Culture
Album
The Last Dinner Party: old-school revivalism done right
The Last Dinner Party is an English rock band that has quickly ascended from obscurity to relative fame. After releasing only two songs, they were already touring with big stars such as Hozier, and have only gained more attention in the leadup to the release of their debut album, “Prelude To Ecstasy.” As is bound […]
Grammys
Jay-Z’s mic-drop moment: The Grammys 2024
The 66th annual Grammy Awards took place Feb. 4 in the Crypto Arena in Los Angeles, and a lot went down. Taylor Swift made history by winning her fourth album of the year award for “Midnights,” making her the highest-awarded performing artist ever in this category. SZA swept the R&B categories and gave a stellar […]
Classical
Going to Eastman symphony after a long day
After a long day of classes, reading, and writing, my friends and I decided to take advantage of the opportunities Rochester has to offer and went to the recurring Symphony at Eastman off the cuff. For Eastman students, it’s not just an off-the-cuff opportunity, though; it’s an assignment, an opportunity to showcase the talents they […]
Albums
“She Reaches Out To She Reaches Out To She” by Chelsea Wolfe: gloomy atmospherics and gothic shadows – but not too inaccessible
Chelsea Wolfe is a name I was familiar with before listening to her newest album, “She Reaches Out To She Reaches Out To She,” due to her adjacency to the metal scene. She is technically not a metal artist, although she has collaborated with notable metal acts like Converge and included a bit of a […]
madame web
“Madame Web” (2024) review: A web of confusion
"Madame Web" was better than "Morbius" but still laughably bad. If you’re looking for a date-night movie, stay out of the spider’s web. Read More
film
“Argylle” (2024) review: A convoluted mess
I’m just going to come out and say it: “Argylle” bored me. Not even the star-studded ensemble cast could hold this story together. Read More
orchestra
Across the galaxy with RPO’s “The Planets”
The audience, in turn, leaves with awe, intrigue, and a heavier resonance with the distant planets that we find so familiar. Read More
Album Review
Etta Marcus’ “The Death Of Summer & Other Promises” left me indifferent
Etta Marcus’ debut album, “The Death of Summer & Other Promises,” drew me in by the title and cover, which is a girl luxuriating in flowers in black and white. I had not heard of Etta Marcus before I saw her featured on the Instagram story of Matt Maltese, singer-songwriter of “As The World Caves […]
Academy Awards
“The Holdovers” (2024) review: Holding Oscar nominations
“The Holdovers,” directed by Alexander Payne, is a surprisingly upbeat and touching film that explores depression and loss. Read More
cheap food
CT Eats: Golden Harvest serves gooey cinnamon rolls, bulky donuts for cheap
The donuts are the thickest I’ve ever seen, at approximately 1.5 inches, making the donut and the massive cinnamon roll well worth the $3.50. Read More
