substantial amounts of money. The influencer began posting less and less on his platforms until his announcement that he would be joining the military.
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Contrary to what Geick originally stated, he’s been active on his Snapchat and Instagram accounts, updating fans and friends about his current whereabouts and daily activities. His latest Instagram post features him in uniform with the second part caption, “There are moments I lose my breath. I feel the dam set to break. Everything I run from in bottles and everything I run to in dreaming. All of it. The weight, the uncertainty, the missing so much so strongly that my heart tries to cut itself free and abandon me.”
Neither Geick nor Krecioch was able to comment.
Sources: Blurb, Chicago Tribune, Earn the Necklace, The New York Times, Tiktok, YouTube
Images: Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube
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(10/21/20 8:54pm)
by Brandon Carson
Corey Taylor is without a doubt one of mainstream rock’s biggest stars. He screams his head off as Slipknot’s front man, who are still releasing engaging and hard-hitting metal music with 2019’s We Are Not Your Kind. He fronts the rock band Stone Sour, which was actually his first band but has always been seen as a soft, more mainstream Slipknot. He has a multitude of nicknames, a wide choice of words, and has written four books. But one thing “The Great Big Mouth” hasn’t done is release a solo record.
I gave We Are Not Your Kind an 8.8/10 and still believe it is one of Slipknot’s best albums. Some of the lyrics on that emotional roller coaster of an album are the best that Taylor has ever written. So naturally, when CMFT was announced, I was beyond excited. While I was skeptical in the back of my mind, I figured Taylor would give his all with this release. But instead, we get a slew of tired Stone Sour B-sides that have barely any impact and never try anything new. CMFT is a long, bland, and boring album with standard, by-the-numbers rock production, cheesy lyrics, and the first time Taylor is not doing anything exciting.
"I know that there is nothing more that I can say"
Taylor is no stranger to cheesy lyrics and conventional rock tropes. In fact, it seemed to be the direction Stone Sour was going with 2010’s Audio Secrecy. CMFT however, is a new low. The record feels as if there is nothing left in the tank for Taylor. Every song contains a similar, predictable structure like it’s a Five Finger Death Punch project. But one of the biggest disappointments is the lyrics and songwriting.
The opener, “HWY 666,” was initially written in high school according to Taylor, and then stretched out while writing the record. It’s obvious through lyrics like,
“When the Devil ran me down/He said, ‘Son, your soul's as good as mine/Just give me more and you'll be fine’/I turned and waved goodbye/When the Devil ran me down.../That's right!”
It’s clear to see that this is supposed to give off the vibe of “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” but when Taylor starts singing, it just comes off as a corny mess. “Culture Head” tries to be woke and play both sides to an argument, but with the lines,
“Your generation loves to b*tch, b*tch, b*tch/Just stay offended in your niche, niche, niche/Nobody's perfect, but you're bringin' everyone down,”
Taylor just sounds like an out of touch Gen X-er complaining about the "snowflakes." Just for comparison’s sake, here is a verse from Slipknot’s song “Orphan:”
“I wept when I realized/There were no more demons left to conquer/An opportunity to show my feelings/With skin so thick you swear it was armor/A penitentiary that only lets the oxygen out/I wasn't ready for a version of the truth to get out/I’m getting desperate, I wouldn't wanna fester in another bad dream.”
Gripping, real, and raw. Taylor’s writing for each band is definitely different, but even Stone Sour has interesting lyrics that one can ponder over. CMFT doesn’t come close to the level of authenticity in “Orphan” or in Stone Sour’s popular hit, “Bother.”
"Life, it's all really the same to me"
While Taylor was asleep at the wheel on the songwriting, surely the music is somewhat decent, right? On the contrary, it’s the weakest part of the record. CMFT plays with genres on most of the songs, hopping from Stone Sour hard rock to blues rock and even a punk song. But even though it seems these songs are different from one another, they all end up sounding the same. None of these songs are interesting or dare to try anything new.
