Culture
Album Review
‘Belaya Polosa’ and the beauty of post-punk music
If you’re into the mixture of synth-pop with a side helping of depression, you should definitely try it out. Read More
Movie
“Transformers: One” transforms the franchise
“Transformers: One” is a cautionary tale about the consequences of being power-hungry. Read More
Album
Miranda Lambert did not die in 2009: “Postcards From Texas” expands her repertoire
If you are seeking an album to join the country wave, “Postcards From Texas” is a great way to start. Read More
Dancing
Dancing with the Stars? More like dancing with scam artists
Over 11 weeks, contestants work with professional ballroom dancers to learn routines of different styles, competing for the Mirrorball Trophy. And each week, someone is sent home. Read More
Live Performance
String Quartet Theatre at Fringe Fest was ‘nothing short of magical’
Imagine a live performance that allows you to choose your own adventure and see different perspectives on the same story. Read More
Album Review
Don’t let Sarah Kinsley’s “Escaper” pass you by
Sarah Kinsley is much more than a TikTok one-hit-wonder. Read More
Album Review
Unfortunately, “F-1 Trillion” is the best country album title of all time
If you have been living under a rock, you may not have heard about the summer's most bewildering development: Post Malone's country album. Studded with southern legends (Tim McGraw, Dolly Parton, and Luke Combs, to name a few), “F-1 Trillion" is a project of epic proportions. With 18 tracks, 15 features, and an already available […]
Album Review
Falling in Reverse’s new album cements them as one of the worst bands of all time
You don’t have to separate the art from the artist, I promise — the music isn’t worth listening to either. Read More
Folk Music
Fringe festival: Local music highlight
This year, local artist Adrianna Noone took the stage at the Rochester Music Hall of Fame. Read More
Films
“AFRAID” film review
Horror’s remarkable adaptability has made new sights plausible like the countless subgenres that can be found. From bloody slasher films like “Scream” and bone-chilling apocalyptic films like “World War Z,” there’s just about anything for everyone. For decades, the variety of selection has separated horror from its cinema counterparts, and with Bloomhouse’s new release “AFRAID,” […]