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
About two months ago, an article was published by the Clemson University Odessey. The title of the article was Why Girls Love the Dad Bod. The article shot to popularity and has logged over 500k shares since its publication, and #dadbod has been a near-trending hashtag ever since. Mackenzie Pearson, the author of the piece, … Continue reading
If you’ve logged into any social network this week, it’s likely that you’ve seen some headlines about Fifty Shades of Grey. The highly anticipated film adaptation of the erotic Fifty Shades trilogy is opening in theaters February 12, just in time for Valentine’s Day (can you sense my sarcasm?). I was perusing both Facebook and Tumblr, and started … Continue reading
On May 6, Swedish singer-songwriter Lykke Li released her third album, I Never Learn, after teasing audiences for months with various videos, sound clips, and singles. The effort was her shortest yet most ambitious record, as she drew upon extreme heartbreak and sadness for its material. The nine-track collection features the singles, “No Rest For … Continue reading
By Katie Olson @nosloka When Lana Del Rey’s music video for “Video Games” started gaining momentum in the summer of 2011, people weren’t sure what to do. There she was, dancing and swaying across the worlds’ computer screens, crooning about adolescent entertainment and beer. Viewers didn’t know if they should hate her, love her, criticize … Continue reading
By Katie Olson @nosloka As winter is nearing a close, music fanatics across the country are anticipating the months where they can don sunglasses, hats, and shorts and head out to music festivals. Whether it is Coachella, Sasquatch, or many more, nothing beats the excitement of being with thousands of other like-minded people in one … Continue reading
By Katie Olson @nosloka Last year we got to witness Amanda Bynes’ downward spiral firsthand, via her Twitter. We learned (even before her stunt at the VMA’s) that Miley Cyrus couldn’t keep her tongue in her mouth due to the photos on her Instagram, and Rick Ross tweeted about what a “beautiful country” Africa is … Continue reading
