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Umphrey's McGee: The acension continues

Clark Birchmeier

The acension continues for Chicago’s Umphrey’s McGee, not only in terms of their commercial success but in creative accomplishment and instrumental achievement as well. The band formed in the late 90s in the South Bend area. The band consists of Kris Myers, Joel Cummins, Jake Cinninger, Brendan Bayliss, Andy Farag and Ryan Stasik. We spoke with Jake, Andy, and Ryan.


An interview with Metro Station's Anthony Improgo

Mike Fuksman

What do “Hannah Montana” and electro-indie-pop have in common? Virtually nothing, save for the formation of MySpace sensation Metro Station. The band formed as the result of an introduction between siblings of “Hannah Montana” stars Miley Cyrus and Mitchel Musso, but don't you dare call them a prefabricated band. Mike Fuksman chatted with drummer Anthony Improgo about playing amusement parks, touring with a young band and the L.A. music scene.


Fashionable swimsuit styles for all body types

Karlie Powell

Summer is in full swing, along with swimsuit season. For some of us femmes out there this leaves us with not a care in the world. But for the rest of us the mere thought of being in a bathing suit is our worst nightmare made into reality. Relax. Karlie Powell is here to solve all your bathing suit woes as she examines how to extenuate and flatter your body type with bathing suit cuts that are suited for all different body shapes and sizes.


Myth Busters visit CMU

Neil Blake, Jason Whitmore, Jeff Blevins, and Lindsay Holt

Grant Imahara and Kari Byron of the Discovery Channel's MythBusters spoke to a sold out crowd in Plachta Auditorium on Saturday, Jan. 26. Afterward, Lindsay Holt sat down with them for an exclusive interview where she found out what Grant and Kari did before they were on the show, and what advice they would give someone interested in more than a typical 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. job.


Incentives Bring Filmmakers to Michigan

Clark Birchmeier

Western Michigan Film & Video Alliance is an ever-growing on-line community, considering Michigan's natural beauty is a filmmaker's dream. Representative of WMFVA, Chuck Peterson, explains how tax incentives could have a lasting impact on the filmmaking industry and hopefully, the economy of Michigan.





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An interview with Eisley
Hailing from the great state of Texas, indie pop band Eisley have crisscrossed the country over the last few years, getting their name out and earning a legion of fans. They’re currently touring in support of their newest record, “Combinations,” which includes a stop at The Shelter in Detroit on May 1. Ben LaMothe caught up with keyboardist Stacy DuPree by phone before their show in St. Petersburg, Fla., to talk about the new album, being featured on “The Hills” and her love of Paramore.
Texas indie pop group Eisley performs in Detroit at The Shelter on May 1
Photo by Miranda Penn Turin

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