Hi, I’m new. This is the first time I’m writing for Rhombus, so it remains to be seen whether this article ends up being good or cool enough to be published here. If you’re reading this, then… go me, I suppose. And thank you, Rhombus. Don’t go see 9. I’m sorry if this is a [...]

Spoon, “The Underdog” If you’ve never listened to Austin, Texas’ favorite sons, you’ve been missing out. Spoon make minimalist pop for the indie set — and do it very well. Vocalist Britt Daniel’s lyrics often make little sense and are accompanied by rather basic instrumentation, but to great effect. The prominent horn section on “The [...]

Last week Apple had one of its trademark media events focusing on the iPod and iTunes line-up. Apple has become notorious for building up huge expectations for these events, inspiring a flurry of online speculation and rumors as to what will be announced. Last week’s event was no exception. For weeks rumors had been circulating [...]

Lady Gaga, “Paparazzi” Lady Gaga is probably the new Madonna. I’m 95 percent sure about this. Consider the facts: She’s neither especially pretty nor ugly, but still possesses a vibrant sexuality that makes some uncomfortable; She simultaneously wears some of the most groundbreaking and ridiculous fashions; She is a master of self-promotion and re-invention; And [...]

In a fit of stupidity, I landed myself in the emergency room. It wasn’t how I expected to spend my Tuesday evening, but I guess that’s what I get for longboarding after dark down a gritty canyon trail. I sat in the Provo ER giving my personal information, waiting to be treated for my war [...]

Holy smokes, people! It’s time for football! Since my last (and first) post, the Jazz have done nothing with Carlos Boozer and for good reason. I really hope I’m not the only one who thinks, and knows, that the Jazz are a much better team with him than without him. Let him leave after the [...]

Imagine Dragons, “I Need A Minute” It seems each decade has a defining band or, at the very least, a small handful of them. But who defines the ’00s? With the decade nearly out, we have failed to find our Nirvana or U2 — a band that, regardless of technical merit, comes to embody an [...]

Never in my entire life have been I so happy to be so wrong. In my preview for last week’s BYU-Oklahoma game, I predicted the game would be close in the first half, but that the Sooners would eventually flex its muscle and pull out an easy victory. My official final score prediction was 38-21. [...]

Jay-Z (feat. Alicia Keys), “Empire State of Mind” I believe it was LL Cool J who once called himself the G.O.A.T., or “Greatest Of All Time.” Unfortunately for Mr. Cool J, the total desecration of his credibility coincided with his appearance in the 2005 cinematic crapfest that was Stealth. Even more unfortunate for LL is [...]

So we once again find ourselves immersed in a challenging and time-consuming semester of college. No matter what campus you may be on, you are never alone. The halls are always crowded, the food lines are always long and, at the end of the day, nothing sounds better than a little entertainment to escape from [...]