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Review | Jason Isbell touches on heartbreak and addiction in new album ‘Foxes in the Snow’

Review | Jason Isbell touches on heartbreak and addiction in new album ‘Foxes in the Snow’

By Dylan Paradise, Staff Writer March 13, 2025

Jason Isbell, a country rock singer-songwriter, recently released his latest project, “Foxes in the Snow.” Once a member of the Drive-By Truckers and frequently in collaboration with his band The 400...

97th Academy Awards post-mortem: Should we replace the Academy voters with a poll on Letterboxd?

97th Academy Awards post-mortem: Should we replace the Academy voters with a poll on Letterboxd?

By Ore Fawole, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

While blockbusters like “Dune: Part Two” and cultural phenomena like “Challengers” dominated at the box office and in the public’s hearts and minds, when placed in between years chock-full of...

Review | Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR spread the love on Valentine’s Day with ‘$ome $exy $ongs 4 U’

Review | Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR spread the love on Valentine’s Day with ‘$ome $exy $ongs 4 U’

By Dylan Paradise, Staff Writer February 26, 2025

Love songs and sexy beats are synonymous with Canadian megastars Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR. The duo released a new, heavily anticipated collab album titled “$ome $exy $ongs 4 U” on Valentine’s Day....

Review | The Lumineers’ new album, ‘Automatic,’ feels recycled

Review | The Lumineers’ new album, ‘Automatic,’ feels recycled

By Sage Rosenfeld, Staff Writer February 26, 2025

The Lumineers released their fifth studio album, “Automatic,” on Feb. 14th to fairly good reviews from fans. The album contains 11 tracks and only spans about 32 minutes. This album, like most of The...

Pitt Stages brings back the ‘90s in boy-band-centric play ‘Morning Reckoning’

Pitt Stages brings back the ‘90s in boy-band-centric play ‘Morning Reckoning’

By Daniella Levick, Staff Writer February 21, 2025

The world premiere of “Morning Reckoning,” a two-act ode to the 1990s, boy bands, fandom, friendships and childhood love, took place in the Richard E. Rauh Studio Theatre last Friday. Kelly Trumbull,...

‘Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy’ is more than a love story

‘Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy’ is more than a love story

By Mollie Young, Staff Writer February 21, 2025

It’s official. The “frazzled English women aesthetic” is back and better than ever. Grab your skinny scarves, mismatched prints, disheveled tote bags and unkempt hair and head to Peacock — Bridget...

Review | I Love Keke Palmer, but ‘One of Them Days’ needs to pick a side

Review | I Love Keke Palmer, but ‘One of Them Days’ needs to pick a side

By Sage Rosenfeld, Staff Writer February 17, 2025

“One of Them Days,” starring Keke Palmer and SZA, is director Lawrence Lamont’s first feature-length film release. Palmer and SZA play Dreux and Alyssa, respectively — a best friend and roommate...

Review | FKA Twigs Wants to Know If You’re Feeling Eusexua

Review | FKA Twigs Wants to Know If You’re Feeling Eusexua

By Wendy Moore, Staff Writer February 5, 2025

Are you feeling “Eusexua?” The term was coined by FKA Twigs and describes a heightened state of being, a tranquil flow, or even “the pinnacle of human experience.” In fact, she released her third...

Review | Mac Miller’s ‘Balloonerism’ strikes a chord with listeners

Review | Mac Miller’s ‘Balloonerism’ strikes a chord with listeners

By Sage Rosenfeld, Staff Writer February 4, 2025

Pittsburgh rap legend Mac Miller’s seventh studio album, “Balloonerism,” was released by Warner Records on Jan. 17. Talk of Miller’s recent album began in November of last year at Tyler, The Creator’s...

Review | ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ serves as a fitting finale to The Weeknd

Review | ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ serves as a fitting finale to The Weeknd

By Dylan Paradise, Staff Writer February 3, 2025

Abel Tesfaye, known to fans across the world as The Weeknd, closed a chapter in his illustrious music career with his sixth studio album, “Hurry Up Tomorrow.” The album serves as the conclusion to...

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