Pro-LGBTQ album âBroncoâ defies country music conventions
By John Custodio Orville Peck (âDead of Nightâ) released his second studio album âBroncoâ on April 8 to favorable response from professional and casual critics on websites like Metacritic. Known for his unique style of dress and cryptic personality, Peck…
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 bandâs iconic status
The Red Hot Chili Peppers (âCanât Stopâ) are back with a new album called âUnlimited Love,â 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 âWhen Youâre Goneâ
By Gabrielle Kroeger âWhen Youâre Goneâ is the second song Shawn Mendes (âItâll Be Okayâ) has released since his break up with Camila Cabello (âBam Bamâ). The two announced their split on Nov. 17, 2021, and Mendes released the song…
Nostalgic âApollo 10 ½â pays tribute to â60s, childhood fun
By Ethan Stinson Through slice of life films like âDazed and Confusedâ or âEverybody Wants Some!!,â director Richard Linklater (âBefore Sunriseâ) has proven himself to be a master of crafting endearing, nostalgic coming-of-age stories. His most recent film, âApollo 10…
âBridgertonâ returns with slow-burning second season
By Faith Smith âBridgertonâ is a popular Netflix drama series created and executive produced by Chris Van Dusen (âGreyâs Anatomyâ) and executive produced by Shonda Rhimes (âPrivate Practiceâ) and Betsy Beers (âHow to Get Away With Murderâ). The series debuted…
Harry Styles teaches fans life lessons through â80s-inspired single âAs it Wasâ
By Meg Trubia On April 1, Harry Stylesâ (âWatermelon Sugarâ) âAs It Wasâ became Spotifyâs most-streamed song in a single day and the most-streamed song in the U.S. in a single day in Spotify history. âAs it Wasâ is Stylesâ…
PUP takes abstract yet relatable approach with latest album
By Connor LaLone Toronto based pop-punk group PUP (âMorbid Stuffâ) released âTHE UNRAVELING OF PUPTHEBANDâ on April 1. The bandâs fourth studio album is an intriguing blend of sounds for a group that has come to be known for their…
Netflix thriller âWindfallâ bears intriguing premise, muddled plot
By Jade Gatling Directed by Charlie McDowell (âThe Discoveryâ), âWindfallâ 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 âmainstream selloutâ defies Machine Gun Kellyâs critics
By Spencer Bates Machine Gun Kellyâs (âbloody valentineâ) second pop-punk album, âmainstream sellout,â 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…
