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'Truth in Translation' is eye-opening

by Diana Garcia, Contributing Writer, dgarcia@smu.edu

In an attempt to pick up the pieces after the cruel human rights violations of the apartheid era, the South African government formed the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). Michael Lessac's "Truth in Translations" portrays the TRC interpreters who translated the stories of both the victims and the perpetrators of that time. (1) comment

Weightlifters exercise independence

by Julian Williams, Contributing Writer, jwilliams@smu.edu

Something about being independent and signed to a major label just doesn't fit. At times I wonder why Death Cab for Cutie (Atlantic Records) is referred to as "indie." I expel a pensive groan of despair, wondering why Rilo Kiley or Built To Spill (Warner Bros. (0) comments

Architecture in Helsinki disappoint and delight

by Beau Rice, Contributing Writer, brice@smu.edu

Since the release of their excellent 2005 record, "In Case We Die," eccentric Aussie band Architecture in Helsinki has grown in popularity to a degree nobody saw coming, permanently marring the collective consciousness of indie America. As indicated by countless Facebook lists and gushy rock blogs, plenty of folks are fully ga-ga for AIH's inimitable ADD style, which sounds something like the love child of the Unicorns, old school Of Montreal and the Muppets. (0) comments