At face value, The Almost is primarily a side project of Underoath drummer Aaron Gillespie. While some side projects tend to take a very self-indulgent path, often leaving fans alienated in hot pursuit of artistic crossover credibility, something about this band just fits. You certainly can’t blame Aaron for wanting to step away from the drum kit of a fierce metal-core band, albeit a hugely successful one that defined modern Christian rock, in favor of showcasing his multi-instrumental talents and… Read more

“Paranormal Activity,” if you have not heard of it yet, is a recently released ultra-low budget horror film riding an enormous wave of scary good hype. The film centers around a young couple who are victims of bizarre hauntings. It is receiving flattering praise from critics and fans alike and already being declared one of the scariest films of all time; quite a statement to live up to. While first time director Oren Peli may not be startled at the… Read more

The electronic music scene is reaching critical mass. Now at its apex of mainstream saturation it seems not a day goes by where top 40 divas and superstars cross genres and reinvent themselves “electronic” almost the same way Dylan went “electric”. Britney Spears sounds like she’s being produced by Tiesto and your 14-year-old sibling probably goes to raves. To say that electro is being embraced with open arms is an understatement. Although computers and synthesizers may simply be the natural… Read more

CSUN played host Saturday to the ninth annual of Big Show festival. Put on by students for students, it sure was big this year. In the eternal struggle between booking a flavor of the month big name or to find a well-established artist, no compromise was needed. Lupe Fiasco has had a rich career. After the critical success of his debut studio album “Food and Liquor” and the conceptual followup of “The Cool,” Fiasco fascinated everyone with his crossover success… Read more