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Kingdom puts a new spin on the zombie apocalypse genre, with a setting in ancient Korea. The show also uses vivid symbolism to show separations between social class.

Review: “Kingdom” shows the horror of zombies and social class

By James Baratta February 4, 2019

Netflix original series “Kingdom” takes zombie-horror to a whole new level. A pandemic looms over a version of feudal Korea, ruled by the totalitarian Haewon Cho Clan and its mysteriously distant...

Ty Segalls voice is charming in Freedoms Goblin and is accompanied by sweet acoustics and swinging trumpets.

Review: “Freedom’s Goblin” is free of faults

By Arleigh Rodgers February 4, 2019

In his 10th studio album, “Freedom’s Goblin,” Ty Segall joins fuzzy guitar with electronic funk. The result exceeds all expectations of what his brand of alternative-rock can be. The album is...

The album is a powerful one and in it, the band successfully subverts their own style and introduces new attributes of their sound.

Review: “amo” ultimately succeeds despite various drawbacks

By Hannah Fitzpatrick February 3, 2019

English rockers Bring Me The Horizon initially came into the music scene as a death metal band, but almost 12 years after the release of their debut LP, “Count Your Blessings,” they are far from their...

The Backstreet Boys are back on the music scene with their album DNA. This addition to their list of works is a perfect combination of the current music industry trends and the groups classic pop sound.

Review: Backstreet’s Back with “DNA”

By Noa Covell February 3, 2019

From the iconic ‘90s boy band that brought audiences timeless songs like “I Want it That Way” and “Everybody,” comes a new album called “DNA.” The Backstreet Boys has resurfaced into the...

Heard It In A Past Life is an emotional release from Maggie Rogers. She sings delicately about her time and struggles in the limelight.

Review: Maggie Rogers’ album is full of heart

By Hannah Fitzpatrick January 27, 2019

In 2016, an undergraduate student at the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music at New York University played a demo for Pharrell Williams, who was teaching a master class at the time. Williams’ reaction...

Review: Tove Los latest release a tasteless flop

Review: Tove Lo’s latest release a tasteless flop

By Colin Barrett, Staff Writer November 27, 2016

After the massive success of her hit singles “Talking Body” and “Stay High,” techno artist Tove Lo has felt the pressure to make another radio hit. Unfortunately, Lo falls into the category of...

Review: Hodgepodge of mystery themes spoil Tim Burtons film

Review: Hodgepodge of mystery themes spoil Tim Burton’s film

By Jake Leary, Staff Writer October 18, 2016
The abilities of the Peculiars are a convoluted mess of special effects: They look flashy, but they come across as cheap plot devices.

Review: One Republic’s ‘Oh My My’ offers thought-provoking lyrics

By Ashley Wolf, Staff Writer October 17, 2016
“Oh My My,” released Oct. 7, offers listeners a nicely balanced variety between moving power ballads and easy-listening dance tracks.
Review: Passengers latest album delivers powerful lyricism

Review: Passenger’s latest album delivers powerful lyricism

By Casey Murphy, Staff Writer October 4, 2016
While the album is an enjoyable listen and delivers quality lyrics that Passenger is known for, it lacks musical diversity as a whole.
“Blair Witch” follows James (James Allen McCune) and his friends (Wes Robinson, Valerie Curry) through the Black Forrest Hills in search of his sister, whose seventeen-year disappearance has sparked horrific rumors.

Review: ‘Blair Witch’ fails with repetitive plotline

By Jake Leary, Staff Writer September 26, 2016
There’s no fooling the internet, which is where this sequel belongs. “Blair Witch” would be better served as a YouTube short than as a feature film.

Review: Mac Miller’s ‘The Divine Feminine’ lacks originality

By Colin Barrett, Staff Writer September 26, 2016
In “The Divine Feminine,” Miller tries to show he has the chops to make more intricate tracks. He proves his talent by executing talented flow.
Taking Back Sunday released Tidal Wave on Sept. 16.

Review: Taking Back Sunday resurfaces with ‘Tidal Wave’ album

By Olivia Riggio, Staff Writer September 23, 2016
The Long Island rock band was formed in 1999 and has released seven full-length albums and two EPs since, proving to stand the test of time.
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