Tag: Dallas Observer
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John Carmack joins Oculus VR.
John Carmack joins Oculus VR. A few weeks ago I posted news on id Software’s John Carmack joining Oculus VR and opening a Dallas office for Dallas Obesrver’s Mixmaster blog. Below is a video by the Verge demonstrating the Oculus with the Virtuix Omni. This is a fascinating project that may keep PC gaming relevant […]
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Gearbox releasing updated versions of Homeworld PC games
My lastest post as seen on Dallas Observer’s Mixmaster The Plano-based game developer behind Borderlands 2 and Aliens: Colonial Marinesannounced that they will release a high-definition refit of the classic space strategy gamesHomeworld 1 and 2. Gearbox Software CEO Randy Pitchford and CCO Brian Martel announced their plans at Penny Arcade Expo Australia last weekend. The company bought […]
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Interview with CHVRCHES’ Iain Cook
This is a crosspost from my byline copy featured on DC9 at Night. The first time Iain Cook came to the States for South by Southwest with his band Chvrches, he was surprised by their first American audience’s reception. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyqemIbjcfg] “In America, people are more about dancing and singing along to our music, even […]
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Preview: Kelly Clarkson for Dallas Observer
This last week, my preview for Kelly Clarkson’s Friday March 1st concert appeared on Dallas Observers’s print edition. (No link appears yet, I will upload the scanned page when available) Previously, I wrote one of my “The Problem With…” columns about Clarkson’s single “Mr. Know It All”. Ever since I wrote that, I’ve falsely boasted […]
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Tomahawk’s Duane Denison: “Maybe We Can Make High-Tech Inuit Music” – Dallas – Music – DC9 At Night
Tomahawk’s Duane Denison: “Maybe We Can Make High-Tech Inuit Music” – Dallas – Music – DC9 At Night.
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Six Korean Pop Artists To Watch After “Gangnam Style” – Dallas – Music – DC9 At Night
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7_lSP8Vc3o Last week, I wrote an article for Dallas Observer about Korean pop . The genre rose in popularity through the world in the last few years. PSY’s video for the song “Gangnam Style” increased Korean pop’s global profile and started discussions about the genre and the video’s satire of class in South Korean society. At first, […]
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Katy Perrys Part of Me? More Like Part of Meh. – Dallas Music – DC9 At Night
For my July 4th vacation, I stayed in the area and saw two movies about larger-than-life figures. I can go on forever comparing Katy Perry and Spider-Man as American myths; Audiences can relate to both and both throw white stuff around, be it whipped cream or web compound. Katy Perrys Part of Me? More Like […]
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DC9 at Nights Favorite Summer Songs – Dallas Music – DC9 At Night
On Monday, I and my colleages at Dallas Observer wrote about our favorite summer songs. My choice was between Nelly Furtado’s “Promiscuous” and Sean Paul’s “Temperature” . Both singles were released for the summer of 2006, and I associate both with parties that year and parties since. “Promiscuous” won out, having conceived one generation and helping another […]
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In Defense Of … Rihanna’s “Where Have You Been” – Dallas Music – DC9 At Night
This week, I reviewed my favorite diva Rihanna for my column. This review came in the coatails of a bar fight by popular singers Drake and Chris Brown over her affections. Rihanna was apparently in a bar across the street of the altercation and heard about the fight through text messages. She’s staying quiet about the matter, […]
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The Problem With… Gym Class Heroes’ “The Fighter” Feat. Ryan Tedder – Dallas Music – DC9 At Night
Last Week, I reviewed Gym Class Heroes’ “The Fighter” featuring Ryan Tedder. I though pop music writer and OneRepublic member Ryan Tedder would always surpass Bruno Mars in the Fedora-enhanced piano-pop department. I guess this song is the exception. The Problem With… Gym Class Heroes’ “The Fighter” Feat. Ryan Tedder – Dallas Music – DC9 […]