Each song is a sound that Taylor has tried before with Stone Sour, or it’s milking out all the boring post-grunge rock sounds that have remained in the rock mainstream for nearly 20 years. “Black Eyes Blue” and “Everybody Dies on my Birthday” are basically Stone Sour B-sides form their last album Hydrograd, and rockers like “Meine Lux” and “Culture Head” end up sounding like rip offs from the bands that influenced them (Guns ‘n’ Roses and Alice In Chains respectively). Besides two songs, the entire record features similar structure, and even those tracks contain uninspired solos from Stone Sour guitarist Christian Martucci. While Martucci’s soloing is fun the first time around on “HWY 666,” it grows old and tired. There’s one on every song with no breaks until “Home,” the eleventh song on the record.
Jay Ruston produced the record, and he also produced Stone Sour’s Hydrograd in 2017. The production and mix between the two are virtually the same. But where risks were taken on Hydrograd with “Whiplash Pants” and “Somebody Stole My Eyes,” CMFT’s risks fall flat with bland production and stale instrumentals. But there is one track here that falls so flat, it’s amazing that it was even recorded.
“CMFT Must Be Stopped” is the hip-hop/rock fusion that comes out of nowhere on the album. Taylor can rap; he has on many Slipknot songs from their first album. But here, it sounds incredibly out of place. Kid Bookie and Tech N9ne do their best with what is given; however, the fusion that is trying to happen never materializes and ends up sounding like a mess. But it’s hard not to give Taylor credit for trying.
"I'm just looking for ways to enjoy the view"
With all the criticisms being said, there are a few noteworthy achievements on CMFT. “Home” is a welcome change of pace for the album and a compelling ballad. So compelling that I’m willing to forgive how much it sounds like Stone Sour’s “Zzyzx Rd.” Taylor’s experimentation, while falling flat, needs appreciation as well. He seems like he’s having a blast writing and playing the music here and it’s hard not to fall into that excitement. Especially on the last—and best—track on the album, “European Tour Bus Bathroom Song.”
(10/20/20 9:55pm)
(10/20/20 8:00pm)
by Annie Bastian
Nothing beats sitting in a stadium seat and hearing the roar of the crowd, as the floor nearly shakes from the endless stream of fans screaming, cheering, and singing along to their favorite artist. Before 2020, going to concerts was something that countless people across the globe would plan weeks in advance to attend. But as COVID-19 has brought the ability to attend in-person concerts to a halt, the music industry has had to get creative to still connect with their audiences. To overcome this obstacle, many artists have taken to performing live stream concerts online. Recently, South Korean Male Group, BTS, hosted their “Map of the Soul ON:E” shows, which consisted of two pay-per-view online concerts that were live-streamed on back-to-back days.
Not Their First Rodeo
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Before the “Map of the Soul ON:E” concert was broadcasted, BTS was a group that already had experience connecting with their fans through the internet. The international boy group had been planning their Map of the Soul world tour that was scheduled to begin in April 2020. As COVID-19 began shutting down international travel, the group, like many other artists at the time, had no choice but to delay their tour. Instead, the group had a 2 night back-to-back free concert weekend where past concerts from their old tours were streamed online for fans to see. This streaming event, called “Bang Bang Con”, consisted of nearly 24 hours worth of concert content in the span of two nights, or days depending on the time zone. After this streaming event, there was also a “Bang Bang Con: The Live” concert which was a pay-per-view concert shown in June. “Bang Bang Con: The Live” set a Guinness World Record for the most viewers for a music concert live stream with 756,000 paid viewers from over 100 countries. As the pandemic dragged on, BTS released the official announcement that they would be having another online concert: “Map of the Soul ON:E”. Originally, there was supposed to be a live component of the concert in Seoul, South Korea but it was canceled once again due to COVID-19 which left the entire event online.
The Experience
Going into this experience, I was a little hesitant. When concerts were in person, people knew what they were signing up for, and more or less could expect the quality of the performance they were paying for. So as a fan, it was hard to decide whether attending an online concert is worth the money. I have streamed two different free concerts since the beginning of the pandemic just for fun, but have yet to spend money to watch one. As someone who has seen BTS both in an in-person concert and in online concert streams, I had high expectations for the experience. To see for myself, I bought the $45 ticket and woke up bright and early Saturday morning at 6 am to watch BTS’s “Map of the Soul ON:E” day one concert. Two and a half hours of BTS performance later, I closed my computer quite impressed. When I say BTS spared no expense, I mean there was a full-blown carousel on stage for one performance. BTS went above and beyond to make their virtual concert an experience that their fans could enjoy and remember.
