Volume 14, Issue 2 | OCT 13 –OCT 26
The Vikings’ Conundrum PG. 10 Farmers Market Tour PG. 13 Q&A: Tennis PG. 16
THE WAKE STUDENT MAGAZINE | VOLUME 14, ISSUE 2 5 Fall Things PG. 5
The Pope is Dope PG. 11
Bring The Battle Home PG. 6
Farmers Market Tour PG. 13
Empowering Women in the Third Wave of Feminism PG. 8
SNL Celebrates 40th Season PG. 18
The Vikings Conundrum PG. 10
EDITORIAL: Editor-in-Chief Grace Birnstengel
Art Directors Lizzie Goncharova, Max Smith
Managing Editor Lauren Cutshall
Copy Editors Sara Glesne, Lindsey Pastrorek
Cities Editor Emily Mongan
Editorial Interns Lianna Matt, Johnny Tvedt, Shawna Stennes, Olivia Riley
Voices Editor Kayla McCombs
Art Interns Cera Nelson, Olivia Novotny
Sound & Vision Editors Alex Nelson, Sam Schaust
Faculty Advisor Shayla Thiel-Stern
PRODUCTION: Executive Director Kelcie McKenney Head Designer Kate Johnston Graphic Designers Amanda Gentle, Kayla Lutteke, Erin Slayton Web Manager Sam Gordon Public Relations/ Advertising Manager Jordyn DiOrio
Public Relations/ Advertising Assistant Jennifer Burns Social Media Manager Abby Richardson Finance Manager Ben Larwa Distributors Ryan Condron, Chris Roebber Production Intern Kirsten Erickson
Wakie Wanderlust Fall is hands down my favorite season. From that crisp, cool weather to the brilliant colors of the leaves, there is something about the endless possibilities that makes this season so wonderful. This year, I’m spending fall in London. Words don’t express how thrilled I am to be here. From Big Ben to Abbey Road, the craziness I’ve lived from running around this city has been invigorating. But you don’t need to be in a different city to fulfill your wanderlust and try out something new. Minneapolis has just as much to offer, and The Wake is here to point it out for you. Make your way to our Cities Section for innovative ideas on what to do this fall. If you’re looking for a taste of what’s happening around the globe, check out Voices for a reflection on the Scottish Referendum and update yourself on the movement of feminism from Emma Watson’s speech to the UN.
grab a friend, and make this year about trying something new. The Wake will be here to encourage you, and we’ll be waiting to publish your story about it once you’re done.
The world we live in is full of excitement and adventures just waiting for you to jump on. So turn off your Netflix,
Kelcie McKenney Executive Director
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Contributing Writers Natalie Ward, Emily Mongan, Erick Newland, Lianna Matt, Ethan Lauer, Olivia Riley, Johnny Tvedt, Kevin Beckman, Gina Von Thomme, Kristen Wangsness, Lauren Cutshall, Grace Birnstengel, Alex Nelson, Mason Schraufnagel, Niqq Helgeson, Trevor Scholl, Ryan Meaney, Cera Sylar, Shawnna Stennes, Aron Wolde, Matthew Maple
A Call to Arms for Female Heroes PG. 20
LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR
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Illustrators Lizzie Goncharova, Peter Mariutto, Max Smith, Kristen Wangsness, Miranda Harincar, Olivia Novotny
Q&A: Tennis PG. 16
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WAKE RANTZ I’ve been following my favorite Instagram dog, @marniethedog, since February. She had only 200 followers at the time, humble beginnings for a humble dog. But since then, she has been featured on sites like Buzzfeed and programs like Good Morning America. She has met Tina Fey, Jonah Hill, and James Franco himself even Instagrammed her. She’s expanded her empire to include Vine, Tumblr, and Twitter, and now has over 210,000 Instagram followers. Marnie, you sold out. I’ve been there for you from the start yet I was met with no response but a pity like on a picture when I asked you for a Chicago Pitchfork Fest meet-up over the summer. I hardly recognize you anymore. You’re not the same dog I used to know. God damnit, you’re still so cute, but you’ve become so mainstream that you’ve lost who you are. Fame has changed you, I fear, for the worst. It’s 2:30 p.m. and the end-of-class rush is in full swing. Every student on campus is apparently waiting for the #3 bus on Pleasant Street. No, it isn’t the busyness or the giant crowd waiting to squeeze on a relatively small bus that bothers me. It’s the way we act when the bus comes. Like, “Oh, the bus is here? I must immediately run to the edge of the sidewalk and compete for the front of the line!” Are we in first grade? Have we not figured out that no matter where we are in line, we are all going to get on this bus? Yes, you may have to stand instead of sit on the bus. And yes, you might have to wait outside a little longer. But if I’ve clearly been standing here for a while and you just stroll up as the bus comes, what makes you think it’s okay to nonchalantly hop in front of me? Annoyed with something? Send your 10 to 150-word rant to rants@wakemag.org and yours might be in our next issue!
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MUSICAL DONUTS By Grace Birnstengel It seems that every week, Eat Street bakery Glam Doll Donuts are premiering another local artist-inspired donut concoction on the store’s Instagram. In fact, according to co-founder Teresa Fox, “There’s nothing that speaks more to the core of what [Glam Doll] loves than artist/donut collaborations.” But which personalized donuts are the Dolls’ favorites? 1) The Night Moves The Night Moves has blackberries, Hennessy, and brown sugar andwas requested by the band itself. 2) The Hot Messersmith Singer-songwriter Jeremy Messersmith’s donut-counterpart has the flavors of coconut, wasabi, and honey gin.
3) Prince’s Purple Rain Anniversary A First Avenue star-shaped ‘nut, this one’s sporting the Purple Rain album cover made completely out of chocolate. “A moment of personal and professional glory,” Fox said. 4) The Best Donut Ever Doomtree rapper P.O.S’ “The Fucking Best Show Ever” yielded this creation, a biscuit donut with maple icing and sausage gravy. 5) Carolizzo A candied apple donut on apple cake with fresh candied apples and a cinnamon caramel glaze—the only thing sweet enough for a Caroline Smith and Lizzo donut in honor of their collaboration shows in September.
STARBUCK’S GUINNESSFLAVORED LATTE
SMOOTHIE SPLENDOR By Emily Mongan
By Gina Van Thomme
We’re in the thick of midterms, so give yourself a study break and whip up a protein and nutrient-packed smoothie to fill you up, help you focus and get your head in the game. Plus, smoothies are practically a meal in a class, so you’ll be able to skip cooking and save plenty of time for studying! Choose one (or more!) ingredients from the categories below, add some ice cubes and get blending!
Starbucks recently began testing its new non-alcoholic Guinness flavored latte in Ohio and Florida. Starbucks named the drink the Dark Barrel Latte and emasculated the Guinness flavor by adding whipped topping and caramel flavoring. Although perfect for the taste buds of distinguished coffee drinkers, one can only wonder how this new drink will fare among college students who aren’t used to such refined beers. Could the line possibly expand to include fan favorites such as PBR and Natty Ice? For now, we must put aside our questions and appreciate that planet earth has come one step closer to what could be mankind’s finest achievement: Alcoholic Starbucks.
Liquid: Dairy milk, soy milk, almond milk, fruit juice, coconut water, rice milk, cold brew coffee Fruits (fresh or frozen): Bananas, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, apples, pineapple, melon, mango Protein: Yogurt, peanut butter, almond butter, protein powder Greens: Avocado, spinach, kale, cucumber, Swiss chard Extras: Chia seeds, flax seeds, nuts, honey, unsweetened cocoa powder.
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5 fall things
Perfect ways to spend an autumn day By Natalie Ward In case you are new to the cities or are just looking for some fun things to get out of the house and try this fall, here are 5 awesome ideas to get you started. So grab some friends, throw on your coziest sweater, and get ready to take advantage of everything autumn the cities have to offer!
1. Go to the Apple Orchard Reminisce on your childhood and eat delicious apples with this classic fall activity. Oh, and Instragram it. Don’t forget to Instagram it. Some great orchards to check out are Afton Apple Orchard in Hastings, and Minnetonka Orchards in Mound. Afton is about a half hour southeast of the University of Minnesota campus. Their yearly Apple Fest is just starting up and goes for the first three weekends of October. This wonderful festival features a huge corn maze, hayrides, and a petting zoo. They offer apple picking of course, as well as raspberries and pumpkins. Minnetonka Orchards is a bit of a hike from the U, but well worth it. They usually have a good variety of apples, and only let you pick them when they are ready, so you are sure to get some tasty apples.
2. Take a scenic bike ride Get some exercise with a friend or two and appreciate the last few weeks of sweater weather. For a route with some great views take East River Parkway to St. Paul. Get on by the Super Block and ride until you get to St. Thomas. If you’ve never made the trip over to Grand Avenue, it is looking fly this fall and well worth the ride. You can grab a coffee from the original (and best?) Dunn Bros. and peruse the shops. Another great route is West River Parkway to Minnehaha Falls. If you haven’t checked out this amazing piece of Minneapolis nature, I recommend it 100 percent. Take some time to walk on the paths by the falls and then grab some seafood from Sea Salt Eatery. Even better? Invite the parents if they live close by - they will love it, and so will your wallet!
