Culture
Album Review
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
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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
Alternative
HAIM’s fourth album is a celebration of quitting
“I quit” contemplates themes of newfound independence after leaving a complex relationship. Read More
Album Review
“SWAG II” is Justin Bieber reinvented
Justin Bieber is not the teenager the world fell in love with 15 years ago. Read More
Album Review
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
Album Review
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
Dance
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
Album Review
‘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
Album
Ariana Grande Breaks Free from her tour hiatus
Grande has been wicked busy. Between r.e.m. beauty, her makeup and skincare brand, and filming for the “Wicked” franchise, she has maintained her 12-year popstar status and found a way to slip in this mini-tour. Read More
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Things to do around Rochester
Starting to get bored around campus? Turn your attention to the City of Rochester, which offers plenty to explore. Read More
