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An Ode To Female Fury, Happy 20th Birthday to "Tidal" by Fiona Apple

An Ode To Female Fury, Happy 20th Birthday to "Tidal" by Fiona Apple

trebel.io — Via Spin Magazine In a world of Donald Trump and Taylor Swift headlines, let's celebrate something worth smiling about. 20 years ago, a 19 year old weirdo dropped an album. That album was the first time a record really changed my life, when I went through my mother's CD collection and selected the one with the woman staring ...

The Grassroot: Fighting the law, indifference and much more - The Signal

The Grassroot: Fighting the law, indifference and much more - The Signal

The Signal — Asma Elhuni had no idea what the MLK Humanitarian Award was until she checked her email inbox with the nomination.

Hale and Hate: Roller derby flies under the radar at Georgia State - The Signal

Hale and Hate: Roller derby flies under the radar at Georgia State - The Signal

The Signal — You may have attended her lectures. You may have sat next to her in class. All the while, Hate Ashbury and Hale Damage have been your peers, skaters of The Atlanta Rollergirls.

The Corporate Shadow: Big money is killing your vote - The Signal

The Corporate Shadow: Big money is killing your vote - The Signal

The Signal — Money makes our world go round and our political system is no exception.

The Vinyl Vision, Fantasyland Records offers nice shopping amongst affluent Buckhead - The Signal

The Vinyl Vision, Fantasyland Records offers nice shopping amongst affluent Buckhead - The Signal

The Signal — Among the pastels, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Cash and The Velvet Underground's banana litter the walls. Below and expanding the store, there are crates and crates of records down in Fantasyland. Modestly run by a few, Fantasyland Records has been selling and buying vinyl and LPs since the '70s.

Skate or Die: Atlanta's Skating Community - The Signal

Skate or Die: Atlanta's Skating Community - The Signal

The Signal — Each city has its own subcultures and each city does it justice the only way it can. Atlanta has resources amongst the city for its skateboarding community. The Community Georgia State students Jabari Anderson and Neil Rayburn shared their experiences as active skateboarders in Atlanta.

Something Wiccan This Way Comes: Q&A with a High Priestess - The Signal

Something Wiccan This Way Comes: Q&A with a High Priestess - The Signal

The Signal — When someone envisions Wiccan- pointy hats, hooked noses, cauldrons, spells and the paranormal spring to mind. Present day and away from fiction, there are people who claim the word pagan and practice the craft. Lydia Crabtree is the High Priestess or Minister of Willow Dragonstone Community, a pagan community that offers education and support to interested and practicing members.

A Q&A with Walter Pfister - The Signal

A Q&A with Walter Pfister - The Signal

The Signal — "Transcendence" tells the story of Dr. Will Caster (Johnny Depp), a researcher in Artificial Intelligence,working to create a sentient machine. It's controversial impact makes him famous and a target for anti-technology extremists. When he is attacked, the people in his life upload him to a machine and the boundaries of technology are thrown into question.

Q&A with Alex Pettyfer of 'Endless Love' - The Signal

Q&A with Alex Pettyfer of 'Endless Love' - The Signal

The Signal — Coming out this Valentine's Day, " Endless Love" stars Alex Pettyfer and Gabriella Wilde in a story about young love. It is the second adaptation of Scott Spencer's novel of the same name, the first being the 1981 film starring Brooke Shields.

Q&A with "About Last Night" stars Regina Hall and Michael Ealy - The Signal

Q&A with "About Last Night" stars Regina Hall and Michael Ealy - The Signal

The Signal — "About Last Night" follows two new couples that form seemingly different relationships with one another and confront putting them to the test in the real world. Sitting in suite 1719 of the Four Seasons Hotel, The Signal sat down with Michael Ealy ("Think Like A Man," "2 Fast 2 Furious") and Regina Hall ("Scary Movie," "Think Like A Man") to gain insight into their newest movie.

Insight into the past, present and future - The Signal

Insight into the past, present and future - The Signal

The Signal — In Atlantis Eclectic Boutique on Euclid Avenue sits a table in the back corner. Decorated in dark blue, ivy and vines, the shop's decor takes place in an underwater realm. At the shop, you can pick up anything from rare items, local artist's artwork, incense, jewelry, henna and tarot card readings.

Give me DIY or give me death: Make your own Halloween costume

Give me DIY or give me death: Make your own Halloween costume

The Signal — During this time of year, Halloween shops are popping up all over the city with costumes galore. Costumes sold online and in Halloween stores aren't friendly for the low budgeted or cheap. Using these tips and strategies, embracing the Halloween spirit can be celebrated without stress.