3. Search for the perfect pumpkin spice latte Do chain coffee shops do it right, or has your favorite indie joint got it down? Take advantage of the limited window of time everyone’s favorite fall drink is available and take a PSL tour of the Twin Cities! Some
suggestions to try are Starbucks, Caribou, Mapps, Espresso Royale, and Dunn Bros.
4. Spend a day in Uptown
Start your day out right with a warm cinnamon roll and cup of coffee from Isle Bun & Coffee. Walk, bike or roller skate around Lake Calhoun, do some shopping and grab some lunch at the Tin Fish. Check out the Walker Art Museum’s latest exhibits and catch a last glance at the Sculpture Garden, because it is going to be closed all of next summer for renovations. Spend some time in beautiful Loring Park, and cap off the afternoon with some pumpkin ice cream from Sebastian Joe’s.
5. Check out Comedy Open Mic Night
Every Monday night at 7:30, Acme Comedy Club hosts a free comedy open mic night. Since the days are getting shorter, the weather is getting colder, and school is getting harder, we all need something to brighten our spirits. If you are a stand up pro, or have always wanted to try out a routine, get there between 6 and 7 to sign up.
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Bring the battle home Inspired by her own experience with disability, a Bloomington native is on a mission to raise awareness for the plight of disabled people living in developing countries By Emily Mongan If Kelsey Lindell had been born in a rural part of Africa instead of Minnesota, there’s a good chance that she wouldn’t be alive today. Born with a radial clubbed hand— which leaves her with a shorter left arm than most people and two missing fingers on her left hand—Lindell would have been viewed as cursed or demon-possessed, and likely beaten, burned, chained up in her backyard or completely abandoned by her family. There’s an overwhelming possibility Lindell wouldn’t have lived past her fifth birthday and if she had, most likely would never be able to find a job once she reached adulthood. But Lindell, 22, wasn’t born in Africa, she was born in Bloomington. She grew up with a loving family, lots of friends, a strong faith and the knowledge that she could do anything she put her mind to, regardless of her disability. She took honors classes at Jefferson High School, and became active in dance. “My parents taught me when I was really young, if people ask you, you say that’s the way God made me and one day we’ll know why,” Lindell said. After an injury sidelined her plans to pursue a college degree in dance and education, Lindell chose to embark on a year of mission work, spending the first six months working in Argentina before making her way to Cape Town, South Africa. One year turned into three as Lindell fell in love with the country and the children she worked with at Tembaletu, a school for children with mental and physical disabilities. The students at Tembaletu were denied admission to mainstream schools, as their disability carried a heavy stigma in their communities. But they were at least in school – 90 percent of children with disabilities in developing countries never receive an education. “I tell people I’m working with special needs kids in Africa, and they assume like ‘Oh, it’s like the special needs kids here, it’s like Special Olympics,” Lindell said. But a trip out of developed Cape Town to a rural Kenyan hospital showed her how drastically different
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the treatment of people with disabilities between the U.S. and Africa really was. There she met a toddler with a cleft palate who, after being literally thrown away by his family, was attacked by a coyote and lost a leg. Another child was left in a full body cast after her father doused her with gasoline and set her on fire. “When you see that kind of stuff in person, you realize something’s got to be done,” Lindell said. “People in America have no idea this is going on.” Lindell is now back home, and beginning a new journey to raise awareness for the treatment of children with disabilities in developing countries. On October 1, 2014, she launched Uphold Global, a non-profit organization that aims to raise awareness for the issue in the United States, while connecting organizations in Africa who can work together to help children and empower local communities to break the stigma associated with disability. Starting a non-profit at age 22 was never part of Lindell’s plan, but after her research showed just how little the abysmal statistics surrounding the cause had changed in recent years, she knew she had to step in. “I’ve had people warn me ‘It’s going to be hard!’ but I don’t care,” Lindell said. “It wouldn’t be as hard as going to bed every night or going to a basic nine to five job and knowing that I could’ve done something about this.” Uphold Global is comprised of Lindell, a small office staff, a board of directors, and a support network of friends and family all touched, in one way or another, by the stories Lindell brought back with her from Africa. The night before Uphold officially launched, close to 100 supporters gathered at Restore Collaborative, the shared office space the organization is based out of, to hear her speak about her goals for the organization. High school classmates, acquaintances from Lindell’s church, and family friends all shared similar sentiments: if anyone was going to do this, it would be Lindell.
Lindell is aware that she seems an unlikely catalyst for change when it comes to a deep-rooted issue in countries thousands of miles away from her own. But her passion for the children and her wish for every child with a disability to have the same opportunities for a normal life that she had growing up, keeps her driven. “Pretty much everything about me makes me the least qualified person to change this on a large scale there. I’m American, I’m white, I’m female, I’m disabled, and I’m young,” Lindell said. “But all those things also empower me to be the biggest advocate for those children here.”
My parents taught me when I was really young, if people ask you, you say that’s the way God made me and one day we’ll know why.
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Trigger Warnings: Censorship or Courtesy?
University of Minnesota takes part in national debate by Erik Newland the first panel discussion on September 26. Each speaker had two prompts; to give their understanding of trigger warnings in the context of queer and feminist arguments, and an analysis of the significance of the debate on trigger warnings. Angela Carter, a Ph.D. in feminist studies at the U, gave her definition of what it means to be triggered. She emphasized that to be triggered is not to be offended; it is an unconscious reaction to past trauma. Carter believes the debate for trigger warnings is disabled individuals asking for an acknowledgement of their realities. The University of Minnesota has begun discussing a topic you may know from social media: the use of trigger warnings, which has increased in recent years. Proponents see them as a courtesy to those with disabilities such as PTSD while opponents see them as an overprotective form of censorship. Kevin Murphy, Department Chair of the American studies department at the University of Minnesota facilitated
Aren Aizura is an assistant professor in the gender, women, and sexuality studies department. As a university student in Melbourne, Australia, he was appalled by the rape culture he found there. Aizura detailed the traumatic experiences of this environment, saying “college itself was triggering.” The idea of trigger warnings arose in response to similar trauma on web sites where warnings were placed to denote content involving sexual violence. One critique is that trigger warnings
Breaching awkwardness
Some encouragement on getting to know professors Since the seasonal merging of our two nations this autumn, the court of diplomacy has once again opened between the students and the professors. Getting to know the gentry of the school on a more personable level can be intimidating, but it is desirable in order to create an effective network to aid you in your studies, career aspirations and enjoyment of college.
“We ended up talking about what TV shows [they] liked for 20 minutes,” said Visser. Office hours are not necessarily the salons of the Enlightenment; they can
One feminist studies professor, Katie Bashore, started including trigger warnings in her syllabi. Her course is based on exploitation cinema, involving scenes of gratuitous, sometimes sexual, violence. She asked her students to tell her anonymously what content could be triggering, and added warnings specifically for those types of content. She disagrees that they are used to remove content from courses, saying “I do not see this as an issue of censorship.” Katie Eichele, director of the Aurora Center, says we should accommodate those with disabilities to keep the privilege of academic freedom. According to Kevin Murphy, this nationwide debate has crystallized in the past year. Oberlin College has begun shaping policies in support of trigger warnings and acknowledgement of trauma, which has begun to be reported in mainstream media. With the debate becoming a national issue, it is important that our university is making our voices heard.
knocking, you have to bring something.” Perhaps, as a starting point, a few questions about their research or reflections on the class readings will suffice. For those who want to impress their professor with more flair, grab a couple of friends and register for Take Your Professor To Lunch. This way, the load of conversation will be shared, and the meal will be free. Last semester, senior Mary Youssef utilized a similar program, CLA’s Food For Thought, and invited her zoology professor to its hour-long dinner. “The conversation flowed easily,” Youssef said. “We talked about the course he was teaching me... as well as my goals for the future. I also got to know a lot about him.”
By Lianna Matt
The most oft-known way of getting acquainted with your professor is their office hours. If you have a less intimidating professor, try popping in and saying, “Hey, I just wanted to introduce myself: My name is ______, and I’m in your ________ class.” That’s what sophomore Chelsea Visser did with one of her English professors, and the visit fared quite nicely.
in schools might burden educators with the responsibility of a small minority of students who would benefit.
simply be times for a small tête-à-tête to get acquainted.
The student-professor relationship may seem like a trifle when deadlines are pressing down upon you, but it is not to be diminished in importance. From a student end, you get to familiarize yourself with incredible people and feel more comfortable approaching them. As for the professors, Kamerbeek said, “You do this job because you’re interested [in the topic] … but without that [student-professor] connection it’d be pretty dry.”
For those still feeling faint-hearted about office hours, English professor Dr. Chris Kamerbeek gave some advice. “You’d probably be best served coming in with some sort of a plan,” said Kamerbeek. “As the person
Between office hours, Take Your Professor To Lunch and simply participating in class, hopefully you will find yourself treading water in the academic ocean. Don’t let nerves take this opportunity away from you!