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As a fan, it was hard getting into the experience without being in a stadium, but the technology and set pieces that were presented took the viewer to what felt like a different dimension. It was a very different experience without other people. It almost felt like I zoned into my own world watching the performances. Was the concert the exact same as an in-person one? Absolutely not. If it was, the production companies would be charging you a lot more. But as a fan of the group, I would say that it was a worthy experience. The concert was formatted exactly as an in-person concert: the intense dances, outfit changes, and breaks for the artists to talk to the viewers. The only difference was you weren’t actually in the same room. Online concerts take away the feeling of community that comes with being in a stadium filled with other fans, but it still allows the artists to be in touch with the audience. BTS live-streamed some of their fans into the concert venue on screens around the room to fill in for the audience during the concert as well.
During the ending song, there were cubes suspended around the room with live videos of fans broadcasted on them. It made for a very whimsically surreal experience as a fan, and I applaud BTS’s team for thinking of such amazing ideas to incorporate fans even though we are in a pandemic. It was also a multi-view stream, so fans were getting not just one view, but six they could choose from to watch. This, along with the rebroadcasting of the performance later that evening, at 10 pm, for those wanting to watch the concert again or who missed it the first time, made the concert worth its money for me.
The Takeaway
I don’t believe online concerts will ever be as good as an in-person concert, but some may be worth the money that you are paying to stream. If the artists go above and beyond to alter parts of the concert to cater to the distance, it can be a very worthwhile experience. Concerts still allow for a person to have something to do to break apart days that are quickly beginning to blur together in the current pandemic. As a K-pop fan, concerts also allow for fans to see new choreographies and performances. After the two days of concerts, my social media erupted in chaos due to the excitement of having new content from the group. But if you are someone who is just a casual fan of the group and go for the fun atmosphere, online concerts would probably not be very engaging and entertaining. Deciding what draws you to a concert, the performers, or the atmosphere, is definitely the deciding factor on whether online concerts would be an enjoyable experience for you. I would say it is worth it to see the sets, performance, and live music. Not every artist will do their concerts the same way, but I would definitely still attend BTS’s concert if I had to do it all over again
(10/20/20 6:54pm)
Blake and OK break down the upcoming iPhone 12 and what it brings to the table over past models.Checkpoint is Byte's video news series, reporting on recent events in the world of entertainment, tech, and pop culture. Whether its video games, film, television, or music, we've got you covered!Anchors: Blake Chapman, Aaron DwyerExecutive Producer: Evan FischerVideo Editing: Aaron DwyerAudio Editing: Shwetha SundarrajanGraphics: Kellyn HarrisonMusic: Jack McGinnis
(10/20/20 6:53pm)
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Blake and OK break down the upcoming iPhone 12 and what it brings to the table over past models.
Checkpoint is Byte's video news series, reporting on recent events in the world of entertainment, tech, and pop culture. Whether its video games, film, television, or music, we've got you covered!
Anchors: Blake Chapman, Aaron Dwyer
Executive Producer: Evan Fischer
Video Editing: Aaron Dwyer
Audio Editing: Shwetha Sundarrajan
Graphics: Kellyn Harrison
Music: Jack McGinnis
(10/20/20 3:35pm)
One of my favorite up-and-coming artists right now is BETWEEN FRIENDS. After hearing their debut single — “suburban wonderland” — my senior year of high school, I was immediately drawn to their sound. I dove head first into the rabbit hole that was their Spotify artist page and wondered how this band, that I now adored, wasn’t more popular. When scrolling through their artist page, I noticed that they only had their one single released, and it had a little over 1 million streams. 1 million streams is a significant amount don’t get me wrong, but it blew my mind that they weren’t amassing more buzz. I was stunned. Their self dubbed “laptop-dream pop” was something I couldn’t get out of my head. I found myself reverting back to “suburban wonderland” over and over again. Now, they not only have that single, but they also have an EP titled, we just need some time together.
