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
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
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
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
Podcasts are rising from the debris of the radio industry debate. While many stations are failing regardless of format, the digital, subscriber-based audio format is thriving. From politics to cooking to entertainment, it’s nearly impossible to find a topic that isn’t covered by a podcast. That being said, there are thousands of music-centered podcasts to weed through. … Continue reading
For once, Amazon, the Seattle-based e-commerce giant, is late to the party. This week saw the launch of Amazon Music Unlimited — an augmented version of the company’s mediocre streaming service, Prime Music. At $7.99 a month for Prime members (if you aren’t a Prime member, you pay two more dollars), the service offers “Side-by-Sides,” a … Continue reading
2016 seems to be making up for what it has lost. Already, in the first half of the year, a handful of entertainers have passed away, which makes the musical developments of new acts feel like the turning of leaves. Even though Bowie’s influence can still be felt and Prince’s “Purple Rain” will continue to blare through … Continue reading
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