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empowering women in the third wave of feminism Humphrey School panel discusses what it will take to put a woman in the White House By Mason Schraufnagel Author Marianne Schnall visited the Humphrey School of Public Affairs on September 23 to take part in “What Will it Take to Make a Woman President,” a panel conversation about leadership, power and women. Schnall was joined by Marianne D. Short, executive vice president and chief legal officer of UnitedHealth Group; Senator Julie Rosen of the Minnesota’s 23rd senate district and Lori Sturdevant, a columnist for the Star Tribune. Together they answered questions and told stories of what it is like to be powerful women, and the challenges they have faced and still face in male-dominated fields. These women spoke about their own experiences as women in business and government over the last decade. Short talked about how she was often the only woman in a room of men, and being asked to represent the woman’s opinion on the subject. The speakers that night all spoke of at one point in their career having to supersede the woman factor and be seen as just a member—not “the woman member”. These women all agreed that there needs to be psychological as well as policy changes if we are to empower women to reach the same echelons as men. “What Will it Take to Make a Women President” is also the title of Schnall’s newest book, and contains interviews with powerful women, as well as powerful men, about what the glass ceiling looks like today. Schnall, through her interviews, outlines four specific points about the glass ceiling today. First is that we betray women in the media through the unfair standards we hold female political figures against, as well as the sexualization of women in media. We, as a society, also do not support women as mothers in the work place. The lack of support for working mothers makes women choose between their career and their child and that is if their workplace offers quality maternity leave. Our parenting and education system also needs to change as we do not empower women and girls to be ambitious and reach further in their careers. Schnall ended with the point that this is not a woman’s issue, but a societal issue. This problem of women not reaching the top of our business, political, and scientific world is a blow to all of us if we deny what could be some of our highest achievers. If we cannot empower and allow women to take charge
of their workplace or run for public office we will be missing the opinion of almost half our society. The first three points that Schnall makes in her book— betrayal in the media, maternal/child support, and empowerment—are the new 21st century challenges to overcome in order for women to reach the top of our society’s power structure. The last point, empowerment, is her reason why we want this to happen. In Schnall’s opinion, the thing that society would gain from having women in our leadership positions is a missing feminine energy to balance out the existing masculine energy.
if you are interested in reading interviews with women and men on this subject or if you are an ambitious college student looking to enter the top spheres of power in the western world or even within your state or city.
Feminine energy is a difficult concept to grasp, and a definition is not widely accepted because what is considered feminine is not the same for everyone. Energy is easily defined, however, and one can establish that feminine energy is that which a woman defines in herself as being feminine, and the energy that she pulls from those characteristics of herself. Schnall’s book can give someone a grasp of what is feminine energy in leadership as her book includes the experiences of female leaders such as former Senator Olympia Snowe, Senator Claire McCaskill and CEO of Facebook Sheryl Sandberg. There isn’t a lot of empirical data about the effectiveness of feminine energy in business or government, but creating a diverse leadership for any organization is good. At the Vancouver Peace Summit the Dalai Lama said that it will be western women that save the world. He was speaking in front of three female Nobel peace laureates, so it is obvious that he was speaking of some feminine energy that is lacking in the parliaments, congresses and company executive boards. There is something incredibly masculine about the profit driven industrial business world of the 20th century that is driving inequality, pollution, and extreme poverty worldwide. Can a feminine energy change these destructive forces? A balance of masculine and feminine energy, as Schnall spoke of at the Humphrey School and in her book, could create a better world through better business and government. Schnall’s book is definitely something to read, especially LIZZIE GONCHAROVA
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Keep on Marching
The People’s Climate March was a step in the right direction By Ethan Lauer II, which burns 3477 lbs. of fuel per hour, emitting a larger carbon footprint than any other jet in its class. It’s easy for politicians and protesters alike to talk the talk, but when it comes to making an inconvenient change that will benefit the climate, that’s another story.
On September 21, over 2,000 rallies were held in 162 countries to protest the perpetuation of climate change and to call for action to resolve it. In New York alone,over 400,000 people marched throughout the city to demonstrate their concern. The next day, thousands of anti-capitalists marched on Wall Street in the Flood Wall Street protest, which resulted in over 100 arrests. All of this activism culminated on the 23rd when the United Nations met for the Climate Summit to discuss how to address climate change moving forward. While all of this activism sounds really nice on the surface and I’m sure all of the protesters felt that they were part of an important turning point, I can’t help but be skeptical of the situation. I think the protests are a step in the right direction, but are a bunch of protesters and anti-capitalists getting arrested really going to spur change that is drastic enough to combat this increasingly severe issue? Perhaps, but based on
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the Climate Summit, politicians will not save the world from climate change. Even Al Gore, one of the most outspoken politicians when it comes to climate change, reportedly left the People’s Climate March in a Chevy Suburban SUV. He also has a private jet, a Gulfstream
Unless we continue to back up our words of protest with significant and sustained action, climate change will continue to persist and grow until the effects are so significant that politicians and businesses are forced to make a drastic change. As for now, even businesses that promote “green” practices often only use it as a marketing tactic to sell more goods. We need to inform ourselves about how our purchases and actions impact the environment, and hold ourselves personally accountable for the health of our planet. It is imperative that we continue to protest while actively choosing to make eco-friendly decisions every single day, not just one day or one month of the year.
Yes Scotland or Better Together: Democracy in Action Scotland decides to remain part of Great Britain in recent vote
By Olivia Riley
On September 18th, Scotland held a historic vote to decide whether or not to declare independence from Great Britain. In a close race, with emotions running deep on both sides and the future of a nation on the
line, the final tally came to 55.3 percent of Scots voting “No” to independence, and 44.7 percent voting “Yes.” To better understand this vote, let’s first take a moment to remember some British history. 307 years ago, England, Scotland, and Wales joined together to create Great Britain. Although Scotland has enjoyed some measure of autonomy over the years, most of their policy and money came from London, and they didn’t reestablish their own parliament until 1999. Scotland is still highly influenced by English decisions, and thus the issue of independence arose. The Better Together campaign, which reigned victorious at the polls, advocated voting “No” and staying with England and Wales. They feared that a separation from their three hundred year-long union with Great Britain would result in social and economic disaster. The opposing Yes Scotland campaign was in favor of complete independence, and was supported by Scotland’s first minister, Alex Salmond. Even though many Scottish citizens are expressing deep sadness at the results of the vote, many in Scotland,
Great Britain, and across the world see this referendum on Scottish independence as successful illustration of the power of democracy. An unprecedented 97 percent of the population registered to vote, and 85 percent of Scots turned out to help decide the future of their country. For comparison, recall the rather disappointing 58.2 percent of Americans who voted in the 2012 presidential election. This vote was also ground-breaking in that 16 and 17 year olds were allowed to vote, permitting a larger segment of the population than ever to participate in deciding matters of state. First Minister Alex Salmond summed up the importance of the campaign itself as well as the actual results of the vote when he said in his concession speech, “We have touched sections of the community who have never before been touched by politics.” So, whether or not this decision remains “settled” as the British Prime Minister predicts, or is once again brought to a public vote as the Scottish first minister hopes, it is safe to say that the world can agree with New York Times writer Katrin Bennhold when she calls this historic event a “Victory for Democracy.”
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The vikings conudrum
How does playing at a college campus affect the lives of the fans and non-fans alike? By Johnny Tvedt
The Fan Perspective:
What even was the Metrodome? A run-down, outdated venue that was maybe acceptable for the high school league state tournaments. With its narrow hallways and disgusting bathrooms complete with piss trough, the Metrodome had to go. That being said, it’s a new day in Minneapolis, particularly for those living on campus. The Vikings made the move to TCF Bank Stadium over the summer and it’s finally time to proclaim how glorious the move was. No longer are students confined to their tight dorms or living spaces amongst the various apartment buildings to enjoy the Sunday football festivities. Now we live it. Walk outside the door on any Sunday when the Vikings are at home and boom! NFL shenanigans await at every block. It’s an incredible atmosphere marked with a new level of energy not previously experienced here at the U. The entire weekend is now reserved for football. The streets of University and Washington will be all fans, as far as the eye can see. Tailgating now takes place on both weekend mornings, and the sweet aroma of brats will linger in the air
The Non-Fan Perspective: like never before. The campus will be bustling with excitement and eager attitudes to watch the home team play at its revamped venue. The local bars, restaurants and popular hang-out spots, too, will be jam packed with the energy that only an NFL game can bring. With the Vikings’ fans also comes the away crowd, such as the New Englanders cheering on their Pats and of course the rowdy bunch from Green Bay. This only presents more entertainment to campus life. From witnessing the drunken stupors to engaging in friendly (or not so friendly) banter, the away team only enhances the experience of an NFL franchise on an already exciting college campus. Finally, what we gain from this two-year experience is economic growth. According to Forbes.com the NFL is a billion dollar industry, and the U will without a doubt receive a piece of that pie. The fans bring in the dough. Of course the money earned at TCF Bank Stadium will hardly be seen on campus; it’s the stimulation of businesses around the stadium that will garner considerable revenue. Fans will go to the local establishments for food and merchandise before the games and this of course is a major win for the U and the businesses within. For the fans, it’s an exciting time. For the non-fans, you have to be able to appreciate the energy and economic benefits that an NFL franchise brings. Without a doubt this is a good thing for the Vikings, the campus, and the students on it.
