It’s difficult to believe that it’s time for another “best of” list—where did 2017 go? Another year, another time warp, it seems. Regardless, there were a number of notable works both published and recorded this year. This list, ranging from lighthearted to somber, highlights some of the books and records that I found myself revisiting … Continue reading
Within the rather polarizing world that is young adult (YA) publishing, approaching novels written for young people (no matter your age) can be intimidating, confusing, and even uninviting. But authors of young adult novels have been unpacking a variety of important issues that teenagers deal with for years. Ranging from current sociopolitical events to the … Continue reading
Two years ago when news began to surface that Miley Cyrus, a young, hip, and showy pop star, was going to have part in Woody Allen’s six episode Amazon series, the world was mostly quiet. A Crisis in Six Scenes was released in 2016 and was met with apathy from viewers and critics alike. Now, … Continue reading
Happy National Book Lovers Day! The only thing that would make this second-tier holiday better would be if it was combined with National Donut Day. But we can’t always get what we want. In order to celebrate this literary anniversary, here are five top-notch books that were published this year. Ranging from criticism and essay … Continue reading
Despite the current political and social climate, this year has championed some of the best releases by women in the music industry. Week after week, seasoned and new female musicians are releasing records that are undoubtedly some of the best of the year. From dream pop to folk rock, these women are paving the way … Continue reading
This morning, I received my daily edition of The Broadsheet, a newsletter that outlines important news about women in leadership roles across the country and around the globe. The title of today’s newsletter was “Jane Fonda, it’s not your fault”. Because the newsletter has been plagued with subjects lines about Kellyanne Conway, Ivanka Trump, and other … Continue reading
Over the weekend, the entertainment industry watched an abuser take the crown for Best Actor. Then the spotlight was stolen from a group of incredibly talented black folk by the makers of what could be the whitest adaptation of the jazz story in recent movie history. These transgressions aside, this week pop princess Ariana Grande … Continue reading
Even though it’s only Tuesday, there is already a plethora of new music videos floating around the internet. Ranging from truly ethereal to Black Mirror-esque and ending at severely confusing, we have Lana Del Rey, Katy Perry, and Vin Diesel to thank for this week’s entertainment. Lana Del Rey has returned with a music video … Continue reading
There have been so many words used to describe 2016 — perhaps that’s evidence of how wild it actually was. But regardless of the mishmash and chaos of it all, at least we had a good soundtrack. Light Upon The Lake – Whitney Secretly Canadian It’s been awhile since a newly formed band released a … Continue reading
Brooklyn’s Wet have returned with two new tracks that are eerily fitting for today’s social climate. In an email to FADER Magazine, the band wrote, “These songs are about being stuck in in-between places on a few levels.” With track titles “The Middle” and “Turn Away”, their words ring true. Take a listen here. Tour dates: … Continue reading
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