Mar 18th, 2010 · Local Natives' "Airplanes" takes about four seconds to announce itself as the lighthearted romp it is; that's about how long it takes for the band to start booing its own piano player. As if reminding itself to perk up, "Airplanes" quickly self-corrects into a jaunty wonder, as its pleading chorus ("I want you back") hurtles along with something resembling school spirit.
Mar 16th, 2010 · The Supreme ruled in the case Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission that the government may not place limits on the political speech of corporations. In that spirit, Murray Hill Inc., a Silver Spring, Md., PR firm, is planning to run for Congress. Eric Hensal, the man behind the firm's tongue-in-cheek run for the Senate, offers his insight.
Mar 11th, 2010 · Mankind has been dreaming about flying in space ever since we began looking up to the stars. Once flight and space travel became a reality, songs about flying to the heavens entered the mainstream musical world. In that spirit, here are some stellar (and interstellar) tracks by Billy Murray, The Byrds and David Bowie.
Mar 9th, 2010 · Even a little pot of money can lead to a lot of giving, as the altruistic spirit ripples through a network, researchers say.
Feb 26th, 2010 · Thom Yorke news comes in twos this week. After Thursday's mystery band naming and tour announcement, Yorke played a solo show in Cambridge, at which he debuted three new tunes. He seemed in good spirits, and dedicated the surprisingly soulful, accessible songs to "the open-minded".
Feb 18th, 2010 · In the spirit of The Savages, Mitchell Lichtenstein's new film tells the story of two sisters who take stock of their own lives when they have to decide what to do with their aging father. Parker Posey, Demi Moore and Rip Torn come together to tell the story of a miserable but engagingly unorthodox family.
Feb 17th, 2010 · 2010 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of composer Robert Schumann. One of the most interesting Schumann commemorative items is the DVD Twin Spirits, a British music-theater piece about the intense relationship between Schumann and his wife Clara, performed by Trudie Styler and Sting.
Feb 11th, 2010 · Bill Clinton in "good spirits" following stent procedure at NYC hospital.