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The popular consensus with the Vikings being on campus is that if you’re a non-fan, the move is a non-factor. This is an unfortunate misconception. The Vikings being on campus brings nothing but unwanted overcrowding of our already heavily populated campus. Our restaurants, our sidewalks, our streets: over-crowded! We already have tens of thousands of students and faculty on campus to bring that “energy” that students seem to covet. Why do we need 60,000 more for the football game? What we really lose from this added population is an ease of commuting. Biking has never been harder. Avoiding and dodging the drunken rush of fans leaving the stadium on home Sunday games is far from ideal. What’s worse is that the light rail, our most convenient means of long distance travel, is rendered useless. Oh, how I love waiting for a train that isn’t crushed in a sardine-like state with the footballiest of football fans while I’m just trying to get back to the downtown area. It’s all worth it for that 3 hour football game, right? The one that all of us students are sure to be at, just like the Gopher games. Sure, I have to wait for eight trains to pass before I can finally squeeze in between two drunken Vikes fans arguing over when we’ll finally get Cordarrelle Patterson more touches, but the small increase of economic growth is surely worth it! Sarcasm aside, the economic growth isn’t as massive as one would think. According to Jason La Confora of CBSsports.com, the NFL seizes most of the money made at the games, and many of the 60,000 fans won’t be looking for food or merchandise in Dinkytown. They’ll come prepared with their tailgates set up and pre-bought merchandise already on. Sure, there are some benefits like the oh-so- sophisticated joy of watching drunken fans scream and fight, but that’s where it ends. The U was fine before the Vikings and it will be fine once they leave in two years. This isn’t a period of sports renaissance in Minnesota. The circus is in town and a few fun-loving people are excited about it. As quick as they came, the Vikings will leave and that will be that. What we have in the mean time is an over-crowded annoyance that can’t pass soon enough.
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the pope is dope
Pope Francis speaks out against religious violence and oppreSsion By Kevin Beckman
(ISIS) militants currently attempting to establish a caliphate in the Middle East.
“May no one use religion as a pretext for actions against human dignity and against the fundamental rights of every man and woman, above all, the right to life and the right of everyone to religious freedom,” Pope Francis told diplomats at the Albanian presidential palace. He later added: “To kill in the name of God is a grave sacrilege. To discriminate in the name of God is inhuman.” I saw these words as a beacon of sanity in a time when the world of religion is clouded by blind hatred.On one hand, you have Islamic extremists who practice their faith using murder, extortion and fear. These are people who are spreading not only violence and oppression in the name of religion, but also a sense of “Islamaphobia” among a number of people who are under the delusion that Islamic extremists generally represent the Muslim faith.
In a speech during a recent trip to Albania, Pope Francis denounced the use of violence and oppression in the name of religion, making reference to the Islamic State
On the other hand you have hate-mongers like the Westboro Baptist Church; people like Minister Terry Jones, who calls himself a Man of God and yet propagates intolerance by burning the Koran; people who claim they’re doing God’s will when they yell “whore” and
“murderer” at teenage girls walking into abortion clinics; and countless others who make most Christians hang their heads in shame. Caught in the middle of this whirlwind of anger and hostility, you have the forgotten religious population of the world: those who just want to quietly and respectfully practice their faiths free from the conventions of hate, fear, and discrimination—people who don’t find coexistence that complicated of a concept. Pope Francis speaks to those who oppress and discriminate in the name of religion, but it is people of tolerance and acceptance that I believe the pontiff speaks for. Now more than ever, people like this need not just a voice, but a voice that will be heard. If I may, I’d like to extend Pope Francis’s words beyond the realm of terrorists and whack-job ministers. To anyone who has used the Bible in arguments over the legalization of same-sex marriage, to anyone who shoves their religion in the face of someone who thinks differently, to anyone who has at all looked down on someone because of their differences in faith: I implore you to look again at the Holy Father’s words. Read them over and over until that simple message finally gets through: “To discriminate in the name of God is inhuman.”
an ode to campus fashion
spitting fire about your attire By Gina Van Thomme The stress is high, the coffee hot, the yoga pants are tight Backpacks and sleep-deprived students are everywhere in sight There is nothing besides Northface and Uggs anywhere for miles Let’s explore another year of first-class campus styles Our first trend comes to us all the way from the land down under Uggs remain popular although dubbed a fashion blunder Uggs aren’t exactly the kind of shoes that make a guy go “DAMN!” But it’s really hard to be sexy with your foot shoved up a lamb Oh you’re an athlete? I can’t tell by your outfit of all cotton But you could probably beat my ass so consider my complaint forgotten I’m just really jealous you get to dress like you hopped out of bed
I want talent, Minnesota sweats, and a fancy-ass moped On the eighth day of creation, God made the yoga pant Girls across the world love them for days when they just can’t The yoga pant is perfect because it makes any butt look nice But yoga pants and Uggs together scream, “I drink pumpkin spice!” Here’s to the guy wearing a suit to class trying to look slick If I wanted to be a trophy wife, I’d make you my first pick Yes, I get that you’re in Carlson and have to play it cool But this isn’t a Bar Mitzvah and you look like a huge tool Shout out to the frat boys in button downs and boat shoes With hair gelled to perfection and breath reeking like cheap booze I want to be attracted to you, but that’d be really bad I just can’t get romantic with a guy dressed like my dad
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You have a dangly belly ring and a tramp stamp that reads ‘dream’ But wearing that crop top to 8 a.m. lecture seems a little extreme College is for fashion exploration, but maybe that should stop Because the only muffin I want right now isn’t one from your top Shout out to all students, no matter what you wear Even though some of your styles are a little hard to bear Do your thing, embrace your own style, and wear what you may Because in the end, we’re all just trying to make it to laundry day
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Equality on all fronts By Kristen Wangsness “The feminist agenda is not about equal rights for women, it is about a socialist, anti-family political movement that encourages women to leave their husbands, kill their children, practice witchcraft, destroy capitalism, and become lesbians,” - Pat Robertson, 1992 Feminism is a highly controversial, frequently misrepresented term. In attempts to define the movement, the agreed-upon definition has changed a lot since the first use of the word ‘feminism’ in 1937 by the French philosopher Charles Fourier, who used it with the simple goal of improving the status of women in society. Feminism never promoted the idea of equality between the sexes until it appeared in the Oxford English Dictionary in 1895: “advocacy of the rights of women (based on the theory of equality of the sexes).” The definition continued to expand with the Women’s Liberation Movement, resulting in the one given by Merriam-Webster Dictionary (and read by Chimamanda Ngozie Adichie on Beyoncé’s track **Flawless), “the theory of political, economic, and social equality of the sexes.” This is the definition used by Emma Watson in her recent speech at the UN concerning the role of men in feminism. Where other celebrities have actively distanced themselvesfrom the feminist movement (Lady Gaga, Madonna, Bjørk, Baby Spice, among others), celebrity endorsements like Watson’s may bring positive attention to this often misconstrued movement. Watson spoke as a representative for an organization called ‘He for She,’ a campaign trying to bring men into the fight for equality. Her speech centered on dispelling today’s most common misreading of feminism, the idea of the man-hating feminist, by explaining why men would also benefit from equality between the sexes. While this is certainly a good clarification to make, her explanation of feminist issues was incomplete and did not go much deeper than the idea of inequality by way of gender stereotypes. Equality is a broad term with a multitude of facets, but one of the most frequently quoted illustrations of inequality is that women are paid 77 cents to the white man’s dollar. While this is true, it’s generally left out that it is a white woman who is paid that 77 cents. Black
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women make 69 cents, Hispanic women make 54 cents, and transgender women receive roughly 66 cents in the same comparison. This disadvantage does not stop at an economic level, but is an integral part of today’s society. More black people than white experience police brutality, more women than men are victims of domestic violence, and there is a dramatic political underrepresentation of every demographic except straight, white male. Gender, identity, skin color or sexuality, among other identifiers, often dictates the opportunities open to a person and the setbacks they face. In order to remedy the statistics to bring an equal dollar to everyone as well as treat the other social maladies, the systems of power that enforce inequality, not only sexism, but also racism, transphobia and others must be dismantled. This is feminism: the tearing out of the roots of privilege to foster equality, including the dissolution of gender expectations as mentioned in Emma Watson’s speech and much more. The definition of feminism has certainly changed since its first use, and this is a good thing. It has expanded
to recognize that the issues of its original beneficiaries— middle class, white women—are not the same issues experienced by others who must be included in the movement as well. Yes, feminism benefits men, too, but they are in a position of privilege in today’s society. As said by feminist theorist Kelley Temple, “men who want to be feminists do not need to be given a space in feminism. They need to take the space they have in society and make it feminist.” She is talking about the issue of patriarchy, but the same idea applies to any situation where one is given privilege over another: ask not what feminism can do for you, but what you can do to further the movement for equality. Listen to the voices of those who do not have the same privilege, do not speak for them or over them. Both the negative tropes of man-hating feminists and the effort it takes to rebuke them, like Emma Watson’s speech, can perpetuate an incomplete picture of the basic premise of the movement. When the misconceptions are cleared and everyone has an understanding of what exactly feminism advocates, we stand a better chance of making real change.
