*2016* Album Pick: Jorja Smith Is My Heart In “Project 11”

Jorja Smith has been on my radar for awhile because she simply sounds SEXY! I cannot deny it even though I am rather tepid about…

2017 Artist To Watch: Ro James Will Build An R&B “El Dorado”

Energy is a big deal. When you feel like something is brewing, energy is what tells you whether that something is good or bad, big…

Film Review: “Live By Night” Is Not Your Typical Gangster Film

I really liked Live By Night, but it is not your typical gangster film. Yes, it has the bloody violence that, at times, will make you…

Theatre Review: Dear Evan Hansen Speak To Our Social Anxieties

We all have a darkness in us, to which life is a journey about finding and empowering the light we have within us ourselves. Dear…

Song Review: Kings of Leon Want You To “Find Me”

King of Leon’s album Walls has to be one of their most confident albums. While many artists can spend their whole careers looking and transforming…

Album Review: Michael Angelakos “Merry Christmas, Mr. Fields” Feels Like A Christmas Town of Music

Passion Pit’s Michael Angelakos and Harlem Shakes’ Brent Katz have united forces to create an album that feels like a Christmas town was packed into…

Concert Review: Thirdstory Leaves Me Floored At Baby’s All Right

Watching Thirdstory at Baby’s All Right floored me. Literally, I went into a fetal position in a corner because they are THAT good. They are…

Diandra Interviews: Hayley McKay Is A British Country Music Star

We all can live our lives eager to have our talent seen and elevated by others, but there are a few whose amazing talent is…

*2016* Pick: Prince Charlez Black And Gold Mixtape Is My Literal Jam

Prince Charlez has penned music for Kendrick Lamar, Mary J Blige Rihanna, and Beyoncé, and now is officially signed to Republic Records. The Compton native…

Song Review: Unspoken By Hayley McKay Was Made For Television

Hayley Mckay’s debut single “Uspoken” is made fore television. I know that is a weird title/ introduction for an artist’s song, at least,  I should…

Film Review: Why Him? Is Hilarious!

Truthfully, I do not know the reason Why Him? has gotten bad reviews. The film is absolutely, laugh your butt off hilarious. No, it is…

Song Review: Vei’s Debut Single Is A Unique Romeo For Your Musical Juliet

Fresh, raw, and emotional pop are how Vei describers herself, and I cannot say that I disagree. As a critic and music lover, I am…

Album Review: Khodara Asks Listeners “Where’s Your Love?”

When you think of self-reflection, especially in terms of music, you think of serious. Usually, a heavier, ominous bassline or a wispy violin come into…

Diandra Interviews: Khodara Has Got The Spirit For Soul

You ever talk to someone, and become surprised by the depth of their answers. It is not that you thought he or she superficial, but…

Concert Review: Cemetery Sun Bury Warsaw In Good Music

When you think Cemetery Sun, by title alone, you think of darkness and light or death and rebirth, which are good contrasts to describe to…