‘Don’t shoot, I’m just the messenger:’ Songs that champion journalism
I am a journalist but I like music. This makes for some awkward moments. Music, whether it is from the underground or the shiny surface of the mainstream, often appeals to the rebellion complex of the masses. The average consumer…
Artists pay tribute to Neil Young on new album with bold reinterpretations
The first of two volumes dedicated to music legend Neil Young was released last Friday as “Heart of Gold: The Songs of Neil Young” to raise money for The Bridge School for children with severe speech and physical disabilities in…
Beach Bunny releases short, yet powerful album ‘Tunnel Vision’
Chicago-based indie outfit Beach Bunny’s latest album “Tunnel Vision” explores what it means to be human. With a more polished and professional sound, the band improves upon their last album, “Emotional Creature”. The band’s telltale beachy (pun intended), upbeat sound…
‘Revenge of the Sith’ returns to theaters 20 years after initial release
“This is where the fun begins.” The lights begin to dim as Hayden Christensen appears on the screen to introduce the 20th anniversary screening of “Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith” (2005). “I hope you all…
University production ‘Tuck Everlasting’ outdated despite casts success
What would it really mean to live forever? What would the permanent, personal cost of immortality be? And what would you do to protect the secret to eternal life, or take it for yourself? These questions and more are at…
Folk’s resurgence, its impact of social-political commentary in music
Though folk is not as popular as it once was, a resurgence of the genre has been sparked through social media and activism as the forefront of social-political commentary. The basis of folk music consists of acoustic instruments, narrative lyrics…
‘A Minecraft Movie:’ fun, yet leaves more to be discovered
Rating: 2.5/5 stars Warner Bros. latest film has left audiences disappointed in spite of its commercial success. Based on the iconic sandbox game by Mojang Studios, “A Minecraft Movie” tells the story of siblings Natalie (Emma Myers) and Henry (Sebastian…
Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ mixes music, Black identity, culture with striking performances
Rating: 4/5 stars Ryan Coogler’s writing and directing is at its best in his latest movie “Sinners” exploring themes of family legacy, music’s impact and the persistence of community all tied to the Black experience. “Sinners” is a cross-genre movie…
Spin Doctors return with ‘Face Full of Cake;’ a funky, fresh rock revival
Rating: 4.5/5 stars Quirky with that sweet, fresh and raw-sounding rock is exactly what “Face Full Of Cake” is. Just in time for summer, the solid groovy beats welcome the nice weather with laid-back riffs and basslines. The album marks…
Latest ‘Black Mirror’ episode takes on healthcare, tech scares
Rating: 3.5/5 stars “Black Mirror” has released its seventh season contending with the themes of human relationships with technology and future dangers it poses. The first episode “Common People,” follows a couple after the wife faces a life-threatening brain tumor…