FARMERS MARKET TOUR FRESHNESS FROM NORTHEAST TO LAKE STREET By Staff Photos By Lauren Cutshall and Grace Birnstengel
Believe it or not, Minneapolis has 27 farmers markets. We’ve done cinnamon rolls; we’ve done pizza. It’s time The Wake sampled something a little less fattening. We did, thankfully, still find fattening things at several farmers markets. Skip the trip to Cub Foods this week and get your produce from one of these lovely establishments. A trip to the market can function as a date, a fun outing for you and your friends, or even just that sense of community we crave which can get lost in the hustle and bustle of the city. Farmers markets function most heavily throughout the summer, but we’d argue that there’s nothing more “fall” than bundling up in your most fashionable scarf and boots and getting a bag of locally-grown Honeycrisp apples from the farmers market. Here’s a look at what a few of them have to offer.
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East Lyndale Farmers Market
Mill City Farmers Market
By Lauren Cutshall
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The East Lyndale Farmers Market is surely one of the classics. Open from mid-April to mid-November, the market has a huge range of products — from bouquets of spring flowers, to summery vegetables, to autumn apples, and the most perfect, round pumpkins.
Nestled between the historic Mill City Museum and the Guthrie Theater just a stone’s throw away from the Stone Arch Bridge, the Mill City Farmers Market gives you a chance to take in some classic Minneapolis sights while you shop.
The best picks at the East Lyndale Market obviously depend on the season, but not to worry: one rarely finds a sparse booth or picked-over stand. With over 170 stalls and a rotation of 230 vendors, the market is always hopping. The wide variety will make you ask yourself, ‘Why do I ever even go to a grocery store?’
Take a stroll through Mill City’s train shed and you’ll stumble into a foodie’s paradise — vendors selling fresh picked produce, artisanal meats and cheeses, and specialty pastas, jams, chocolates, sauces, and more crowd the sprawling 19th century structure.
Hungry for some fresh fruits? Looking for tasty vegetables perfect for a homemade stir-fry? How about some locally butchered meat? Need some tasty cheeses for your wine night? East Lyndale’s got you covered.
The wide variety will make you ask yourself, ‘Why do I ever even go to a grocery store?’ Sure, those are the foods you’d expect to find at a farmers market and while half of the experience is shopping around to find the cheapest zucchini, you can always find some more unique items. They’ve got plenty of fancy honey and some tasty brats or roasted nuts to munch on as you stroll the stands. And if you’re into spicy, be sure to check out the wall of hot sauces. How could you refuse trying a hot sauce called “Jump Up and Kiss Me”?
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If you’d rather have somebody else do the cooking the market also hosts several food vendors offering up baked goods, crepes, potstickers, curries, cold-pressed juices, and ice cream. You can feel good about getting your shop on because most of the vendors are local, sustainable, and organic. My favorite buy of the day was a super tasty, mulled apple cider jelly from Market Chef Pantry, which specializes in jams, jellies and sauces. It’s like autumn in a jar! Mill City Farmers Market runs Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Oct. 25.
And even though we all go to farmers markets to be healthy and creative with our cooking, you will not be able to resist the sweet smell of kettle corn that wafts its way into your path no matter which direction you’re walking. Just give in and buy some already. You know you want it. While the best time to stop by the market is on the weekends—cooking demos on Saturday and live music on Sunday—you can always check out the smaller market on Nicollet Mall downtown every Thursday. The atmosphere at both markets is family friendly and relaxing, up until you are squeezing down the long aisles trying to pass the family hogging the aisle with their double stroller. Saturday mornings tend to be busiest and parking under I-94 definitely takes some patience, but a morning spent at the market is a morning well-spent.
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Midtown Farmers Market By Grace Birnstengel For those who don’t want to wait until the weekend to hit up the farmers market, head down to East Lake Street on Tuesdays from 3 to 7 p.m. for your fill of the Midtown Farmers Market, (also open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays as to not break the unwritten farmers market code, don’t worry). Conveniently situated next to the Lake Street Station on the Light Rail’s Blue Line, the Midtown Farmers Market is a good place to start for new marketers, or those who aren’t looking to spend three hours sampling blueberries. The Midtown isn’t showy: a small parking lot of 10 to 15 vendors — mostly vegetables and a couple buckets of apples, no more than two craft-y vendors, one vegan and cruelty-free food truck, and one infamous Chang’s Kettle Corn (with bubble tea!). While I could go to a farmers market downtown and make a day out of it with live music, weird married couple food start-ups, and endless lines (which is often times what I want) I could just go to Midtown where I get a quick, easy, and guaranteed successful market experience. It’s as simple as smiling and talking to a few vendors, grabbing some apples, fresh peppers, and a bag of kettle corn and heading out. But one of the best parts of the Midtown Farmers Market doesn’t even have to do with cucumbers or homemade soap—it’s the convenience of being across from Savers. That’s right; get your fresh produce and secondhand clothing shopping done in one trip. So yes, the Midtown Farmers Market isn’t as effortlessly close to campus as some of the others, but it provides an experience (and slight lack of yuppie culture) not offered elsewhere. It’s worth the trip “down south,” even if you accidentally lock your keys in your car and have to wait to be retrieved for a half-hour in the brisk October wind.
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Northeast Farmers Market By Alex Nelson Sometimes I attribute my yearning to move to LA to its variety of delightful parking lot and hole in the wall farmers markets. It turns out, Minneapolis has its own slew of these that I just didn’t know about. My favorite: the Northeast Farmers Market. Along with the standard fare of magazine-perfect produce, this event features cutesy singer-songwriter performers, two food trucks toting environmentally friendly agendas, and a station where you can pay a friendly man to give your dog a bath. After making the rounds and taking all the samples,
I headed straight for the food truck: The Moral Omnivore. Their renowned fried tomato BLTs sang an irresistible siren song, but I opted for the cheapest thing on the menu: a caramel apple waffle. I feared a caramel apple waffle could go very wrong and get too rich or sweet for my taste. That was not the case here. Instead, it was an impressive brunch indeed: a perfect balance of salty caramel drizzled over diced apples topped a deliciously fluffy and crisp waffle. I left the market with a bottle of raspberry Honey Weiss jam from We Be Jammin’ (a company run by a duo of cute mom friends who make around 30 different flavors), and three dishes of incredible salsa and tortilla chips from Haas Brothers’ booth. You’d be doing yourself a huge disservice if you visit this market and don’t pick up these highlights.
You can feel good about getting your shop on because most of the vendors are local, sustainable, and organic.
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Q&A with tennis Their Approach to Songwriting
ALEX NELSON
By Alex Nelson
We talked with the band about their third release in four years and their approach to songwriting Coming off a national tour with Haim last Spring, indie pop duo Tennis (made up of husband-and-wife Patrick Riley and Alaina Moore) buckled down in the studio over the summer to complete their third record, “Ritual In Repeat,” released September 9. The four year-old band, based in Denver, started writing music after Riley and Moore sold their personal belongings to embark on a seven month-long sailing expedition where they felt they couldn’t articulate their experiences at sea using only words. As a result, their songwriting reveals an affinity for nature that blooms into poetic lyricism in each song. The Wake spoke with the articulate, well-read Moore, who is sweet-as-pie, about the process of writing the new album, its sonic and lyrical influences, and the art of performing.
