Arts

Eitzel catches listeners in lyrics

Mark Eitzel has maintained a cult following since his early days as founder, writer and frontman for American Music Club. He also is currently the acting commissioner of all things dark and gloomy for legions of listeners who prefer their musical lifestyles to transpire in the alcohol-drenched side alleys of the Prozac nightscape.

Mentzer carries her stellar voice to A2

The University will play host to an up-and-coming operatic performer whose presence has caused a stir of excitement within the musical community. Mezzo-soprano Susanne Mentzer will be singing a wide range of material tonight as a part of the University Musical Society's annual season.

Milli Vanilli's Pilatus found dead at 32

HAMBURG, Germany (AP) - Rob Pilatus, a former model whose career as half of the pop music duo Milli Vanilli crashed in disgrace and drug addiction after it was revealed that the group lip-synched its songs, died, the Bild am Sonntag newspaper said Sunday.

Weiland's '12' suffers post-grunge blues

Since the release of Stone Temple Pilots' lackluster "Tiny Music ... Songs From the Vatican Gift Shop" two years ago, lead singer Scott Weiland has had a full plate of things to do in life - kick a heroin habit, divorce a wife, watch fellow STP members play in the horrid band Talk Show and finally, record a solo album.

Suicide Machines survive with 'Battle'

When I was out in Los Angeles a couple of months ago, I picked up a punk 'zine that listed things that they wished would disappear. One of those things was the Suicide Machines. They're just jealous 'cause a band from Detroit does this punk-ska thing better than most of their precious Southern California counterparts.

Goodie Mob is 'Still Standing' with second CD

First Cappadonna, then Gangstarr and Cocoa Brovas. Next will be AZ and Public Enemy, and eventually Canibus, and A Tribe Called Quest. 'Tis the season for high-profile Rap albums. Now that the snow is thawing out, record labels want to be the first to get their artists played inside your newly waxed car.

04-07-98

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