Culture
Art NY
Student musician kr!thi draws on roots for experimental debut single
A dreamy lo-fi R&B bop, “eve” utilizes elements of classical Indian music within the vocals as an homage to the artist’s roots. Read More
pop
Rina Sawayama explores pop and pain in ‘Hold the Girl’
“Hold the Girl” has the pop star quality, catchiness, and creativity of any truly great album. Read More
documentary
‘Yahha’: As experimental as the Soviet Rock scene
The perfect way to say what this film is in between, but not fully, in the states of narrative film, documentary, or even experimentalism. Read More
hartnett gallery
Potato Seance: Troxell conveys growth and decay with just moss and mold
Troxell's sculptures convey stories of deception, deterioration, progression, and possibly even acceptance. Read More
accents
How to sound like a true Rochestarian
I’ve spent my entire life in the Rochester area, and with that comes the knowledge of how to pronounce some Rochester-specific words. Read More
disney
‘Pinocchio’ (2022): Disney wished on another wrong star
I cannot find any joy in this film, even as a guilty pleasure. I find nothing but pure unadulterated nihilism. Read More
horror
Corey recommends ‘The Quarry’
The Quarry is not without flaw, but it’s exactly the kind of game I was hoping it would be, with gory effects and compelling characters. Read More
NY State Fair
A rainy Labor Day at the Great New York State Fair
After a week in hot and sunny LA, a day filled with meat, dairy, and constant rain was exactly what I needed to remind myself of my Western New York roots. Read More
baz luhrmann
‘Elvis’: I Can’t Help Falling in Boredom With Him
The film spans the entire life of Elvis without ever asking the question: What new insight can I add to a life already as exceptional as his? Read More
MAG
“Ubuhle Women: Beadwork and the Art of Independence” is worth looking like an idiot for
There is no feeling like walking into a space that is beautiful in pictures, only to realize that cameras could never capture what you could see in person. Read More
