Culture
Alternative
Synthpop Double Feature: GLOOM DIVISION and Girl With No Face
GLOOM DIVISION by I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME- Review I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME is a synthpop project helmed by Dallon Weekes, formerly of Panic! At The Disco. IDKHOW was previously a duo, with drummer Ryan Seaman departing in September 2023. Their debut album, “RAZZMATAZZ,” was released in […]
film
“Dune: Part 2” (2024) review: A modern masterpiece
“Dune: Part 2” took everything great about the first movie and expanded upon it to create an out-of-this-world experience for viewers. Read More
Album
Abby Sage’s “The Rot” digs deep into a new age of indie alt-pop
The Los Angeles-based artist has put out songs since 2021, giving her spin on alt-pop and adding emotional grit to the traditionally soft genre. Read More
good eats
CT Eats: Come for the sandwiches, stay for the coffee at Magnolia’s
With their large menu and cozy interior, I can see how Magnolia’s has become a Park Ave staple – even fit for a president. Read More
black history month
MAG celebrates Black History Month, highlights community resources
In the cold of the February winter, the Memorial Art Gallery opened its doors to its Black History Month Celebration Day — a part of the museum’s Celebration Series of culture and identity. Over 15 artists and performance groups, many based in the Rochester area, shared with the community their lovely work, which ranged from […]
film
‘The Underdoggs’ (2024) review: An underwhelming sports story
“The Underdoggs” was about as predictable as “The Mighty Ducks” or “Air Bud,” except without a unique twist — another generic sports film teetering between satire and genuineness. Written by Danny Segal and Isaac Schamis, the film was inspired by Snoop Dogg’s nonprofit youth football league, which supports inner-city kids across southern California getting involved […]
declan mckenna
Declan McKenna’s “What Happened to the Beach?” blends summery pop with social commentary
Imagine you are spending a warm summer day in LA, the sun beaming down on your face, almost toxically green grass under your feet. What kind of music is playing in the background? Now, imagine that same music, except this time it is by a 25-year-old, mullet-sporting, Tottenham Spurs fan from London who is typically […]
Album
Revisiting Paramore’s self-titled album ten years later
Paramore released their self-titled album worldwide on April 9, 2013, and it immediately received praise. The song “Ain’t It Fun” earned the group their first Grammy, with the whole album receiving Platinum status. Looking back over ten years later, it’s obvious the release was the beginning of the Paramore we now know today. In an […]
Album Review
The Strange Wonders of Quadeca’s “SCRAPYARD”
Benjamin Lasky, also known as Quadeca, has had one of the most interesting artistic trajectories I’ve ever seen. Many bands and artists are known for innovation within the context of their own work, genre, or music in general — The Beatles, Radiohead, and Björk come to mind — but the shift that Quadeca has made […]
Eastman
‘La La Land in Concert’: Not a waste of a lovely night
If the medium is the message, this remediation of the film with a live orchestra was the best possible love letter to live music. Read More
