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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,...

Alice Mertons debut album, Mint is lackluster and brings nothing new to Mertons sound.

Review: Alice Merton album “Mint” leaves a bad taste

By Avery Alexander January 27, 2019

Alice Merton broke onto the music scene in 2016 when she went straight to the top of the charts with her powerful single “No Roots.” Merton also released two other singles, “Why So Serious” and...

From left, Dell Scott (Kevin Hart) and Phillip Lacasse (Bryan Cranston) have an unlikely, heartwarming friendship. However, The Upsides plot is predictable and stereotypical.

Review: “The Upside” is heartwarming but cliche

By Ash Bailot January 23, 2019

Kevin Hart’s comedic skills and chemistry with Bryan Cranston creates a feel-good, laugh-out-loud drama that focuses on an unlikely friendship between two very different people. "The Upside" had a...

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...

NEON

Review: Obscure film borders on incomprehensible

By Jake Leary December 10, 2018

Based on the short story “Gräns” by ‎John Ajvide Lindqvist, “Border” has all the unrestrained pretension of Oscar bait: a sluggish pace, an inscrutable fantasy element and a relentless melancholy. The...

Ski Mask the Slump God explores his own, one-of-a-kind style and works to produce the best music for his fans, instead of for fame.

Review: ‘Stokeley’ album is charmingly off-kilter

By David West, Staff Writer December 5, 2018
The truth is, and always has been, that the coarse, chaotic rhymes of this Florida-born rapper are an acquired taste.
Deja View: The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina

‘Deja View’: The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’

November 7, 2018

Video: Audio: On this week’s episode of “Deja View,” host Jake Leary sits down with staff writer Liza Gillespie and Ithaca College screenwriting student Sean Murphy to complain about...

Deja View: It and the numerous works of Stephen King

Deja View: ‘It’ and the numerous works of Stephen King

By Kendyl Bennett, Podcast Editor September 12, 2017

In this week’s episode of Deja View, Reviews Editor Jake Leary sits down with Staff Writer Colin Tessier to discuss his review of “It.” Then, Jake and Colin discuss the life and work of Stephen...

Review: Netflix’s ‘Gilmore Girls’ revival disappoints fans

By Max Denning, Staff Writer December 6, 2016
While it was exciting to watch Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel revive their roles as the Lorelai and Rory, the show failed to live up to the hype.

Review: DNCE boogies into the spotlight with debut album

By Ashley Wolf, Ashley Wolf December 5, 2016
Jonas has stripped away the innocent image of the Jonas Brothers to craft songs with more mature and sultry themes.

Review: ‘Hardwired…to Self-Destruct’ isn’t explosive enough

By Silas White, Staff Writer December 4, 2016
The aggressive style of "Hardwired...to Self-Destruct" may appeal to some listeners, but is not for everyone.

Review: Chesney surpasses expectations on ‘Cosmic Hallelujah’

By Ashley Wolf, Staff Writer November 13, 2016
The 11 tracks on “Cosmic Hallelujah,” released Oct. 28, are a mixture of mature and sassy songs that deal with a variety of sounds and messages.
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