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THE WAKE Q&A THE WAKE: I have to say I really love “Ritual In Repeat.” I think it’s your greatest album so far and I’ve been playing it over and over since it was released. It soundtracks all of my bike rides. Are you proud of any particular songs? I know that it took a lot of work to write it, so are there any songs that you guys came a long way with? AM: Yeah, definitely. I think the song that came the farthest was “I’m Callin’.” I worked really, really long and hard on that one. Everyone worked really long and hard on that one. We all felt like that one could be something really special. The melodies had been with me for a long time, and the chord progressions, and I really wanted them to turn into something. But the song that I had written initially was kind of like a very old-fashioned piano ballad, kind of in the Carole King style of songwriting. And Patrick—both the Patricks: Patrick Riley and Patrick Carney—really went on a mission to update the song because they all felt it had a lot of potential and they really, really had to kind of turn it inside out and re-imagine the whole thing and it was just so much work but I feel like it really came together and we’re all so proud of it. THE WAKE: Yeah, it’s actually one of the songs that truly got me into your band. I’ve listened to your whole discography now but I think that one is like, super easy to get into. And I just love the bass line in it. AM: Well, Patrick will be happy to hear that because he really agonized over writing that bass line in the studio and he wasn’t thrilled about having to do it but I am so glad that he did. I think it came out really well. THE WAKE: Yeah! You ran into some writer’s block before cranking out this album and your solution was a strictly scheduled creative routine. Do you think you’re going to retain that for future projects or are you going to allow yourselves more freedom now that you’ve worked your way out of that rut? AM: No, I’m going to keep the routine forever! I mean, the routine itself can change, as long as there is a routine. But I realized that the only thing that works for me and having a body of work that I’m proud of is time and diligence. And I know there’s got to be that pressure to kind of have a composed structure around your whole life. I mean, it’s really hard when there’s no boss looking over you and there’s no deadline, so you really have to turn all that pressure to yourself and listen to it because you’ll hit so many points where you don’t feel inspired or you don’t know where you’re going and you don’t know if you like what you’re doing and if you give in to those forces, then you’ll never finish your work. So I’ve definitely discovered that this is the way that I would want to do anything creative at all or any work that I’m proud of. This is the way that I have to do it. THE WAKE: “Ritual in Repeat” has these elements of
a kind of soul and funk in it that your previous work didn’t have. What kind of music influenced that? Was it inspired by any particular artist or album or was that just a direction that you were interested in going? AM: It’s kind of interesting that you ask that. I think that was an influence that working with Jim Eno, I think, brought this about. When we first had our studio session with Jim Eno, he started playing Shuggie Otis for us. I had never really listened to him before and it kind of reawakened in me my own love for funk, soul, and R&B. In contrast with our first record “Cape Dory” which worked exclusively with surf beats, we were very receptive to this stylistic change. So I have Jim to thank for this influence. We went home from that studio session and immediately bought a bunch of funkadelic and Shuggie Otis records and really started channeling that when we wrote. THE WAKE: It seems like that happens a lot, like, your sound matures with every album, really. You’ve grown pretty far from where you were before. Is it a different approach to the songwriting process or are you just experimenting with style or something else? AM: That’s a great question! I understand what you’re getting at. I think what really happens is that, I mean, the music comes from us, and we as people are changing. You know, every year, every album cycle, we have this whole new year of experiences and by the time that album cycle comes to a close we are different. We’ve changed. Our tastes have evolved. New music has been released, even by our contemporaries. There are some certain contemporary artists that have really influenced me since we started to write music. I would definitely say Tame Impala is one of them. I think it’s really just that we as people are changing and you know, learning as you go…I feel like everyone has an experience where you associate a style of music or a certain album with a year of your life. That’s what was speaking to me the year that we wrote “Cape Dory.” But, the year after that, we were in a different place and different music resonated with us. I fell in love with like, Todd Rundgren and Carole King, and really just changed. I hope that my actual abilities changed as I started writing music on guitar, even though I’m terrible at it. I just think it’s good to change. Nobody wants to adhere to a strict pattern, especially not when you’re trying to do something creative. THE WAKE: One of my favorite things about your music, and actually what hooked me into it was the lyrics. They’re super poetic and really insightful and I think a lot of times you don’t find that in music that people are making today. Who’s responsible for that part of the songs and what’s the process like? Do you come up with the words first or the melody or is it a related process, like, does it arrive fully formed in your head? AM: It’s something that we take on a song-by-song basis. I write all of the lyrics. Part of my writing routine
is to spend an hour in the morning just reading. It’s hard for me to think lyrically and verbally when I’m not reading other people’s words because I have to be in that headspace. So I’ll read for like an hour every morning and then I’ll make some tea or coffee and then I’ll just write words on a page for an hour. Even if I have nothing in mind. And it doesn’t matter what form it is. Sometimes I’m writing iambic pentameter sometimes I’m writing an essay. But as long as I make sure that I’m thinking in that way, and then after that I’ll switch gears to just playing music the rest of the day. I kind of just developed those parts separately, like, writing lyrics without really thinking about what song it might go to and then writing chord progressions and melodies without thinking what words they might need. And it’s not until these separate ideas are more fully developed that I’ll start pairing them together and think, like, the verse I was working on two days ago might fit this song I started this afternoon, and I’ll start making connections like that. THE WAKE: So are they mostly autobiographical still or how does that work? AM: This time around I wrote a lot of songs about other people for the first time ever. Usually they’re basically autobiographical. In a weird way I feel like I’m living such a full life with so many experiences that I feel like they’re kind of one-dimensional because my life really is revolving around Tennis. You know, writing and recording and performing this music. So I started to feel kind of exhausted and out of experiences, so I wrote a lot of songs thinking about other women on this record. I wrote some songs for and inspired by Trish Keenan from Broadcast who passed away a few years ago. Broadcast is my favorite band and Trish Keenan was my favorite singer, and my favorite lyricist actually. THE WAKE: I’ve read that you were trying to sort of let loose on stage in your performances and kind of take a different approach. I’m curious if, on this tour so far, you’ve been able to achieve that goal? AM: I have felt much more like myself on this tour so far. I will definitely give a lot of credit to opening for Haim for a few dates early this spring. I got to watch them every night. I mean, not only are they incredible live, but they are very much themselves on stage. They’ve learned how to create this very unique extension of themselves that translates really well. I was impressed by the way that they handle that. There’s not a good model; I feel like I’m always looking for someone to take notes from that’s not like, a pop diva. Like, I’m not going to prance around with dance moves on the stage…so what do I do? You know what I mean? I’m trying to find that middle ground between just being who I am but still being able to connect and keep the audience present with me. And I feel like I’m figuring it out every day but I’ve come leaps and bounds from where I used to be.
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The Big 4-0
“Saturday Night Live” celebrates its 40th season By Lauren Cutshall As “Saturday Night Live” begins its 40th season, we are sure to see some fresh sketches, new cast members, and soon-tobe-classic hosts. Lest we forget some of our favorite characters, sketches, and cast members who have since left the stage, let’s review…
What We’re Looking Forward To: Some Promising Hosts We’ve started with Chris Pratt and Sarah Silverman, but episodes later in the season might provide us with comebacks from Jim Carrey and Bill Murray. And if Justin Timberlake decided to come back some Saturday night, I’m sure no one would object. Bring it on down to comedy-ville! On second thought, I’ll leave the sketch writing to the experts. Kenan Thompson Okay, so no one has actually confirmed that this is Kenan Thompson’s last season and the rumors are still out, but we must prepare for the inevitable day when Thompson moves on to other projects as all great cast members do. After 11 seasons of being on the show, season 40 makes him one of the show’s longest veterans. Luckily, we can always count on him to bring the best celebrity impressions—a record breaking 108 of them in his 11 seasons and counting (take that Darrell Hammond!). More from Sasheer Zamata Zamata rocked her first season impersonating Michelle Obama, Solange, and Olivia Pope.
And the best part? She certainly proved that she was not hired simply because of her race, but instead because she is absolutely hilarious and talented.
Who We’ll Miss Most: Bill Hader One of the biggest things missing from season 40 will be the beloved Bill Hader. While we’ve already spent a season without him, our hearts still ache for NYC’s best city correspondent, Stefon. Sure, we had the dramatic wedding between Stefon and Seth to give us some closure,but how will we know about the hippest nonexistent clubs like “Spicy”?! And whatever happened to DJ Baby Bok Choi? What about Black George Washington? By the time you read this, we will have been graced with Hader’s presence as returning host. And I can only hope that with him, he brought Stefon and a long list of the latest, hottest clubs. Kristen Wiig Oh Kristen. We miss you already. Just like Bill Hader, our longing for Wiig’s completely exposed sense of humor and perfect comedic timing remains a reality. I miss the Target Lady’s awful bangs “that go all the way around her head,” and Sue’s sheer panic when she realizes there is a surprise to be exposed. And who can forget Gilly, the most mischievous and sly bubble-haired child ever to be? And if Wiig makes a comeback, we can only hope that she’ll bring Fred Armisen along with her to give one last reprise of Garth and Kat’s newest album and matching crafty vests. Seth Meyers While there is the promising addition of Michael Che to Weekend Update, the desk just won’t be the same without smiley Seth Meyers. At least we can always turn on “Late Night with Seth Meyers” to get our fix of the charismatic wit he brings to television.
Reflecting on the Last 39 Dana Carvey One of SNL’s best impersonators, Dana Carvey brought plenty of celebrities to SNL along with his infamous original characters like The Church Lady and the musical artist who sang about chopping broccoli. His George Bush is spot-on and thanks to Carvey, you’ll never look at broccoli the same way again. While you’re at it, don’t forget to watch Carvey as Tom Brokaw announcing every possible way Gerald Ford might die—“Gerald Ford shot dead today at the senseless age of 83.” Chris Farley If you are trying to convince an SNL nonbeliever that the show is a hilarious classic, all you need to do is show them an overly intense Chris Farley as the motivational speaker who lives in a van down by the river. If his energy alone isn’t enough, watching a young David Spade try to keep it together is endlessly entertaining. Still not a believer? How about Farley’s Chip ‘N Dale audition side by side with Patrick Swayze? Holy schnikes, it’s pure comedic gold. Al Franken Who doesn’t love to watch their state senator on SNL as a regular member and frequent shouter of “Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night!”? This is Minnesota after all. If you’re having a rough day, Franken’s endearing Stuart Smalley’s got you covered—You’re good enough, you’re smart enough, and doggone it! People like you! Jimmy Fallon Even though Jimmy Fallon left SNL a while ago, he fortunately hasn’t left the comedy television scene all together. Not to mention, he breaks into laughter just as often on “The Tonight Show” as he did on “Weekend Update.” Even though we miss him on “Saturday Night,” I think we can all agree that joining the talk show scene did wonders for that bizarrely gelled 2005 hairstyle. Tina Fey & Amy Poehler These two together is what made SNL so great: Clinton and Palin, Palin and Couric. They rocked “Weekend Update” and certainly held their own as the women of SNL continued to make their mark. Tina, Amy, we can only hope to be as cool as you.
