Power metal is not a genre we have much here at CisternYard Radio, but one brave man has decided to take on that task to bring that to the masses. DJ Phillip of “The Music Box” brings one hour of the best in Progressive and Power Metal of all styles to CYR every Friday and…
Black Friday is a mess. Beside the tales of people being trampled underfoot or starting fights over the last toaster oven, the mere prospect of waking up at three-in-the-freaking-morning was always enough to turn me off from even considering going. Nevertheless, I know many people go Black Friday shopping. Excluding the rare few who are religious…
The show began with an incredible opening set by a band called Hermits Victory. This band filled the stage with over 7 musicians covering a wide array of instruments. Their music had a really chill vibe and had the entire audience dancing. It was awesome to watch their excellent and energetic performance. One of their…
Sufjan Stevens has been the experimental darling of the indie rock scene for well over a decade now, with an eclectic discography ranging from Enjoy Your Rabbit’s avant-garde electronica, Seven Swans’ lo-fi folk, and the colorful smorgasbord of baroque pop songs featured famously on Come On Feel the Illinoise! He has attempted (and, unfortunately, given…
Ever since the National Basketball Association prohibited players from jumping straight from high school to the league in 2006, the nation’s top recruits have had to play one year in college prior to making the jump to the pros. This year’s top recruit is Ben Simmons. Born in Melbourne, Australia, Simmons began playing basketball at…