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Dictatortots’ music surpasses mainstream

Just because people are in a band in Athens doesn’t mean they have to do typical band things such as playing at fraternity houses, shilling to record companies and eventually going on tour.

At least that’s what The Dictatortots believe. With members having aliases such as Belle Buster, Hung America and The Reverend M.

Movie Previews

Movie Previews

Supercon migrates north

For the uninitiated, the idea of a comic convention may evoke images of hordes dressed as Batman or Superman salivating in lines for one autograph – but a female celebrity running around topless? Sure, that may have been a rare instance, but Mike Broder, founder of Supercon, was asking for it.

Mercurial art rock duo overcomes over-complexity (w/mp3)

Like marriage, forming a band takes commitment. Luckily for Shoko Horikawa and Jesse Hall of Portland-based Experimental Dental School, the two concepts are one and the same. The pair met after he posted a flyer on a bulletin board at California State University looking for a “noise person.

‘Robot Chicken’ DVD set to drop Tuesday

Kids’ imaginations run wild when playing with toys. They will bring together their dolls, actions figures and stuffed animals and think up the most inventive situations. Actor/producer Seth Green, however, didn’t stop at childhood. Through “Robot Chicken,” his brainchild, he thought up the most bizarre toy situations that are likely to corrupt the memory of one’s beloved youthful memories.

What’s on your playlist?

This week, we asked University bus drivers, what song do you like to drive to? “Dr. Carter” by Lil Wayne Ashley Holmes, senior, speech communication major from Decatur “Whatever You Like” by T.I. Justin Foster, senior, consumer journalism major from Bronx, New York “Antimatter” by N.

‘Animation Domination’ takes to the airwaves Sunday

This Sunday marks the season premiere of FOX’s “Animation Domination” lineup which includes The Simpsons, King of the Hill, Family Guy, and American Dad.

Louisiana band channels Beatles’ sound

They are comfortable, strong enough to stand the test of time and you might even find one at your grandmother’s house. They are Brass Bed. With influences such as The Beach Boys and Flaming Lips, vocalist Christiaan Mader describes his band’s sound as “like The Beatles but louder.

Dragon*Con Slideshow

Science fiction and fantasy enthusiasts took to Atlanta during Labor Day weekend for Dragon*Con 2008.

Entering the Dragon*Con

Celebrity guest panels, fantastical art and crazy late-night parties are all good reasons to go to Dragon*Con. However, probably the most enticing motivation for a trip down to Atlanta on Labor Day weekend is a peek at the incredible costumes. While many of these costumes can just be purchased online, these five attendees did all the work of putting together their own costumes for their weekend at Dragon*Con.

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