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The Disc Spins ‘RounD AGAIN
CDs Still Dominate in Japan By Lianna Matt
of digital sales, and (3) confusing business restrictions on Japan’s music industry hamper the rights to digital sales. Michael Bourdaghs, a professor in the East Asian Languages and Civilizations Department at the University of Chicago, told us some of his thoughts on the matter. “There is something… to the notion of a love for collecting in Japan, but I also think part of the story is the excellent job done by major CD retailers in Japan, keeping their stores in prime locations and making them attractive places to visit,” Bourdaghs said. FLICKR.COM / LINDSEY BIEDA
In our generation, we’ve had tape cassettes, then CDs, and then… nothing. The physicality of the music industry vanished into thin air, swimming through the digital space as little ones and zeroes. We’ve seemed to latch onto digital music sales with a great fervor because of their mobility and availability. Yet Japan, one of the leading technology producers, has 85% of its music sales in CDs. Japan’s disproportionate CD sales can be reasoned in at least three ways: (1) CDs are collectible, and the Japanese are known for collecting things, (2) they are still suspicious
Bourdaghs cites marketing ideas such as live, in-store appearances and exclusive goods as part of the allure and atmosphere that makes CD shopping a thing unto itself in Japan. Artists feed into this market as well by releasing collectors’ edition albums with limited edition artwork, and popular bands such as AKB48 have gone so far as to slip free tickets into their CDs. “I think the ‘suspicion of digital sales’ is real, but it largely comes from the industry side,” said Bourdaghs. “Japanese music companies have been very slow to
license recordings to online services... Part of this has to do with attempts in Japanese entertainment firms to expand and protect potential intellectual property— often, it seems, at the expense of actual profits that might be gained by a looser stance.” While the boom of CDs in Japan is by no means comparable to the trend of vinyl records in the U.S., University of Minnesota sophomore Nicholas Culliton offered his insights on the emotional attachment toward a physical form of music. “It’s cool having the blown up album art, especially when the album art is sophisticated and detailed,” said Culliton. “A record player is essentially a pedestal where I can display my musical tastes for all my friends and family to hear and see.” Despite rocketing sales in CDs, as a whole, music sales went down 17 percent in Japan last year, according to The New York Times. As music industries continue their struggle against emerging platforms, perhaps the key is to find the perfect niche, something that the CD stores in Japan have been discovering.
iTunes Festival: Free and Far-reacHING
A Lineup of More Than 60 Artists is a Musical Brew for all Taste Buds By Shawnna Stennes With our slender wallets trying to compete with our ceaseless craving to buy new music, many ears have turned away from iTunes and toward the more economical options of Spotify, Bandcamp, and file-sharing. Yet, deep in the preteen corner of my heart lie those precious iTunes gift cards and a frivolous admiration for the top singles chart. These days, the store seems to have its mind set on a choice few genres, but the annual iTunes Festival killed it with getting the goods from all across the board. Debuted in 2007, the iTunes Festival takes place in London and spans the entire month of September. Every performance from the more than 60 artists can be watched for free on iTunes on any Apple device. From present-day superstars like Mary J. Blige and Maroon 5, to old-timers like Blondie and Robert Plant; from the powerful folk sisters of First Aid Kit to the soft dubstep of SBTRKT; the lineup has music coming from virtually every direction. Performances such as Hozier’s, Jessie J’s and SBTRKT’s were notable and unquestionably solid, but the standout acts include one funky group under the name Jungle.
Opening for Pharrell Williams, the London-based band gave a refreshing, decade-mixing performance that one could find at either an EDM festival or at an alternative haven like Glastonbury. If I had to label Jungle’s style, it would be soul-synth-dreampop, like a mix between the psychedelic soul of Sly and the Family Stone and the battery-operated fuzz of Neon Indian. While watching their 45 minute performance from my laptop, I was melted into the couch by the smooth, high-flying melodies coming out of this seven member band. Seven people that look as if they were snatched from different corners of a 1980s college campus and thrown into a band together, then sprinkled with the magical dust of musical grandeur. Understated and incredibly promising, Jungle put on a performance that laid the pavement straight to stardom. Yet, there was a performance that even surpassed Jungle’s: that of a soul-pop band from England called Rudimental, a group I had never heard of prior to watching the iTunes Festival. The performance was in high gear from the moment the group entered the stage until the encore, which exploded with ardor typically reserved for bands
performing their final concert together. Ranging from a four-piece group to a ten-piece group depending on the performance, Rudimental is known for treating every member equally on stage, resulting in a multitude of lead singers and lead instrumentalists. This internal tangle of different voices and styles creates a melting pot of sounds, justifying the tag of “liquid funk” they are often categorized under.Rudimental nailed it in crafting an experience that allowed both the audience and the musicians themselves to simply have a damn good time, a seemingly obvious but often forgotten task. For a limited time, all shows are currently available to watch both live and after the performance via the iTunes store.
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A Call to Arms for Female HEROES
How America has turned its back on dynamic heroines
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By Aron Wolde After two years of waiting, fans of the X-Men franchise were happy to hear that a beloved character was being brought to the big screen. Deadpool, the mercenary with a mouth, is finally being recognized for the cinematic gold that he so obviously is. With a sadistic sense of humor, love for explosions and a healing factor to boot, Deadpool is one of the greatest characters in the Marvel universe. However, even with all of his amazing attributes, Deadpool marks a distinct problem in film. While most fans love him, many have been quick to point out his lack of notoriety. Deadpool isn’t Spider-Man, the Hulk, Superman or any other mainstream hero. It feels odd that Hollywood is going through somewhat great lengths to find another superhero when an array of equally powerful and more popular heroes exist. Heroes like Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Black Widow, Jean Grey, Batgirl, Kitty Pryde, and She-Hulk have been known for years. Some of them have powerful storylines, while others have played major parts in others. That said: what’s stopping Hollywood from turning these women super heroes into movie heroes? In this century thus far, there have been only two superhero films with female protagonists: Elektra and Catwoman. Both films are both recognizable for how bad they are. Catwoman still holds a remarkably bad score of nine percent on Rotten Tomatoes, while Elektra slumps at 10 percent. Both films feature scantily-clad women with an
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appetite for karate and revenge. Since America loves these two dynamics in films it can be easily surmised that it isn’t us, it’s them. Wrong. The idea that these characters are the problem is possibly the biggest reason that we don’t see women with powers in film more often. The problem with these films was not that they had female protagonists, it’s that the underlying powers of these characters was sex. Elektra runs around with two sai and red leather strips around her body and Catwoman looks like a dominatrix. It became apparent from the first promo poster that these films would be bad, but as moviegoers we all decided it was the concept that was wrong instead of the product. We have all seen what a powerful woman propelled by karate and revenge can do, when given the right parameters. Kill Bill Volume I and Volume II are prime examples of what an action film can do with a female protagonist. It also says something about what audiences all across the globe want and don’t want. As a society we have a tendency to sexualize any woman that grabs our attention. So as a rule of thumb, when we have one running around silver screens they tend to be size zeros with bigger cup sizes than ACT scores. In Kill Bill, we have a woman fighting for an entire movie, however she is never sexualized. Hardly any woman are
in the film. Instead, we watch a protagonist highlighted by womanhood that is angry. She is a mother, a lover, and then an assassin. This isn’t the only time a woman in film’s sexuality has been ignored. Depending on where you go, you can say the name Ripley and people will instinctively think of Alien, a film where a woman literally fights aliens. She fights aliens with a flame thrower and a mech suit and everyone who saw it loved it, not because Ripley was sexy or seductive, but because she was an amazing leader, a powerful survivor, and a total badass. With film’s past and recent successes from these integral female characters, why not cater to the current trend and make a female-focused superhero flick. This question has been asked to the comic book industry for years, yet their response has been the same. There is no denying the amount of powerful female characters in comics. Rather, this question should be asked of the film industry. In the history of action films, male leads have consistently created blockbusters, while female leads have not. Maybe when it comes to heroes, the one we need isn’t someone smashing through buildings or fighting bad guys — it’s someone that takes a moral stance on what they’re seeing and paying for. Maybe the one hero that can change all of this isn’t Supergirl, Wonder Woman, She-Hulk, or Ripley. Maybe it’s one of us.
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“The Endless River” Marks the End oF A CAREER
Things You Should Know About Pink Floyd’s Upcoming Album By Matthew Maple
Stoners, dads, and music junkies around the world rejoice with the news that Pink Floyd will release their new album titled The Endless River on Nov. 10. The band made the official announcement on Sept. 22, posting on Twitter and Facebook and making the album available for preorder. The first album from the band in 20 years is already causing a fuss; let’s just hope it can live up to the hype precedent of previous works.
@PollySamson: “Btw Pink Floyd album out in October is called “The Endless River”. Based on 1994 sessions is Rick Wright’s swansong and very beautiful.”
a tribute and lament to Syd Barrett’s departure from the band in 1968, The Endless River will include original recordings by Wright himself.
Whether this leak was intentional or not, it certainly got fans everywhere buzzing with excitement. Now that an official announcement has been made, more details on the album have surfaced.
