Alice Cooper brings original band back with fiery mix of glam, blues, rock
Cheeky, smooth and a touch theatrical, Alice Cooperâs original members spring back into action for the first time since 1973 with their new album, The Revenge of Alice Cooper. Released in July, the album, playfully nicknamed, âThe Return Album The…
âDonât shoot, Iâm just the messenger:â 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 âHeart of Gold: The Songs of Neil Youngâ to raise money for The Bridge School for children with severe speech and physical disabilities in…
Beach Bunny releases short, yet powerful album âTunnel Visionâ
Chicago-based indie outfit Beach Bunnyâs latest album âTunnel Visionâ explores what it means to be human. With a more polished and professional sound, the band improves upon their last album, âEmotional Creatureâ. The bandâs telltale beachy (pun intended), upbeat sound…
âRevenge of the Sithâ returns to theaters 20 years after initial release
âThis is where the fun begins.â The lights begin to dim as Hayden Christensen appears on the screen to introduce the 20th anniversary screening of âStar Wars: Episode III â Revenge of the Sithâ (2005). âI hope you all…
University production âTuck Everlastingâ outdated despite casts success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…
Folkâs 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…
âA Minecraft Movie:â fun, yet leaves more to be discoveredÂ
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, âA Minecraft Movieâ tells the story of siblings Natalie (Emma Myers) and Henry (Sebastian…
Ryan Cooglerâs âSinnersâ mixes music, Black identity, culture with striking performances
Rating: 4/5 stars Ryan Cooglerâs writing and directing is at its best in his latest movie âSinnersâ exploring themes of family legacy, musicâs impact and the persistence of community all tied to the Black experience. âSinnersâ is a cross-genre movie…
Spin Doctors return with âFace Full of Cake;â a funky, fresh rock revival
Rating: 4.5/5 stars Quirky with that sweet, fresh and raw-sounding rock is exactly what âFace Full Of Cakeâ is. Just in time for summer, the solid groovy beats welcome the nice weather with laid-back riffs and basslines. The album marks…
