“The Fire This Time” panel ignites honest conversation about race
By Alexis Jones | November 1, 2016It’s clear Ward, Raboteau, Cadogan and Wallace are outstanding artists, trying to tell the truth about race and the current society we live in.
It’s clear Ward, Raboteau, Cadogan and Wallace are outstanding artists, trying to tell the truth about race and the current society we live in.
When watching a film like “Inferno,” it is important to have the right set of expectations. Expecting an intelligent, well-thought out thriller will only result in disappointment.
If there were ever a pop artist who could be described as the antithesis of subtle it would be Swedish singer songwriter Tove Lo.
Imagine speeding down a road in some tropical paradise, with warm ocean breezes and the smell of salt lingering in the air.
Hip-hop duo Run The Jewels has been a high-profile collaboration since 2013 since their first two self-titled albums created shockwaves in the hip-hop community.
And it doesn’t disappoint. Imagine some of “The Twilight Zone’s” best episodes, but change the plotlines so they include lethal video games, mind-controlled soldiers and child pornography — that’s “Black Mirror."
Candid, mournful and uplifting, Little Big Town’s latest single “Better Man” tells the somber tale of a woman mulling over her post-breakup emotions in a melody that strikes the perfect balance between country and alternative.
“It’s not a skirt. It’s a pair of culottes,” David Sedaris said as he strode onto the stage at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Performing Arts Center Tuesday.
Leonard Cohen’s latest album “You Want It Darker” is as dark as the title implies, but it has a terrific backstory.
Last season’s cliffhanger ending finally got its resolution, but the premiere suggested the show is heading in a darker, gorier and more violent direction than ever before, with little hope for a more compelling season in terms of the plot.
In a season with 10 episodes, each installment has to be impactful. Episode four of HBO’s sci-fi drama “Westworld” struggles in this regard, continuing to provide more questions than answers.
“Where are we now?” The opening words of emo band American Football’s second self-titled LP, released last week, couldn’t be more applicable.
It’s the rush and exhilaration of supernatural experiences which drive many to satisfy their morbid curiosity.
Gone are the days of the laid back, soft rock vibes of “She Will Be Loved,” as Maroon 5 debuted onto the electronic scene with their latest hit, “Don’t Wanna Know” ft. Kendrick Lamar.
Jeff Rosenstock has been singing about the same problems for a while now. Both his former band Bomb the Music Industry! and his last solo album “We Cool?” explored depression, listlessness and watching others grow up without you.
Unlike Desiigner’s original “Tiimmy Turner” track, the remix featuring Kanye West delivers lyrical substance and aesthetic appeal.
While the show continues to hit the audience over the head with certain themes and ideas, “Westworld” is clearly meticulously crafted and building towards something special.
So far, 2016 has been the year of Anderson .Paak. The Oxnard, Calif. native’s meteoric rise began with his release of “Malibu” in January, and has continued through a slew of high-profile guest appearances and the release of “Yes Lawd!,” the debut album from .Paak and producer Knxwledge, who together make up NxWorries.
“FINALLY! Welcome back!”
La Flare, Big Guwop, Mr. Zone 6, Trap God — no matter the moniker, it's difficult to find anyone in the hip-hop scene who doesn’t recognize industry giant Gucci Mane.