The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

Alex G’s “Beach Music” Album Review

Izzy Schechter October 25, 2015

  The ability of music to straddle the line between happiness and sadness is exemplified in “Beach Music,” a new release from electronic experimentalist Alexander Giannascoli, also known...

Hell and Back review

Colin Kamphuis October 25, 2015

Lovers of silly stoner comedies, your wait is over ; “Hell and Back” is here.   From the studio that brought us “Robot Chicken” comes the new stop-motion film aimed at high school...

“Steve Jobs” Review

Colin Kamphuis October 24, 2015

“Steve Jobs” presents a highly critical and controversial portrayal of its subject, one that is at odds with most perceptions of the highly influential tech mogul. Michael Fassbender gives a...

Nectar’s 40th anniversary 

October 14, 2015

When walking down Main Street, the Nectar’s retro sign is sure to stand out amongst the red and blue awnings of the venue’s neighbors. Nectar’s, founded in 1975, is celebrating its 40th birthday...

The Martian Review

Colin Kamphuis October 14, 2015

Matt Damon experiences every astronaut’s worst nightmare when he is left behind on Mars.   From renowned director Ridley Scott comes “The Martian,” a futuristic version of Robinson...

Artist Delivered Usual Crude Style

October 13, 2015

As I watched Dave Chappelle go through the motions of his masturbation routines on the Flynn MainStage, I realized that this was the stroke of a genius.“I don’t know fellas, but after I bust a nut...

Artist incorporates ironic comedy into newest album

Emily Daroga October 6, 2015

The sleepy, illusory rock sounds of Kurt Vile continue in his beautiful new album, “b’lieve i’m going down.” Written largely after dark, while his wife and children were asleep, the melodic tunes...

Abortion issues covered in movie

Colin Kamphuis October 6, 2015

If there’s any humor to be found in teenage abortions, “Grandma” certainly uncovered it. Lily Tomlin stars as Elle Reid in “Grandma,” a witty drama-comedy about a recently widowed matriarch helping...

Frontman performs on the sidelines

October 6, 2015

While most frontmen take the stage representing their band, one artist took a more modest approach to his performance. Toro y Moi walked onto Higher Ground’s funkadelic stage decorated with bright neon...

Sold out show rocks Higher Ground

September 23, 2015

Electronic dance music has been skyrocketing in popularity especially among our generation, and I was recently able to experience why that it.One reason is because of musicians like Gramatik.Mixing in...

The life of a murderer: New movie depicts life of a notorious Boston gangster

Colin Kamphuis September 23, 2015

Powerfully suspenseful and driven by remarkable performances, “Black Mass” manages to overcome thematic shortcomings through talented performances. The film illustrates the rise and fall of Boston’s...

Jams heard from the mountain

Autumn Benjamin September 23, 2015

Otis Mountain Get Down, an annual music festival that debuted an incredible lineup with an inspiring amount of talented musicians, left music lovers’ jaws dropped. Otis Mountain Get Down was held Sept....

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