(10/19/20 9:44pm)
(10/19/20 9:00pm)
by Arianna Sergio
One of my favorite up-and-coming artists right now is BETWEEN FRIENDS. After hearing their debut single — “suburban wonderland” — my senior year of high school, I was immediately drawn to their sound. I dove head first into the rabbit hole that was their Spotify artist page and wondered how this band, that I now adored, wasn’t more popular. When scrolling through their artist page, I noticed that they only had their one single released, and it had a little over 1 million streams. 1 million streams is a significant amount don't get me wrong, but it blew my mind that they weren’t amassing more buzz. I was stunned. Their self dubbed “laptop-dream pop” was something I couldn’t get out of my head. I found myself reverting back to “suburban wonderland” over and over again. Now, they not only have that single, but they also have an EP titled, we just need some time together.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKuBVGFnW24&ab_channel=BETWEENFRIENDS-Topic
From Savannah and Brandon Hudson to The Heirs to BETWEEN FRIENDS
Brandon and Savannah Hudson knew they had a passion for performing at an extremely young age. Brandon taught himself how to play guitar; from there, he rapidly grew curious and enthusiastic about writing his own music. Savannah began singing and dancing as soon as she was old enough to walk, and inevitably, she found herself writing music with Brandon. Thus, the start of a masterful musical duo was born.
In 2013, they auditioned for America’s Got Talent and got a resounding “yes” from all four judges. That yes brought them to Las Vegas, where again, the judges were impressed with how talented the 13-year-old and 15-year-old siblings were. It was at the Quarterfinals where their America’s Got Talent adventure ended. The duo didn’t collect enough votes to be sent to the Semifinals, so they packed their bags and headed home.
Two years later, the brother-sister duo formed a band with Savannah on vocals; Brandon on vocals and guitar; Brennan Benko on drums; Alex Flagstad on guitar; and Eian McNeely on bass and keys. This Los Angeles based band called themselves The Heirs, or HEIRS, and were recognized as an alternative/indie band. They released their debut EP “Ecliptic” and found themselves on the lineup of the 2016 Vans Warped Tour.
The Heirs quietly drifted apart, but some of the members stuck together. It was then, in 2017, when BETWEEN FRIENDS was created. The Hudson siblings assembled this new band with their drummer, Benko — from The Heirs — and this super-trio was now complete.
Their current sound has definitely changed from what The Heirs sound was. The Heirs were focused on the typical teenage angst and rebellion, whereas BETWEEN FRIENDS is mature and grown and focuses on young adult subjects — like the complications of love and heartbreak. They dress those topics up with an upbeat, pop overcoat.
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A breakdown of we just need some time together
BETWEEN FRIENDS released their debut EP we just need some time together on April 5, 2018. Throughout this EP, they exhibit what it’s like to be young in LA and share their intimate thoughts and feelings through the art of music. Their EP cover art displays Savannah’s bare back, with the title of the EP written on her in orange capital letters. She is surrounded by a wide array of colorful flowers. She is holding, presumably, her brother's hand to the right. From the aesthetic floral fantasy that is the cover to the personality-filled song titles, everything about this EP is absolutely sensational.
