Arts & Entertainment

A&E

Getting involved — U.Va. Arts style

By Caitlin Woodford | August 19, 2021

If you are an artistically inclined first year sitting in your new dorm room and thinking about what to do now that you're at college, here is a breakdown of some places to get started.

---

A&E

Semester soundtracks: Two playlists for fall 2021

By Sarah Howorth and Olivia Garrone | August 19, 2021

Not one, but two playlists that will carry you through the semester — from the anticipation of returning to the University to rushing across Grounds to make it to your 8 a.m.

---

A&E

LUMP’s “Animal” is charmingly weird

By Mahika Ghaisas | August 10, 2021

Featuring 10 electronic, psychedelic tracks, LUMP’s newest release, “Animal,” offers a glimpse into Marling and Lindsay’s creative and experimental songwriting, instrumentation and vocals.

---

A&E

A&E Book Club: Three Books to Read in August

By Lauren Whitlock | August 9, 2021

This month, Arts & Entertainment brings you three fiction novels with hot, summery settings perfect to read while soaking up the sun.

---

A&E

Charlottesville’s moving art gallery

By Grace Eberhardt | August 9, 2021

The "Feast Your Eyes Upon" art collection lines the walls of Hot Cakes, providing easy conversation inspiration for customers while they enjoy their coffee.

---

A&E

'Space Jam: A New Legacy' should have stayed on the bench

By Randolph Brownell | August 9, 2021

In comparison to the original's goofy simplicity, "A New Legacy" is a bloated advertisement for Warner Brothers properties parading as a film.

---

A&E

It’s time to go to the CINEMA

By Mary Kurbanov | July 25, 2021

The Marías continue to plunge deeper into the genre of indie pop. Their passion, drive and boldness are notable throughout the album and add a sense of depth to each individual track. 

---

A&E

Tyler, the Creator brings great summer anthems on his new album

By Omari John | July 25, 2021

“CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST” follows Tyler the Creator's career-defining masterpiece “IGOR” from 2019, which earned Tyler his first number one album and Grammy Award.

---

A&E

Now boarding InterstellHER

By Darryle Aldridge | July 25, 2021

While the takeoff for “Planet Her” was smooth sailing with the aesthetics and visuals, Doja Cat missed the landing with the album itself. 

---

A&E

“The Life of Pi’erre 5” shows one of hip-hop’s best producers can also rap — and very well hold his own

By Brandon Brown | July 3, 2021

“The Life of Pi’erre 5” — aside from providing blissful beats and bars of swagger — proves that Bourne can effectively straddle producing and rapping.

---

A&E

Alumna artist Aleeta celebrates her comeback to UVA by releasing a new single

By Omari John | May 20, 2021

As she reflects on her time at the University, Aleeta advises current students to pursue their passions and be confident in their path.

---

A&E

Tied for First: Songs to be better

By Stefan Lizarzaburu | May 20, 2021

I’ll never get over my fascination with the power of chance. But chance doesn’t always serve me well. Chance tells us how, but doesn’t always tell us why. 

---

A&E

The ultimate finals season playlist

By Mahika Ghaisas | May 7, 2021

If you need a mood-booster for this finals season, give this motivational pop playlist a try.

---

A&E

First Year Players’ 'Singin’ in the Rain' goes COVID-friendly

By Lauren Whitlock | May 6, 2021

The First Year Players' spring production of "Singin’ in the Rain" looked very different from their past productions, with numerous modifications to accommodate COVID-19 safety measures. 

---

A&E

Why has ‘cancel culture’ become the retort to accountability in the entertainment industry?

By Keyandra Morris | May 3, 2021

Getting “canceled” is a real fear of entertainers today, but what does it really mean? 

---

A&E

Aestheticization of activism

By Liz Kraisinger | April 30, 2021

Social media and politics are now irrevocably intertwined. Yet, what role social media should play in activism?

---

A&E

"Cruel Summer" could be the next hit teen drama

By Olivia Garrone | April 27, 2021

In a two-episode series premiere event, Freeform debuted “Cruel Summer,” just in time for the new show to become the teen drama of the season.

---

A&E

Hey Jude, do you listen to Dominic Fike? Because Paul McCartney does

By Grace Eberhardt | April 25, 2021

“McCartney III Imagined” is an adaptation of his 2020 release titled “McCartney III,” featuring covers and collaborations with modern greats across a wide range of genres.

---

A&E

Declan McKenna is the best thing to happen to indie-pop

By Mahika Ghaisas | April 25, 2021

Through his determination to use his voice for change, Declan McKenna has become the best thing to happen to indie-pop.

---

A&E

The Brand New Day Benefit Concert honors legacy of empowerment

By Sarah Howorth | April 22, 2021

On April 17, the Virginia Women’s Chorus broadcasted the "Women Against Violence: Brand New Day" Benefit Concert on YouTube in support of sexual assault awareness.