Misleading crime statistics may potentially deter tourism in downtown Atlanta - The Signal

Misleading crime statistics may potentially deter tourism in downtown Atlanta - The Signal

The Signal — When researching travel locations, a reasonable concern during the search is the safety of the area and things to look out for.

The Plaza Theatre: Keeping the love of cinema alive - The Signal

The Plaza Theatre: Keeping the love of cinema alive - The Signal

The Signal — With attendance dropping and prices of rentals from distributors rising, independent theaters are closing their doors with little chance of survival. But one historic theater is keeping its doors open in Atlanta. The Plaza, built in 1939, is the city's oldest continuously operating movie theater.

Get Haunted With The Japanese House

Get Haunted With The Japanese House

trebel.io — Anyone in the dark on who The Japanese House are learned quick when The 1975 went on tour for their second album. As an opening act alongside Wolf Alice, The Japanese House have amplified their reach, gained access to venues they otherwise wouldn't have had and haunted audiences.

The Poetry of Lemonade: Meet the Writer Behind Beyonce's Film

The Poetry of Lemonade: Meet the Writer Behind Beyonce's Film

trebel.io — On April 23, Beyonce dropped the highly-awaited and hyped visual album, "Lemonade" exclusively on Tidal and HBO. One song is visually treated after the other and the film flows together as an album is meant to be heard: in the sequence and course the artist intended it.

Blitzkrieg Bop: The 40th anniversary of the classic self-titled record, "Ramones"

Blitzkrieg Bop: The 40th anniversary of the classic self-titled record, "Ramones"

trebel.io — Featured image via Rolling Stone Originally released on April 23, 1976, American punk band, the Ramones, debuted their inaugural album 40 years ago. Since then, you can't discuss punk music or rock bands in general without discussing the Ramones. They've inspired the Sex Pistols, the Buzzcocks, The Clash and remain a zeitgeist of 1970's punk and rock ...

6 Popular Songs People Misinterpret

6 Popular Songs People Misinterpret

trebel.io — Art only ever really means what you want it to mean, and many music acts even implore their listeners to create their own meaning out of their music. However, some songs reach a general consensus amongst fans and media so much that we think we all know what a song is really about. Most of the time, we don't.

Violent Femmes - carrying punk music throughout the ages - The Signal

Violent Femmes - carrying punk music throughout the ages - The Signal

The Signal — Following the end of the punk movement in the 1970's, a band called the Violent Femmes was formed into one of the only bands to still be genuinely channeling what audiences deemed "punk." Last year in early 2013, the Violent Femmes announced a revival tour in celebration of the 30th Anniversary of their self-titled debut album.

Coming into your own: Shows to watch before graduation - The Signal

Coming into your own: Shows to watch before graduation - The Signal

The Signal — Pop culture isn't a merely a distraction from your day to day, it's a part of it. Some of your most fulfilling moments of the day are when you love something you read, listened to or watched on TV. In trying to figure out who we are at college, sometimes it's not nearly as interesting as figuring out what we like.

Kanye West: Can you separate an artist from the persona? - The Signal

Kanye West: Can you separate an artist from the persona? - The Signal

The Signal — Kanye West is a controversial man. Any interview from him is an instant soundbite that circulates for weeks. With the recent reportings of his VMA's speech, the hate and love relationship for Kanye West is at a head. With many artists, the music speaks for itself.

Eddie's Attic: Honoring Musicians and Uplifting Talent - The Signal

Eddie's Attic: Honoring Musicians and Uplifting Talent - The Signal

The Signal — In the heart of Downtown Decatur, Eddie's Attic remains a place where local and national have performed. John Mayer, The Indigo Girls, The Civil Wars and Sugarland have all stood on the stage of Eddie's Attic before their careers took flight.

Eddie's Attic: Honoring Musicians and Uplifting Talent - The Signal

Eddie's Attic: Honoring Musicians and Uplifting Talent - The Signal

The Signal — In the heart of Downtown Decatur, Eddie's Attic remains a place where local and national have performed. John Mayer, The Indigo Girls, The Civil Wars and Sugarland have all stood on the stage of Eddie's Attic before their careers took flight.

Power to the Pussy: Atlanta brand empowers through bold clothing - The Signal

Power to the Pussy: Atlanta brand empowers through bold clothing - The Signal

The Signal — Clothing can be a bane necessity for some, used for artistic purposes, or as a way to piece together an identity. Clothing with a message can be used as a catalyst to carry and broadcast whatever the wearer wishes. For Atlanta clothing brand Pussy Power, the message is pretty clear and succinct.
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