A Day in the Algorithmic Rave Scene

Exploring the Algorave Community Envision yourself in a dark room surrounded by all types of people who came to watch performers code music on their laptop. Meanwhile, the girl in front dances like she just won the lottery. Jackpot! I found the underground algorave scene in Madison, WI. After spending the day following up on an event suggestion for a coding workshop, I had no … Continue reading A Day in the Algorithmic Rave Scene

Twelve Things in American Culture No One Thinks About

Unique Americana in the Modern Day United States *Note: Americana refers cultural heritage of the United States in this piece and American refers to the demonym for United States residents in this case. One unique thing about the United States is the diversity in culture, religion, race/ethnicity and thought. Diversity in political opinion is so American that every group that disagrees with each other accuses the other … Continue reading Twelve Things in American Culture No One Thinks About

Donnie Trumpet and The Social Experiment Release Freshman Album “Surf”

Donnie Trumpet and The Social Experiment evoke the powerful sounds and feelings of Jazz. The four-piece band led by Trumpet, featuring Chance the Rapper, released their first album entitled “Surf” for free yesterday. The 16 track album features artists of B.o.B., Janelle Monáe, J. Cole, Big Sean, Jeremih, KYLE, and Erykah Badu. The band experimented with both elements Hip Hop and Jazz. Those hoping for … Continue reading Donnie Trumpet and The Social Experiment Release Freshman Album “Surf”

L.E.X. Eats The Rap Game Alive

Alexis “L.E.X Da Rapper” Dean Jr., 20, raps clean lyrics to inspire young people to pursue greatness. The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee student attempts to motivate his audience each time he gets on stage. “It’s actual Hip-Hop. Lyrical and delivers a message in every song. But, what makes it different is that it’s clean. So, it has no profanity. That way everyone can enjoy it,” Dean … Continue reading L.E.X. Eats The Rap Game Alive