The Horizon

Neil Young still rockin'

IUS Horizon • April 11, 2009

Neil Young has a mind and songwriting form that continues to youthfully sharpen with the passing of each decade. Young’s latest release, “Fork in the Road,” is a brightly wise album of dark songs about recession and its cause, which through the old man’s eyes seems to be the car industry.

Pedolzki brothers production company

IUS Horizon • April 11, 2009

Many college students spend their time attempting to juggle school, work and partying. The Pedolzki brothers, Derrick and Johann, are no different. They just happen to also run a full-fledged production company and recording studio, while finding time to play hard and take classes at IU Southeast.

'Lonely Road' emo sound

IUS Horizon • April 6, 2009

Red Jumpsuit Apparatus’ sophomore release, “Lonely Road,” is a record of pristine production and talented musicianship, but each tracks lacks cohesion with the other.

'Paul's Boutique' reopens

IUS Horizon • April 6, 2009

One of the most pivotal pop rap albums, “Paul’s Boutique,” wasn’t well received when it was released in 1989, but The Beastie Boys used its sample crazy sophomore effort to develop an unusually large underground following.

What a drag

IUS Horizon • April 3, 2009

Screams seeped through the hallways of the Student Center on Thursday evening, March 12.

New album from Franz Ferdinand

IUS Horizon • April 3, 2009

In 2004, Franz Ferdinand, a collection of artsy-fartsy musicians from Scotland, released their debut, self titled album and had a hit with the eclectic dance/rock track, “Take Me Out.”

Blues rocker goes solo

IUS Horizon • April 3, 2009

The savior of neo-vintage blues/rock, independent rock pioneer and one half of the Black Keys, Dan Auerbach has been touring in support of his debut solo album, “Keep It Hid.”

Living Things’ release politically driven

IUS Horizon • March 13, 2009

Calling all hipsters, rock ’n’ rollers and deep thinking political junkies, Living Things and its latest release, “Habeas Corpus,” has the heart of Dylan and the attitude of the Stooges, but sounds like neither.

Indie concert features three local favorites

IUS Horizon • March 13, 2009

In support of its latest release, “Some Kind of Salvation,” The Features dropped into Headliner’s Music Hall to cap an evening of local-brewed music on Wednesday, Feb. 25.

Local prog rock band has diverse background

IUS Horizon • March 13, 2009

The members of Lucky Pineapple spent their first Sunday evening of March engaged in a three hour practice. They were attempting to work out a modified set due to the anticipated absence of one of their horn players.

IUS junior basketball player focuses on getting degree

IUS Horizon • March 7, 2009

Carlos Mitchell, junior guard for the IUS men’s basketball team, made his first start at the IUS Homecoming game against Berea his freshman year.

U2 re-creates sound on new album

IUS Horizon • March 7, 2009

With their spacey guitars, politically conscious lyrics and relentless work ethic, U2 has become one of the most popular bands ever. With their 2004 album, “How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb,” U2 sold nine million albums, earned eight Grammys and embarked on one of the most successful world tours in music history.