Few musicians have ever managed to concoct a satisfactory supergroup which, by definition, must be a better band than whatever it stems from. Velvet Revolver never lived up to the caliber of Stone Temple...

Clutch’s new album, Strange Cousins from the West, makes it difficult to pass definitive judgment on the group. The band’s Southern rock/blues sound invokes thoughts of ’70s bands that tried to...

Harry Potter: Hottest wizard ever Maybe I just like living in my own fantasy world, but I think Harry Potter freaking rocks. The common argument against the series — aside from many people believing...

**** out of ***** “Vassup?” asks Brüno, a gay fashion designer from Austria. The answer? A whole lot of penis. Sacha Baron Cohen has been known for his satirical character creations. He started...

* out of ***** I Love You, Beth Cooper is the purest definition of a cliché flick. It’s not even “good” cliché, which is what makes this movie a grossly wasteful $18 million expenditure for 20th...

Poet Albert Goldbarth loves to talk about his spaceship collection with anyone who will listen, yet the 61-year-old poet refuses to use e-mail. “Some days I must say, I’m kind of noble and heroic...

His voice isn’t Deep South enough to conjure images of strumming banjos, but author Man Martin’s soothing Georgia twang and natural humor immediately makes the listener feel like an old school chum....

Iowa City is a bicycle enthusiast’s dream come true. The city features great bike shops, nationally renown trails, and numerous racing teams. These factors are a big part of the reason Iowa was voted...

Picture 13 hours of shrieking tunes, blazing metal, and enough noise to send Marilyn Manson running for earplugs. Though this may seem hard to grasp, it’s the concept behind Melapalooza, a one-day festival...

Bear vs. Shark In 2003, Bear vs. Shark released Right Now You’re in the Best of Hands. And If Something Isn’t Quite Right, Your Doctor Will Know in a Hurry. The album is as comforting and reassuring...

Ready for a fitter, happier, and healthier you? The DI is here to help. Each week, we’ll feature a new yoga pose you can easily incorporate into your daily regimen to promote oneness of body, mind, and...

Comparisons are a common trend in music: John Mayer with Dave Matthews, Sufjan Stephens with Elliott Smith, or Bob Dylan to, well, anyone with a raspy voice. Awesome Color, from Michigan, is no different,...