Herald blogs: The Beat Goes On
Parrotheads gorge on Buffet's 'Buffet'
Jimmy Buffett’s latest CD, Buffet Hotel, is a cruel joke. It is not just the fact that the album title purposely misspells his last name to get back at all those who have been pronouncing it wrong. More importantly, for anyone whose average day does not consist of lying in… Read more »
Sound Tribe takes it to the next level, the future
Lies. Conspiracy. Cold War extraterrestrials. Inspiration can come in unlikely forms, and the backbone of Sound Tribe Sector 9’s latest, Ad Explorata, might be one of the strangest. The story involves code-cracking, secret government organizations and intergalactic communication. This is the kind of inspiration every electro band (and sci-fi flick)… Read more »
Robotic madness in sound and image
Have you ever wondered what it would be like if your computer was schizophrenic? Probably not, but if you braved the snow to see Chicago-based I Love Presets show at the Memorial Union Play Circle, you got a pretty good idea of what it’d be like.The show started out innocently… Read more »
Fans of Waits will not be disappointed
The offbeat and theatrical, yet calmingly cool sounds that Tom Waits fans know and love are served up in a healthy dose on his newest release, Glitter And Doom (Live), and the characteristically gruff singer reveals yet again his versatility and sheer talent in his new live album, recorded on… Read more »
Fans of waits will not be disappointed
The offbeat and theatrical, yet calmingly cool sounds that Tom Waits fans know and love are served up in a healthy dose on his newest release, Glitter And Doom (Live), and the characteristically gruff singer reveals yet again his versatility and sheer talent in his new live album, recorded on… Read more »
An ode to Midwest love
For those who love eclectic albums, new local artist Brett Tyler is on the rise. In his freshman album Bittersweet, The Minneapolis native creates a journey through love in which each original song has its own specific flavor. He does not stick to one particular genre, and in his music… Read more »
Don't expect to be saved by this 'Death Bell'
It’s hard to pinpoint exactly when social commentary became a prerequisite in horror cinema, a thin glaze of redemption above the gorefest the industry has become. Luckily, while Western filmmakers flounder at this faux-morality, such unabashed fright-fests as 2003’s “A Tale of Two Sisters” verify Asia’s commitment to quality horror;… Read more »
Brother Ali makes an 'Exclusive' stop
Midwest hip hop fans come together. Give me an A! Give me an L! Give me an I! Now take out that calendar and leave a big block open from 5 to 6:30 on Thursday, Nov. 19 Using a sharpened, number two pencil, write your destination: The Exclusive Co. on… Read more »
About The Beat Goes On
The Beat Goes On is a blog comprised of thought-provoking questions and unique coverage of University of Wisconsin events, as well as snarky commentary about national celebrities, television shows and film, from The Badger Herald's ArtsEtc. editors and staff writers.Read, comment and enjoy.
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Recent Comments
Matt on ‘Coastie Song’ drops on UW with beats, controversy December 18, 2009, 5:09 am
Honestly its a joke. Props to the both of you who made the song. I have been a member of… Read more »
Anonymous on ‘Coastie Song’ drops on UW with beats, controversy December 17, 2009, 5:44 am
I’m Jewish, from New Jersey, and I am working class and pay my own tuition. I took off a year… Read more »
Anonymous on ‘Coastie Song’ drops on UW with beats, controversy December 16, 2009, 3:02 am
As the mother of a Jewish “coastie” —- I find the message behind this song to be frightening and despicable.… Read more »
Anonymous on ‘Coastie Song’ drops on UW with beats, controversy December 16, 2009, 1:57 am
Ha! Coasties are more attractive in general? Really? Take a tip from a UW Alumn who now lives in LA—… Read more »
Anonymous on ‘Coastie Song’ drops on UW with beats, controversy December 15, 2009, 12:45 am
HAH! To the Dec. 13th person, this is exactly the type of thinking and acting that makes sconnies develop stereotypes.… Read more »
Anonymous on ‘Coastie Song’ drops on UW with beats, controversy December 14, 2009, 2:40 am
Its incredibly ironic - this is a ‘liberal’ bubble, yet its full of Sconnies hating on coasties - hatred is… Read more »
Anonymous on An open letter to David Archuleta fans December 13, 2009, 8:55 pm
Ann Rivall must be your cognitively impaired sister that you feel the need to defend.… Read more »
Anonymous on Patrick Swayze remembered: 1952-2009 December 10, 2009, 7:03 pm
Hi, I am so happy that most of good people and decent people left in our age do and will… Read more »
Rob Ray on Robotic madness in sound and image December 10, 2009, 5:19 am
Hey! Thanks for the review. We don’t get to play Madison as much as we like but we’d love to… Read more »
Anonymous on Robotic madness in sound and image December 10, 2009, 12:47 am
I <3 PRESETS RULEZ… Read more »
Anonymous on An ode to Midwest love December 9, 2009, 7:42 pm
The link is broken. his myspace page is http://www.myspace.com/bretttylermusic… Read more »
Anonymous on An ode to Midwest love December 9, 2009, 7:24 pm
of course it’s a real mellotron. IP hash has been using his product…… Read more »
Anonymous on An ode to Midwest love December 9, 2009, 4:05 pm
I don’t think this is a real mellotron in this music. It doesn’t sound real.… Read more »
jill on ‘Flash Forward’ reveals a mixed bag of science fiction December 2, 2009, 9:20 pm
i love flashfoward it is so fictiony and i desire that. i love how at the end at each episode… Read more »
Betty on ‘Bad Romance’ proves irresistable November 20, 2009, 7:28 am
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