Review: Synthetic sounds disappoint in Guster’s new album

By Kenny Chapman, Staff Writer • January 21, 2015

Straying from their characteristically indie sound, Guster produces lackluster synthetic vibes in "Evermotion."

Review: Beloved rap group disappoints with reunion album

By Matthew Radulski, Staff Writer • December 10, 2014

Twenty-one years after the release of their first album, Wu-Tang Clan reunites but ultimately falls flat in "A Better Tomorrow."

Review: Vast sonic range propels ethereal hip-hop album

By Steven Pirani, Assistant Life & Culture Editor • December 10, 2014

Fusing hip-hop, rap and ambient instrumentals, "A Constant Moth" effortlessly provides a new blend of electronic music.

Review: Kitchen Theatre play delves into family values

By Daniel Wisniewski, Staff Writer • December 10, 2014

Exceptional acting fuels a family-centric narrative in "Sunset Baby," running from Dec. 3–21 at the Kitchen Theatre Company and directed by Dominique Morisseau.

Review: Missing narrative hinders skilled cast

By Emily Fedor, Staff Writer • April 2, 2014

A quality cast is held back by an overly abstract plot in "Gone Missing."

Review: Gamers’ struggles fuel documentary

By Will Uhl, Staff Writer • April 2, 2014

The lives of professional gamers are examined in emotional documentary.

Review: Biblical drama is sinfully good

By Alyssa Gilliam, Contributing Writer • April 2, 2014

Darren Aronofsky's vision of a classic tale proves heavenly.

Review: Action thrives in surreal dark comedy

By Tylor Colby, Staff Writer • April 2, 2014

Latest from famed director offers more action than past films.

Review: New release from disco queen entertains despite staleness

By Benjii Maust, Staff Writer • April 2, 2014

Disco icon Kylie Minogue's newest release, "Kiss Me Once," lacks freshness.

Review: Pop-punk singer recreates status-quoe in new album

By Ashley Wolf, Staff Writer • November 21, 2013

Avril Lavigne makes a more mainstream return with her new self-titled album.

Review: Marvel hammers out superhero success

By Michael Caffrey, Contributing Writer • November 14, 2013

The second standalone "Thor" movie delivers the same quality action sequences seen in the first film, but lacks Marvel's usual witty dialogue.

Review: Daft Punk finds footing in reality

By Robert Rivera, Staff Writer • July 14, 2013

Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, together known as Daft Punk, made their musical debut 16 years ago with the album “Homework.” The duo has once again made magic with its latest album, “Random Access Memories,” which is a throwback to disco that augments its previously established electronic sound with an orchestra. It has been…