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Indie band, Deerhunters eighth album bridges the gap between eerily pacific and frighteningly apocalyptic. It blends seamlessly as a concept album but some tracks feel incomplete without the context of the surrounding songs.

Review: Deerhunter album is rapturous yet subtle

By Olivia Riggio • January 28, 2019

Apocalyptic but wistful, unsettling but eerily calm, Deerhunter’s eighth album “Why Hasn’t Everything Already Disappeared?” is a subtle but striking work of art. The album, released Jan. 18,...

Angelic Milks debut album has pleasantly strange instrumentals, but is plagued with incoherent vocals.

Review: “DIVINE BIKER LOVE” is far from lovely

By Hannah Fitzpatrick • January 21, 2019

After releasing several EPs and signing with record label PNKSLM Recordings in 2015, Russian-based indie band Angelic Milk has finally released its debut album “DIVINE BIKER LOVE.” In 2016, the band...

The 1975s latest release, A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships discusses important themes like drug abuse, mental health and heartbreak, but some tracks sound generic.

Review: The 1975 release honest album

By Hannah Fitzpatrick • December 11, 2018

Since releasing its first EP six years ago, The 1975 has made itself a household name in indie pop, with major hits like “Chocolate” and “Love Me” dominating music charts in recent years. After...

Melissa McCarthy turns toward drama as she plays the author-turned-criminal Lee Israel in 90s New York City.

Review: Heller crafts a darkly delicate film of writing forgery

By Liza Gillespie, Staff Writer • November 25, 2018
“Can You Ever Forgive Me?” is a heist film, but don’t expect any bombs or car chases.
Madelines Madeline is a dizzying film about 16-year-old Madeline (Helena Howard) slowly losing her sanity as the star of an experimental theater troupe.

Review: Metaphors in ‘Madeline’s Madeline’ lack lucidity

By Arleigh Rodgers, Staff Writer • September 19, 2018
Spellbinding shifts in cinematography from points of near clarity to ones of hazy confusion make the film’s visuals equally unintelligible.
Indie musician Mitskis third album, Be The Cowboy, is emotionally evocative and meaningful — if just a tad too monotonous.

Review: Mitski’s new album is unapologetically angst-ridden

By Kara Bowen, Life and Culture Editor • September 2, 2018
Raw sincerity brings “Be The Cowboy” away from merely glum to unapologetically angsty and resonant.  
Bo Burnhams directorial debut offers an honest, realistic and loving look at growing up in the age of social media.

Review: Bo Burnam’s directorial debut dazzles with depth

By Arleigh Rodgers, Staff Writer • August 28, 2018
The honest and loving way writer and director Bo Burnham treats the newly blossomed teen at the focus of his film speaks to all members of the audience.
Sophie Allison, the 20-year-old known as Soccer Mommy, released her debut album “Clean.” The album features her somber vocals and indie rock-inspired electric guitar.

Review: Soccer Mommy’s debut is angst-ridden and repetitive

By Dariene Seifert, Contributing Writer • March 6, 2018
While "Clean" contains some ear-catching tracks, it is undistinguished with its overuse of simple, repetitive guitar chords and “hurt-by-love” theme.
Punk band Screaming Females has released its seventh LP, All At Once. The album shows off complex melodies and lead singer Marissa Paternosters impressive vocals.

Review: Screaming Females showcases stunning vocals

By Hannah Fitzpatrick, Staff Writer • February 28, 2018
Screaming Females' newest album, “All At Once,” provides melodic anthems that still stay in touch with the band's underground, basement-show roots.
Father John Misty is an alternative folk musician known for his work on his albums Fear Fun and I Love You, Honeybear. His latest album, Pure Comedy, released April 7 through Sub Pop Records

Review: ‘Pure Comedy’ from pompous folk-rocker is a joke

By Kate Nalepinski, Life and Culture Editor • April 19, 2017
Tillman desperately wants it to work but when his pompous attitude shines too bright in his tracks, the glare burns listeners' eyes.

Review: Superb pop-punk release “Chorus” hits the high notes

By Evin Billington, Life & Culture Editor • September 3, 2014
Literature expands its musical and vocal range with their newest release.

Review: Eclectic rock band blurs genres with experimental electronics

By Tylor Colby, Staff Writer • February 19, 2014
Explorative band venture into experimental territory.
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