Last week, three bands rocked a favorite local venue, the Jefferson Theater. Charlottesville’s own Kendall Street Company performed a stellar opening act followed by The Southern Belles and Lord Nelson.
A decade ago, indie-rock and Brit-pop band “Bloc Party” ruled alternative charts worldwide with their creative and refreshing alternative dance sound, reviving indie disco with younger generations. Now, 10 years later, the band has released their much-anticipated fifth studio album, “Hymns.”
While the sound of Charlie Puth's latest song exceeds expectations, its lyrics lack complexity, generating a less-than-authentic message.
Looking to capitalize directly off the recent success of their new superhero universe, The CW has developed another spin-off of this franchise with “Legends of Tomorrow.”
Chelsea Handler has made a career of dividing audiences — many love her unabashed bluntness, while many loathe her narcissistic indifference.
Death metal has its roots in campy horror films with unsettling soundscapes, unconventional song structures and demonic vocals.
Happy Camper, the second album by rapper Hoodie Allen, was released Jan. 22 for free via Allen’s website.
Rihanna’s long (anti)cipated eighth studio album, “Anti,” was finally released this past week.
As was with the first few episodes of season 11, “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” brings back old jokes in its fourth episode, “Dee Made a Smut Film.”
Over a span of eight years, Ty Segall has released nine albums: eight solo productions and one with the Ty Segall Band.
“White Privilege II,” performed by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and featuring Jamila Woods, is difficult to adequately describe or even review as a piece of music.
A recently-published review of “The Revenant” by Cavalier Daily writer Ben Hitchcock claims the film provides very little substance besides wearying amounts of violence and bloodshed.
College students have preconceived notions of what it would be like to attend an Ivy League school. Author Sean-Michael Green wanted to see for himself.
Dystopian television shows are everywhere these days, and most of them are indistinguishable from each other.
Two tracks in, Daughter’s “Numbers” abruptly halts as frontwoman Elena Tonra coldly mumbles “I feel numb / I feel numb in this kingdom.” These lines, coupled with Tonra’s icy delivery, perfectly sum up the album’s frigid atmosphere.
Hands and feet tightly bound with rope, an anxious man lies supine on a cold office floor, nervous with anticipation.
Michael Bay is not a director known for subtlety. In fact, he may as well be called the "Grand Prince of Excess" — his filmography embodies the overindulgence of Big Hollywood.
On his 69th birthday, just two days before his death, David Bowie released his final album. Though short, with only seven songs at 41 minutes long, its impact is large.
Sporting an alternate 80s style title card and featuring a rare trip out of Philadelphia, the episode launches into an excellent satire of 80s ski movies.
MTV’s latest show, “The Shannara Chronicles” is a high-fantasy epic much like “Lord of the Rings,” only worse, much worse.
