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By Audra Foster

1. “Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer”

Because we’re all so cold and desensitized by violent video games that it’s funny when sweet old grandmother’s die. It’s a typical middle school boy song, not a Christmas carol worthy of reknown.

2. “We Wish You A Merry Christmas”

The Christmas version of “99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall”—endlessly repeating ...

By Audra Foster

If you get a kick out of seeing your professors dance around on a stage, or if you just like to listen to hilarious and awesome original music, then it’s time to shiver your timbers for the Gettysburg Pirate Orchestra, the self-proclaimed “Geishas of Rock and Roll.”

Actually, the Gettysburg Pirate Orchestra is a misleading title for this band ...

By Morgan Marzella

Matt Santry… Does this name ring a bell to anyone? If it does, great! You’ll get to hear him play at Springfest this year along with a couple of other artists. If the name does not ring a bell, you, I, and everyone else in our position are in for another Springfest of unknown artists playing for the ...

By Morgan Marzella

Now Playing: Get On Your Boots

U2 has always been a prolific band when it comes to songwriting. Their upcoming release, No Line on the Horizon, does not disappoint when it comes to this, especially after a five-year waiting period since their last album. The band originally had Rick Rubin as the producer of this album when they ...

By Mike Altman

Zachary Condon started his solo musical project Beirut in 2006. With the help of Jeremy Barnes and Heather Trost, Beirut came out with their debut Gulag Orkestar. This release was followed by several EPs such as Lon Gisland and The Flying Club Cup. As his main influences, Condon utilizes both the trumpet and the ukulele (which is becomes ...

By Sebastian DiNatale

As winter continues to sustain it’s icy hold on Gettysburg College, one can find solace in Enya’s fantastic new winter album, “And Winter Came.” Unlike most Christmas albums, “And Winter Came” explores the both the distinction between and tranquil fusion of Christmas and winter. The title track displays this perfectly, easing the listener into a winter fairyland where ...

By Andrew Merclean

It’s official. TV on the Radio has become an “indie” rock dynasty. Their far-out grooves have truly reached perfection in recent releases. I can’t label them—post rock? Psychedelia? Soul? Jazz? No. Pigeonholing doesn’t do them justice. They sound so incredibly original. I can totally see why they have become the darlings of ‘zines like Spin and Pitchfork.

TotR’s newest ...

By Lyle Roser

Interpol’s third album, Our Love to Admire, is made up of more of that their fans have come to expect. Like all good follow up CDs, the band keeps their unique sound and personality while still progressing in their music.

Like previous albums, this one is dominated by Paul Banks’ haunting singing, Daniel Kessler’s understated guitar, Carlos Dengler’s ...

By Lyle Roser

I caught up with Michael Catalano and asked him about his on campus radio show, broadcasted by WZBT 91.1 FM.

What is the name of your radio show? The American Jukebox

When is it broadcasted? 9:00PM-11:00PM Saturday nights

Do you have a DJ name? If so, how did you get it? My DJ name is DJ Mikey Roots. ...

By Nate Storey

What instruments do you play?

Guitar, bass, drums, violin, a wee bit of piano.

When did you start performing or playing? I started playing music in the fourth grade with the trumpet, which I can’t play any more and doesn’t count. I started guitar after fifth. I’ve wanted to play trumpet in a show but never done it.

Tell me about ...