The tracks on The Endless River come from the 1993 recording sessions when Rick Wright, Nick Mason, and David Gilmour got together, experimented, and recorded over 100 different pieces of music. The original sessions led to 1994’s The Division Bell, the trippy and spacey album thought to be the last from the band, especially after Wright’s death in 2008.
Reports say the album, comprised of 18 songs (21 songs and six videos on the deluxe edition), will be mainly instrumental. To sample what you might hear on the new album, listen to the instrumental tracks “Cluster One” and “Marooned” from The Division Bell, as well as a new 30-second demo released by the band.
Secretly, Mason and Gilmour joined together in late 2013 and listened to over 20 hours of material they had recorded in 1993. From this, they decided to add on to the material while still keeping Wright’s original keys in order to add one last album into the Pink Floyd repertoire. In addition to the instrumental tracks, Samson revealed that one track, “Louder Than Words,” would include vocals written by herself and Gilmour. Samson was also a major contributor to lyric writing on The Division Bell.
However, on July 5, Gilmour’s wife Polly Samson posted this tweet, leaking the news of a new album in the works:
According to Mason, The Endless River is a tribute to Rick Wright, longtime keyboardist and dear friend of the band. Unlike Pink Floyd’s 1975 album Wish You Were Here,
While information is still limited and no leaks have surfaced, this album is certainly one to watch out for no matter your preference of music.
Where is Prince Day?
Minnesota Long Overdue in Recognizing the Purple One for His Enduring Impact
By Niqq Helgeson Ziggy Stardust enthusiasts hailing from the Windy City can now express their fandom like never before. Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel decreed Sept. 23 David Bowie Day, crediting his “lauded lyricism and risqué subject matters” for “bridging cultures and faiths.” Normally an unquestioning proponent for recognizing cultural pioneers, I met this announcement with measured cynicism. The proclamation was made concurrently with the unveiling of “David Bowie is,” a retrospective exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago. Even the most dedicated of fans (you know, the ones who recite lines from “Labyrinth” by heart) can look past their selfpainted lightning bolts and question the declaration’s serendipity. It is also worth mentioning that Bowie has no previous ties with the Chi-town area. Simply put, I believe there are more fitting artists available to justify such a move. My passive contempt malformed into fury when I parsed through the state holidays dedicated to Minnesota musicians. I came across the likes of Doomtree, Trampled by Turtles, Har Mar Superstar, First Avenue, Electric Fetus. But the absence of a figure foundational
to the Minnesota music scene left me cross: the artist formerly (and now again) known as Prince. To any self-respecting Minnesotan this vacancy falls no short of travesty. Prince’s nearly four decades in the business of electro funk dates back to the construction of First Avenue. His delivery of thirty Top 40 singles, while simultaneously refusing to acquiesce to the single-driven nature of themusic industry, illustrates his transcendence as a musical character. I am a pragmatist, however. I understand that these holiday-making practices rarely occur from the goodness of our legislators’ hearts. Something must warrant these declarations. In Chicago’s case, promotion of the “David Bowie Is…” exhibition was the underlying motive. Minnesota certainly needs something Prince-related to kick start the effort. As if he had read this article before I conceived it, Prince delivered. He released not one, but two albums this past September 30 (solo work titled Art Official Age and PlectrumElectrum, a collaboration with his female rock trio, 3rdEyeGirl). What more do we require, Minnesota?
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Sex, Drugs, and Children’S BOOKS
Rock Legend Keith Richards Writes Loving Memoir in “Gus and Me” By Trevor Scholl Looking back at childhood memories, there are instances and people who shape our future. “Every time I walk onstage, every time I write a song, every time I reach for a guitar and play a few dinka-plinks for my own grandchildren, I say to myself thanks Granddad, thanks Gus,” Keith Richards said closing out his latest venture into writing: the children’s book “Gus and Me.” In his second book after his autobiography “Life” debuted in 2010, Richards takes a much softer look back at one of the most influential moments in his life. It’s the time when his Grandfather Theodore Augustus “Gus” Dupree gave him his first go with a guitar in postWorld War II Britain. It is a story Richards wanted to share with his own grandkids and the book even comes with an audiobook narrated by Richards himself. The story touches on his first memories of Dupree and how much he looked up to his whimsical grandfather, who was a multitalented jazz musician. Richards brings us through his early strolls with Dupree and his first encounter at a music shop. At the house “Gus” always had a guitar sitting on a mantle that Richards couldn’t quite reach but he finally found a way to access it, so Dupree taught Richards the chords to the song “Malaguena.” Since that moment Richards hasn’t spent much time away from his favorite instrument. Simple yet dynamic artwork created by Richards’ daughter Theodora (who was named after Dupree) accompanies the 30-plus page tale. Illustrations in ink and collage add to the short sentences on each page, adding layers and fascination to the children’s story. The drawings of young Keith Richards looking on in wonderment as his grandpa brings him through London add a nice emotional touch to this simple tale that honors the man who inspired him. Keith Richards, 70, continues to tour and write with the Rolling Stones decades later and is known as one of the greatest players of all time. “The bond, the special bond between kids and grandparents is unique and should be treasured,” Richards said of his book. “This is a story of one of these magical moments. May I be as great a grandfather as Gus was to me.” From Keith and Theodora Richards, this warm and positive family tale is now available to be shared with parents and children all over the world.
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Aphex Twin Syro
By Ryan Meaney Richard D. James is not one to rush his work, despite what that work might sound like. The artist more commonly known as Aphex Twin has released only two proper albums since the beginning of the new century: 2001’s Drukqs and the recently released Syro on Sept. 19, 2014. On his latest LP, Aphex Twin reminds us why he is the king of EDM, layering his tracks so tightly that it can be difficult to distinguish when one track ends and another begins. The album itself stays true to form, with many of the tracks featuring James’ signature rapid-fire drumbeats and glitchy synths. Envision Miles Davis traveling from the early 1970s to collaborate on a full-length album with Daft Punk. The element of jazzlike improvisation is not farfetched, as many of the tracks take new forms while thumping along. “CIRCLONT14[152.97][shrymroning mix]” begins with twitchy synths before the drums kick in at breakneck speed. The track “produk 29 [101]” is perhaps the most accessible instrumental on the LP, sounding like it could find a home among Shabazz Palaces’ work. What one is not going to find on this album is anything new or truly groundbreaking coming from Aphex Twin. Much of the work harkens back to his magnum opus Selected Ambient Works 85-92 and its ambient electronic moods. But what Syro does best is remind listeners that Richard D. James is still the best at what he does: creating landscapes with his music that are so vast we can hardly see his next project on its horizon.
Sorceress of sadness channels up a raging storm of joy By Alex Nelson In reviewing her latest LP, I Never Learn, I likened Lykke Li to a wallowing Eeyore at worst but a mighty Maleficent at best. Her record of exhausting power ballads had me enamored enough to grab tickets to her show at First Ave on Sept. 28. There, she commanded the stage like a wild sorceress with enough presence to give Angelina Jolie a run for her money. Emerging from a cloud of purple and gray smoke, her shadowy silhouette belted straight into the title track from her new album, a poetic cut showcasing Li’s emotional croon until sweeping strings took over in a gorgeous gust of cathartic sentiment. It’s a passionately sad track, but still galvanizing. Li was smart about her set list; she chose only the most upbeat cuts from her discography so it wasn’t like an Adele show where she’s singing of heartbreak and everyone is swaying and tearing up. Instead, Li is alive on stage. A shy and tranquil girl in interviews, she transforms into a spirited badass when performing. Even though she has distanced herself from the happier pop songs of her first album, she still romped around to “Dance, Dance, Dance,” and thrashed about with pounding fists to a rejuvenated version of fan favorite “Little Bit,” that boasted stormy drums to match the ferocity of her newer material. The addition of I Never Learn to Lykke Li’s résumé could have weighed her live set down with all its heavy, wearing tearjerkers. Rather, the singer maintained her impressive energy and brought, in full spirit, a show that could have spurred even the crowd of Lollapalooza to Minneapolis’ very own downtown danceteria.
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Clean Bandit at the Varsity Make Way for the British Electronic Quartet By Cera Sylar Clean Bandit had Dinkytown’s Varsity Theater in full sing-along mode during their Sept. 23 show. Playing the same set featured during their iTunes Music Festival gig, the upbeat, electronic group had every guest dancing and jumping to the beat despite the fact that their single “Rather Be” is perhaps their only widely known song in the U.S. The four-member group, boasting cello and violin talent, invited two new, yet exceptionally talented, females to sing their set at the show. The onstage electricity of all six performers was inspiring; energy flowed into the crowd and made for a very alive and eccentric buzz within the venue. Multicolored bright lights lit up faces, as the band’s logo hung on posters, covering the stage. The excellently played string instruments, combined with electronic beats and catchy lyrics made it easy to feel as if you knew the group—and every song—on a personal level. What gives Clean Bandit their own niche sound is their combination of electronic dance with classical string instruments – the new with the old. It suggests a sense of sophistication over commonplace bass drops and synthesizers. For the hourlong set, including the encore of the bands most popular tune “Rather Be,” there was never a dull moment in the fluidity of their live show. British electronic quartet Clean Bandit hit all their high notes on the Minneapolis stop of their tour.
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