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2017: The year in music and books
Books / Music

2017: The year in music and books

Posted on December 6, 2017 by Katie Olson • Leave a comment

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 →

Drawing the line with abuse, misogyny in pop culture
Culture / Film / Music / Television

Drawing the line with abuse, misogyny in pop culture

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Katie Olson • Leave a comment

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 →

Women release five top indie albums
Music / review

Women release five top indie albums

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Katie Olson • Leave a comment

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 →

Thanks for everything, Ariana Grande
Culture / Music

Thanks for everything, Ariana Grande

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Katie Olson • Leave a comment

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 →

The week in music videos
Culture / Music

The week in music videos

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Katie Olson • Leave a comment

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 →

Best Albums of 2016: A Complete List
Music / review

Best Albums of 2016: A Complete List

Posted on December 29, 2016 by Katie Olson • Leave a comment

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 →

Wet returns with two new tracks
Music

Wet returns with two new tracks

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Katie Olson • Leave a comment

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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