Culture

Not Sick of “Lovesick” by the Happy Fits

That being said, “Lovesick” has all the hallmarks of a classic Fits album and is a welcome step forward for the band. Read More

Mormon Wives, the “Crocodile Hunter” Heir, and Meredith Blake returns: “Dancing With the Stars” is back

This season features Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles, not one but two MomTok stars, a group of Mormon TikTok moms from the hit reality show “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” “High School Musical” star Zac Efron’s brother, and many more.  Read More

Pain to Power proves that Maruja can create jazz-punk catharsis in long-form

What emerges is a furious yet meditative statement: a debut that doesn’t just protest — it sings, screams, whispers, and builds meaning. Read More

Poet Catherine Barnett comes to the University for the Plutzik Reading Series

Barnett possessed a grounded, calm, yet complex air when presenting her work. Read More

HAIM’s fourth album is a celebration of quitting

“I quit” contemplates themes of newfound independence after leaving a complex relationship. Read More

“SWAG II” is Justin Bieber reinvented

Justin Bieber is not the teenager the world fell in love with 15 years ago. Read More

La Dispute’s “No One Was Driving the Car”: The long-awaited return to post-hardcore poetry

Overall, “No One Was Driving the Car” is a passionate and often poetic return to La Dispute’s signature style. Read More

Big Thief’s “Double Infinity” is a leap into a psychedelic future

The record floats between folk rock, neo-psychedelia, and country folk while teasing out a looser, more playful side of the band. Read More

Garth Fagan Dance headlines Rochester Fringe Festival

The dance company headlines the Fringe, and anyone with a knowledge of dance history could tell you why: Garth Fagan is a legend, and one very special to Rochester. Read More

‘Man’s Best Friend’ isn’t as amazing, or as appalling, as it’s made out to be

Maybe, as listeners, we need to reorient what we ask of our favorite singers. Instead of demanding depth, perhaps it’s time to accept a delivery of fun material. Read More