By Cora Payne, Contributing Writer
• September 23, 2019
“Hustlers,” directed by Lorene Scafaria, is based on an article published in New York Magazine in 2015 by Jessica Pressler. The article followed a crew of strippers and detailed the hustle they pulled...
By Olivia Riggio, Life & Culture Editor
• February 17, 2019
Raise a Man
Alicia Keys
Released Feb. 11, 2019
RCA Records
Passionate, sultry and strong, Alicia Keys’ latest track chronicles the difficulties — and triumphs — of deep love. It is lush...
By Kara Bowen, Life and Culture Editor
• October 27, 2018
Baby You’re A Haunted House
Gerard Way
Released Oct. 26
Reprise Records
Gerard Way leans heavily on the fuzz pedal, returning with more Britpop-inspired rock after two years without a solo release....
By Kara Bowen, Life and Culture Editor
• September 28, 2018
Without You
leftprojects
Released Sept. 27
Unsigned
leftprojects mimics The XX’s soothing, not enunciated vocals and steady beat. The sound of running water in the bridge makes...
By Kara Bowen, Assistant Life and Culture Editor
• March 30, 2018
“Be Careful”
Cardi B
Released March 30
Atlantic Recording Corporation
Cardi B’s singing in the chorus is weak and suffers from the lack of a pounding bass, but her verses...