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(02/07/12 10:05pm)
Donald Fagen,: Behind the snappy hi-hats, plucky synths and fat Walter Becker bass lines, there’s something wierdly sci-fi about 1993’s Kamakiriad. The album follows the owner of a brand new Kamakiri — a steam-powered, carbon-neutral car with a built-in hydroponic farm — driving around, sipping cocktails with swingers and listening to computer-generated music. I can only hope the future is this cheesy and bass-heavy.“And Now For Something Completely Different” This 1971 movie was basically a bunch of sketches from “Monty Python’s Flying Circus” re-taped and put together for an American audience — but you’ll hear no complaints about that here. Included are classic bits like “Lumberjack Song,” “Upper Class Twit of the Year” and “Hell’s Grannies.” It’s goofy and weird but spectacularly fun, something all of us could use more of from time to time.
(01/12/12 4:32am)
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(12/01/11 5:42am)
The end of a year generally means a time for reflection. We go over the year’s highs and lows, remembering the good, bad and everything in between that the past year brought. For Dive, this time of year means remembering our favorite albums and films. We picked our favorite five national releases, local records and movies — all of which make super gifts for the music or movie nerds you’re shopping for. And for once, whether you’ve been naughty or nice doesn’t matter. Everyone deserves these treats.
(11/17/11 5:22am)
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Session II, Session II: Originally intended as a demonstration album for late 1970s Yamaha studio gear, this album features the work of jazz guitarist Lee Ritenour and a more-than-compitent backing band. Opener “All Night Lover” brings a distinct, early acid jazz flavor (and it tastes a lot like cheese). Who ripped off Roger Dean for the logo?
(10/27/11 4:02am)
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Supertramp, Breakfast In America: This 1979 prog rock album has some seriously catchy singles — you’ve probably heard “The Logical Song” or “Goodbye Stranger” — but what’s really remarkable is how every track remains a coherent hit behind dynamic and complex arrangements. Imagine if Steely Dan took its methodic melodies and studio precision to cover Peter Gabriel-era Genesis.
(04/21/11 2:18am)
It’s DIVE’S favorite time of the year. The semester’s ending, exams are starting, and some of our favorite bands are playing a free show at the Local 506 this Saturday. Here’s your chance to get to know this show’s lineup. Bring all your friends — we’ll see you there!
(12/02/10 2:59am)
Once every semester, Diversions brings you a celebration of local music in the form of a free show at the Local 506. This Saturday marks the ninth Dive Party — and our best yet. The gathering will highlight some of the best bands the Triangle’s growing music scene has to offer. In preparation for the impending fun, Dive’s Linnie Greene and Joseph Chapman sent out a questionnaire for the bands. These are their responses.
(11/18/10 3:35am)
By the time a piece of vinyl or an mp3 reaches your hands, it’s traveled a long and involved path. There’s the songwriting, arrangement and then —finally —the recording process. So, where are these magical places called recording studios, where your favorite local and national artists come to pick and pluck songs to perfection?
(09/30/10 3:38am)
Shakori Hills is the definitive music festival experience for lovers of sometimes seemingly outlier genres like folk rock, bluegrass, country western, reggae and world music.
(09/09/10 3:23am)
Twenty-one years is a long time — long enough that most UNC students weren’t here to witness Superchunk’s rise to notoriety. Regardless, the band’s influence endures, and with a new record out Tuesday, the local outfit is set to further its impact on local and national music.
(09/09/10 3:21am)
See the McKay speaker series
(04/22/10 3:14am)
Notable Events
(04/22/10 3:07am)
Fantastic Mr. Fox
(04/22/10 2:57am)
The Beast
(04/08/10 5:17am)
In this area, local music isn't a joke. The Triangle area boasts one of the richest music scenes in the entire country. And this week Dive’s out to prove it to you. On Friday, we present our eighth Dive Party, a showcase of what we see as some of the best in area music. This time we give you a solo set from Red Collar frontman Jason Kutchma, Durham garage outfit The Dirty Little Heaters, hip-hop-jazz fusion band The Beast and folk-minded rock act Luego. Friday will also be a listening event for the new MGMT album due next week. We’ll have giveaways including advance copies of the new disc. To prepare for the fun, Dive’s Linnie Greene and Jordan Lawrence gave each band a questionnaire. The DTH's multimedia staff also shot videos of each band in live performance. The answers and videos can both be found below.
(02/25/10 3:29am)
Correction(Feb. 25 11:20 a.m.): This story incorrectly states that Red Oak beer is only available on tap. It is also sold in select stores. The Daily Tar Heel apologizes for the error.
(02/04/10 5:43am)
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(01/28/10 4:40am)
Album from the Vaults:Serge Gainsbourg, Histoire de Melody Nelson: For the record, Dive doesn’t endorse pedophilia, but on this 1971 release, Gainsbourg makes his love affair with 14-year-old Melody sound enchanting. The language barrier makes it difficult to follow, but that doesn’t change the fact that this record paved the way for pop chanteurs everywhere.Movie from the Vaults:“Hiroshima Mon Amour”: Alain Resnais’ 1960 interpretation of Marguerite Duras’ text bottles up the myriad evils of war and love and delivers it in one beautiful, postmodern package. Sure, it’s in French, but it’s easy to forget that you’re reading subtitles when Resnais’ cinematography and direction can create such wondrous and shocking landscapes. Events:ThursdayKooley High and M1 PlatoonMansion 462 | Two hip-hop heavyweights will hit Chapel Hill on Thursday night, bringing some of the Triangle’s best flow to Franklin Street. This will be a rare opportunity to catch some of the finest rap and hip-hop in the Triangle under one roof. The Lazaretto Crew and Thee Tom Hardy open. 9 p.m., $5FridayThose DarlinsLocal 506 | It’s not often that three women can get up on stage and sing a convincing account of ingesting a whole chicken, but between the Darlins’ rock ‘n’ roll chops and the blogosphere’s adoration for this band, we’ll buy it. Violet Vector And The Lovely Lovelies and Pine Hill Haints open. 9 p.m., $8Fin Fang FoomThe Pinhook | Weaving bass, drums and guitar into tangled tension, Chapel Hill’s Fin Fang Foom is post rock at its best. Friday the band will be joined by excellent garage rock band Free Electric State and the soaring Gray Young. 10 p.m.SaturdayDuncan WebsterThe Pinhook | It’s difficult to say exactly what this show will entail. Whether it’s pared down or hard rocking, the Hammer No More the Fingers frontman will surely provide a hefty dose of great tunes. Imperial China, Gary B And The Notions, and Veelee open. 10 p.m.SundayAri PickerNightlight | Lost in the Trees frontman Ari Picker will join fellow Trekky Records musicians Daniel Hart (aka The Physics of Meaning) and Josh Kimbrough (of Butterflies) for a chill Sunday at the Nightlight. Things are sure to be informal, so head over, grab a cold beer and absorb the pared-down tunes that these three local heavyweights play. 9:30 p.m., $5TuesdayCitizen CopeCat’s Cradle | Call it whatever you choose — frat fodder, pot rock — but Clarence Greenwood will bring enough energy and a big enough fan base for a sweat- and contact high-inducing show. 9 p.m., $25
(01/21/10 5:38am)
Feeling the mid-January blues? Dive knows where you're coming from. To help, we've assembled our annual entertainment quiz. Good luck!
(01/14/10 4:55am)
No. 10: The Beast | Silence Fiction