“iloveyou” is the first song off of their EP. This song discusses earnestly looking back on the old times you have with someone, specifically in a relationship. The line, “I love you, tenderly, tragically,” is repeated throughout the entire bridge and chorus. This line is one that their listeners can surely relate to. It’s certainly one that hits home for me. It’s about loving someone so dearly and so deeply, but at the end of the day it’s merely young love. That person wasn’t “the one.” It ultimately didn’t work out; therefore, it ended in tragedy. They did a live version of “iloveyou,” which is just as phenomenal, if not better, than the studio version. This song has such an alluring hook, and in the live version it’s the star of the show.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GJIJlVnLN4&ab_channel=BETWEENFRIENDS
“u can still come over” is an ode to past relationships that will always mean something to both parties involved, despite the fact that they are over. Even though those relationships are over, the memories and moments shared between those two people will always hold a special place in their hearts. This song sounds like it’s dripping wet, while also being a track pulse. With its downtempo beats, it’s a relaxed song you could blast on maximum volume in a car with friends and cruise and vibe to it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62q0R9aCOR8&ab_channel=BETWEENFRIENDS
“affection” is my absolute favorite track from not only this EP but my favorite track they have ever released. They express an inability to find the desired affection they crave; because of that, they fall back on each other — like a back-up plan — to make up for it. They aren’t willing to let go of each other. Even if they are conscious that that person isn’t right for them and are still left unsatisfied in one way or another, they need each other to fill their needs of being loved and giving/receiving affection. Some form of affection is better than none even if it leaves you feeling empty. The chorus is, “Oh I’m looking for affection in all the wrong places/And we’ll keep falling on each other to fill the empty spaces,” is the perfect example of that. This line emphasizes that they are not falling for each other, rather falling on each other. The tone of Savannah’s haunting vocals over the dreamy synth-beat will be sure to make you melt.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJoMqYumxmA&ab_channel=BETWEENFRIENDS
BETWEEN FRIENDS explores being young, reckless, adventurous, and ultimately having fun in “better friends.” It’s about living by your own rules and doing things that you want to do. In the chorus, "If I looped my life to live again I'd pick more roses/ And pick better friends who like to sleep in the daytime/ Fall in love and kiss at night,” it discusses picking better friends who will do spontaneous things with them that makes them truly feel alive. This is my other favorite song on the EP because it’s nostalgic of the times of being in high school and doing wild things with your friends.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGASobWoiwE&ab_channel=BETWEENFRIENDS-Topic
“blushing!” is the final track off of their EP. It’s simply about wanting to see that special person who makes you giddy and gives you butterflies; makes your cheeks rosy; and leaves you, well, blushing. BETWEEN FRIENDS celebrates that feeling of new-found love and the delightful memories associated with that. The lavish melodies mesh well with Savannah’s soft and warm vocals.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUTIX0Z7Kfs&ab_channel=BETWEENFRIENDS-Topic
When will they release new music?
BETWEEN FRIENDS hasn’t released any new music since we just need some time together; that means they haven’t released new music in over two years. So, the question on everyone’s mind is when will they release new music? When will the wait for new music end? I can’t guarantee anything soon, but in an interview with Ones to Watch, BETWEEN FRIENDS said, “We thought this [we just need some time together] would be a good intro for us and we love being so hands on with everything throughout the process,” so I can infer that this EP being an “intro” for them means there will be new music in the future. At least, one can hope that there is. It did take them two years to release we just need some time together, so hopefully by the end of this year — or by the beginning of next year — we will have some new music to listen to. If not, you know I will be going back to “suburban wonderland” for the millionth time.
Sources: Galore, Ones to Watch, San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Images: Discogs, YouTube
Featured Image: Forbes
(10/15/20 3:00pm)
Blake and Aaron break down the recent news of Jamie Foxx's return to Spiderman and the implications he brings with him. Checkpoint is Byte's video news series, reporting on recent events in the world of entertainment, tech, and pop culture. Whether its video games, film, television, or music, we've got you covered! Anchors: Blake Chapman, Aaron DwyerExecutive Producer: Evan FischerVideo Editing: Damien AdamsAudio Editing: Shwetha SundarrajanGraphics: Kellyn HarrisonMusic: Jack McGinnis
(10/14/20 7:18pm)
There are certain horror movies that are must-watch, staples for the Halloween season. Classics like A Nightmare on Elm Street, The Shining, Scream, and of course, Halloween are essential October watches. However, there are plenty of other spook-worthy films that should be watched during the month of October that don’t receive the credit they should.
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Sunday, we celebrated the hardship, failures, and suffering that LGBTQ+ youth and community endure and have endured since the beginning of time. We also celebrated the successes, stories of hope, and love and connection that make this community one of the unique and essential aspects of human history. National Coming Out Day was first observed in 1988 after a massive march for LGBTQ+ rights outside of Washington, D.C., took place a year prior. Thirty-two years later, the month of October has turned into a month that is bigger than getting free candy in a costume. It’s a celebration of love and the lives of the LGBTQ+ community that continues to fight for the right of all humanity — which is equal treatment for all of humanity everywhere. To commemorate this historic event, we look at the top five LGBTQ+ films.