Alex Isley shows off rigid voice, reflective songwriting with ‘Marigold’
By Jade Gatling “Marigold” is the latest album to be released by Alex Isley (“Good and Plenty”) with backup vocalist and producer Jack Dine (“Love Again”). The album may be one of their most ambitious releases yet. The album takes…
New Red Hot Chili Peppers album asserts band’s iconic status
The Red Hot Chili Peppers (“Can’t Stop”) are back with a new album called “Unlimited Love,” and though it was released on April 1, there is no joke. The Chili Peppers have come out swinging after reuniting with guitarist John…
Shawn Mendes exhibits postivity in breakup single “When You’re Gone”
By Gabrielle Kroeger “When You’re Gone” is the second song Shawn Mendes (“It’ll Be Okay”) has released since his break up with Camila Cabello (“Bam Bam”). The two announced their split on Nov. 17, 2021, and Mendes released the song…
Nostalgic ‘Apollo 10 ½’ pays tribute to ‘60s, childhood fun
By Ethan Stinson Through slice of life films like “Dazed and Confused” or “Everybody Wants Some!!,” director Richard Linklater (“Before Sunrise”) has proven himself to be a master of crafting endearing, nostalgic coming-of-age stories. His most recent film, “Apollo 10…
‘Bridgerton’ returns with slow-burning second season
By Faith Smith “Bridgerton” is a popular Netflix drama series created and executive produced by Chris Van Dusen (“Grey’s Anatomy”) and executive produced by Shonda Rhimes (“Private Practice”) and Betsy Beers (“How to Get Away With Murder”). The series debuted…
Harry Styles teaches fans life lessons through ‘80s-inspired single ‘As it Was’
By Meg Trubia On April 1, Harry Styles’ (“Watermelon Sugar”) “As It Was” became Spotify’s most-streamed song in a single day and the most-streamed song in the U.S. in a single day in Spotify history. “As it Was” is Styles’…
PUP takes abstract yet relatable approach with latest album
By Connor LaLone Toronto based pop-punk group PUP (“Morbid Stuff”) released “THE UNRAVELING OF PUPTHEBAND” on April 1. The band’s fourth studio album is an intriguing blend of sounds for a group that has come to be known for their…
Netflix thriller ‘Windfall’ bears intriguing premise, muddled plot
By Jade Gatling Directed by Charlie McDowell (“The Discovery”), “Windfall” provides audiences with the well-developed world of a raucously rich married couple, who must think effectively in order to survive. The intriguing use of cinematography, dialogue and production complement each…
Pop-punk album ‘mainstream sellout’ defies Machine Gun Kelly’s critics
By Spencer Bates Machine Gun Kelly’s (“bloody valentine”) second pop-punk album, “mainstream sellout,” has lived up to the expectations as the artist continues to bear the title of poster-child for the genre. The Cleveland native has been everywhere in the…
Oswego Music Hall brings Syracuse-based Ceili Rain to stage
“Ceili” (pronounced KAY-lee) is a Gaelic word, which means party, specifically one with live musicians, dancing, general merriment and an all-ages crowd. The similar term “Coeli” is a form of the Latin word for “Heaven.” Rain is that stuff that…
