The perils of the posthumous feature By Adam Grim | 06/21/2019 Fragmentary posthumous recordings are more usable than ever. Do they belong in songs the artist never heard? READ MORE
‘Brightburn’ is boring and blunt By Gregory Lee | 6/11/2019 8:57am Despite ambitious marketing and an intriguing premise, "Brightburn" is ultimately disappointing.
‘Tolkien’ is a love letter to language By Caitlin Woodford | 05/24/2019 Though less overwhelmingly sappy than many biographical films, “Tolkien” still catered more to moments of grandeur than to gradual change and growth. READ MORE
‘Father of the Bride’ shows a band in flux By Joseph Riley | 05/21/2019 After a six year hiatus, “Father of the Bride” doesn’t sound quite like anything Vampire Weekend has made before — but it also never sounds quite sure of itself. READ MORE
A Pokémon virgin’s take on ‘Detective Pikachu’ By Max Patten | 05/21/2019 One of the world’s biggest franchises comes to the big screen, and a total newbie reviews it. READ MORE
It’s time to face the music By Kate Granruth | 05/16/2019 These songs will make you regret all those times you wished the school year was over. READ MORE
Lauren Camp is a poet defining place By Ashley Clark | 05/10/2019 Lauren Camp will be in the Shenandoah Valley for 11 days, starting with a reading at New Dominion Bookshop May 11. READ MORE
Miller Arts Scholars showcase creative expression in myriad ways By Max Patten | 05/02/2019 The Millers Arts Scholars presented their impressive and diverse projects Sunday evening in Culbreth Theater. READ MORE
'Arizona Baby' showcases Kevin Abstract at his most mature By Stefan Lizarzaburu | 05/02/2019 In "Arizona Baby," listeners find themselves situated right into the American South, which is at the root of Kevin Abstract’s identity. READ MORE
First Year Player’s ‘Edwin Drood’ is more mirthful than mysterious By Dan Goff | 04/29/2019 If the plot sounds difficult to keep track of, don’t worry — keeping track isn’t really the point. READ MORE
Daniel Caesar headlines UPC’s Springfest with a warm and captivating performance By Max Russ | 04/29/2019 Mem Gym allowed for an intimate feel throughout the entire concert, which was quite well-aligned with the inviting mood of Caesar’s music. READ MORE
Aretha Franklin comes home By Adam Grim | 04/26/2019 In an era defined by religious influence in popular music — from “Ultralight Beam” to “God’s Country” — the message of “Amazing Grace” resonates. READ MORE
Rockn’ to Lockn’ Finals take over the Sprint Pavilion By Joe DiConsiglio | 04/24/2019 Not every band playing on Saturday was great, but every band undoubtedly played their heart out and made Rockn’ to Lockn’ extraordinary. READ MORE
Art and science unite to promote a greener conversation By Max Patten | 04/24/2019 Having the work be so public is something all involved hope will help rewrite the perception that the University is not a leader in sustainability. READ MORE
'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' makes children’s extracurriculars worth watching By Ananya Suram | 04/24/2019 The outstanding feature of the U.Va. Drama production — which began its run at Culbreth Theatre April 18 — was the ability of the ensemble cast to express the eccentricities of their respective characters. READ MORE
Indio draws in Instagram influencers By Sarah Howorth | 04/24/2019 Coachella is a concentrated example of society’s current values and our diminished attachment to the music we consume. READ MORE
Cage The Elephant has now been uncaged By Cate Pearce | 04/23/2019 The only criticism that this album could justifiably receive is that it’s pretty plainly a radio darling. READ MORE
Take a trip down Penny Lane in Drugdealer’s ‘Raw Honey’ By Max Russ | 04/23/2019 On the heavy yet playful 9-song LP, Drugdealer capture sounds from previous eras with unique instrumentation and vocals. READ MORE
‘Cuz I Love You’ doesn’t live up to the hype By Darryle Aldridge | 04/23/2019 It is refreshing to see Lizzo break convention and tackle so many genres in her debut album. Nonetheless, she falls short in her efforts. READ MORE
‘Ramy’ is the smartest television of the moment By Elliot Van Noy | 04/23/2019 “Ramy” is still a comedy despite all the work it does to confront societal issues. READ MORE
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