Ross Tiefenthaler
Ross Tiefenthaler
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Drop out, join a band
Who in their right mind would drop out of Yale University, one of the academic world's finest institutions, to play in a rock band? Solomon Silber and Seth Wulsin, former members of the Class of 2005, did exactly that. And their recent studio recording...
GZA raps with skill
With the release of 1993's Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), Wu-Tang Clan set out to revolutionize hip-hop. Their vicious lyrics gleamed with intelligence, and the atonal evil of producer RZA's beats was a jolt to the jazzy East Coast hip-hop of the...
Kweli's first solo album is 'Quality'
Popular hip-hop's ever-growing obsession with materialism has been devastating to its quality of lyrics and production over the past five years. It seems as though rappers will never grow tired of finding new words to rhyme with "Benz," and even the...
Milo, Jigsaw and co. rock Toad's
Though most of Yale's musical talent is concentrated in the classical arena, there are still musicians at Yale who would rather bang away on the electric guitar. For them, the chance to play Toad's is not only an honor in its own right but, if they are...
Underworld emerges with energetic electronica
Underworld may already be one of the greatest live electronic acts of today. But after last Friday night's show at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York, they have undoubtedly proven themselves to be one of the greatest live acts today, period.
Opening acts beat the 'Nuts
The Beatnuts have come to represent many sides of the world of hip-hop. To hip-hop historians, they are a cornerstone of East Coast Latino gangsta rap. To casual listeners and MTV viewers, the Beatnuts are responsible for the catchy "Watch Out Now,"...
Underworld innovates under the trance radar
Music
While America remains hung up on mediocre trance DJs like Paul Oakenfold, Underworld, one of the more innovative electronic artists of today, remains relatively obscure in the American pop landscape. If anything, some may have heard their breakthrough...
Ani gets voice heard on powerful, emotive album
Music
From the very beginning of her busy career and life, Ani DiFranco has been on a mission to be heard. For over 10 years she has led a generation of female singer-songwriters in the never-ending struggle against commercialism and sexism. In the process...
Not just for the horny: Toad's has good music too
Music fans at Yale should get on their knees and thank God every day for Toad's. In addition to being one of the best clubs in the United States, Toad's Place is just a short walk from any residential college and only two blocks from Old Campus.
Yale bands rock it head to head
Music
Excited as we all may be about the impending arrival of Guster, we must take time to remember that three Yale bands will also be performing on stage at the Spring Fling. On Friday, April 20, Morse College hosted the Yale College Council's annual Battle...