Tagged - music

‘A Very Jonas Christmas Movie’ lacks any ounce of holiday spirit

Perhaps if this movie had good music or better dialogue it would be slightly enjoyable, but the real culprit was the exceedingly cliche plot lines, uninspired characters, and the overwhelming lack of Christmas authenticity.  Read More

“EUSEXUA Afterglow” burns bright

“Afterglow” was meant to be a deluxe version of the original “EUSEXUA,” but instead took on a life of its own, running away into a drug-fuelled night filled with grimy DJs and hallucinations from one too many bumps. Read More

Trump is calling curtains for the performing arts

As proud Americans, we often look down upon authoritarian governments for enforcing censorship on music, but under the Trump administration, free speech and the right to information is slowly but surely being squeezed from our grasp.  Read More

‘The Life of a Showgirl’ explores life in love and in the public eye

Yet I felt many of TLOAS’s songs’ lyrical content did not show the same flow or evocative language that her previous pop records are still loved for. Read More

“From the Pyre” by The Last Dinner Party shows the band is here to stay

They continue to find gold by mining their blend of glam rock and baroque pop with snappy choruses and memorable lyrics and retread this ground entertainingly, while also delving into new ideas to keep things fresh. Read More

Creative Expo features campus creative life for second year in a row

Students, faculty, and alumni gathered late on Thursday Oct. 16 to celebrate the second annual University of Rochester Creative Expo (URC), a campus-wide showcase for current and aspiring creators to see the campus arts organizations and opportunities. Read More

“Reflecting” on Melt

Not for Radio, which she calls her “alternate reality” is not the end of The Marías, just a side endeavor. Read More

A trip down memory lane — I saw Sleep Token in concert

I have a very odd relationship with Sleep Token, who probably the biggest act to emerge from the metal scene in recent years (although their categorization as a “metal” band is often debated). Read More

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

HAIM’s fourth album is a celebration of quitting

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