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"Radical Connector," Mouse on Mars

-- Herman Snell and Alex Slawson

Hailing from Cologne, Germany, Mouse on Mars have left an indelible mark on the face [and ears] of electronic music. Their signature sound of glitch and scratch beats submerged in …

AT&T Admits Defeat, Newk's Expands

AT&T has agreed to end its bid to acquire T-Mobile after complaints that the merger would take AT&T from one of the largest wireless providers in the nation to a …

‘This Film Is Not Yet Rated' TONIGHT at Hal & Mal's

Head over to Hal & Mal's Red Room for the Crossroads Film Society presentation of "This Film is Not Yet Rated." This daring and funny documentary explores the mystery of …

[New Releases] Mint "Magnetism"

— Herman Snell and Alex Slawson

Mint—"Magnetism" (Funzalo 2006) Belgian indie-pop rockers Mint recorded their second album in Richmond, Va., with John Morand (Sparklehorse, Cracker). Their first U.S. release, "Magnetism," has fresh, emotional pop that can …

Johnson Sends ‘First 48' Packing

"First 48," an A&E network program that follows police for the first 48 hours of a murder investigation, won't be shooting in Jackson if Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. has anything …

"Celebration Castle," The Pony's

The Pony's stormed on the post-punk scene last year, from Chicago, and quickly gained a reputation for tight, high-energy live shows, and a great debut record. The Pony's are back …

Gospel Cruise

WOAD 105.9 Gospel Cruise 4-days from New Orleans to Cozumel, Mexico, July 7-11, 2005, featuring The Williams Brothers, Larissia Tate & Romans VIII. 940-6514. www.mcgeheecruise.com

Why Live Green

Some scientists are predicting that, due to our negative impact on the ecosystem, waterfront cities such as Boston and New York might disappear in the next century.

Historical Revisionism: A Review of ‘Civilization V’

The “Civilization” series is still releasing engrossing strategy games after two decades.

Magic Hair

Justin McPherson at William Wallace Salon works his magic on mere mortals’ hair, giving it new life.

Long Necks, Slow Cooked

Making meals in a slow cooker is a life saver for busy working cooks.

Blues Pilgrimage, Revisited

The Mississippi Museum of Art is showing many of George Mitchell’s historic photos in a special exhibit.

Space to Contemplate

The Mississippi Library Commission is a catalyst for contemplation nestled in a wooded quadrant off the southern end of Ridgewood Road on Eastwood Drive in northeast Jackson.

Great and Small

The second Little Free Library in Jackson recently went up outside Fondren Muse.

Guitars and Hooks

There is something special about the sound of electric guitars, and New Orleans' The Breton Sound is not afraid of it.

The Chick’s Guide to Music Festivals

Being prepared is the first step to having a good time at music festivals.

The Slate

Think colleges and universities are getting rich off jersey sales of college athletes? Texas A&M made $59,690 in total jersey sales last school year—including those of Heisman winner Johnny Manziel.

Preseason Thoughts

The first week of the NFL preseason is in the books and, man, it is good to have football back—even if the games don't count and many of the names …

Gig: Class Clown

Name: Jeff Roebuck Age: 50 Job: Inky the Clown

Manning Takes Stand, Apologizes for Hurting U.S.

Pfc. Bradley Manning took the stand Wednesday at his sentencing hearing in the WikiLeaks case and apologized for hurting his country, pleading with a military judge for a chance to …