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Review: Death Cab for Cutie returns with typical somber sound

By Liam Whalen, Staff Writer • April 8, 2015

"Kintsugi" is a catchy album filled with heartfelt and poetic reflections on love and loss.

Review: ‘Furious 7’ races onward and upward despite loss of actor

By Jacqueline Borwick, Contributing Writer • April 8, 2015

The fact that this is the seventh movie in the franchise serves as a true testament as to how dedicated the fans truly are.

Review: New artist breaks genre boundaries in first release

By Serena Weiss, Staff Writer • April 7, 2015

With undeniably sleek vocals and heartfelt lyrics, Bay has put himself out there and is an artist to keep an eye on.

Review: Mellow artist bares soul in new release

By Corey Hess, Photo Editor • April 7, 2015

Stevens’ ability to turn great loss and suffering into perfectly simple chords and flawless lyrics is a demonstration of his genius as a musician and what makes “Carrie & Lowell” Stevens’ best album to date.

Review: Minimalist script reveals humanity in war zone

By Josh Vitchkoski, Staff Writer • April 7, 2015

After the quick escalation of a house search into a full-on riot, young British soldier Gary Hook (Jack O’Connell) is stranded in enemy streets to fend for himself against the Irish Republican Army.

Review: ‘Insurgent’ adds to teenage-dystopian genre

By Jacqueline Borwick, Contributing Writer • April 1, 2015

“Insurgent” adds to the young-adult dystopian genre by building on its predecessor's fame.

Review: Van Morrison teams up for duet album

By Chantel Ikotidem, Contributing Writer • March 31, 2015

Although to many, converting existing works to duets is a route only taken by washed-up artists with nothing to offer, Morrison defies the odds.

Review: ‘To Pimp A Butterfly’ soars with powerful wordplay

By Matthew Radulski, Staff Writer • March 30, 2015

The most captivating part of the album is not the rhymes, nor the blend of beats and verses. It’s a simple conversation between two great artists.

Review: ‘Red Army’ uncovers Soviet past

By Josh Vitchkoski, Staff Writer • March 25, 2015

This award-winning documentary explores the lives of Russia's secret army during the Cold War: its national hockey team.

Review: Modest Mouse distinguishes itself from indie-rock peers

By Angela Weldon, Staff Writer • March 24, 2015

After an 8-year hiatus, Modest Mouse returns with an upbeat, socially conscious setlist.

Review: AWOLNATION album ‘Run’ stumbles on style shifts

By Angela Poffenbaugh, Contributing Writer • March 23, 2015

Known for their iconic song "Sail," AWOLNATION's latest album branches out into several different styles.

Review: ‘Cinderella’ a perfect fit to predecessors’ big shoes

By Ilana Diamant, Contributing Writer • March 18, 2015

In the live-action update of Disney's original animated feature, "Cinderella" embraces some positive changes while remaining true to the fairy tale.