Concert Review: Arkells Spark A Rally Cry At Irving Plaza

Arkells know HOW TO PARTAY!!!!!!!!!!!! (Says In Kristen Wiig Voice!) When someone goes to the second balcony of a building to publicly announce, “You need…

Album Review: Durand Jones & THe Indications Are Making An “American Love Call”

If someone told me that Durand Jones & The Indications new album, American Love Call, was produced by the likes of Marvin Gaye, I would…

Concert Review: The Noble Kids Take Over Mercury Lounge

Noble Kids played Mercury Lounge surrounded by family and friends that genuinely believed in their work. There is a common misconception that family “lies” to…

Artist Close-Up: Ambar Lucid Is “Dreaming Lucid”

With her EP, Dreaming Lucid, Ámbar Lucid is marking herself as the dreamiest, Spanglish Singer. Interweaving both languages with a fluidity that makes them feel…

Album Review: Pond Take You On A Trip To Tasmania

Pond has really done it with Tasmania by creating a psychedelic trip that feels personally celestial. If their last album, The Weather, felt like a…

Concert Review: Bay Ledges Sings To “Middle School Love” At Rockwood

Watching Bay Ledges at Rockwood was like someone entering their room and letting themselves rest. Bay Ledges always shines more in small rooms; treating the…

Album Review: Little Simz Approaches A “Grey Area”

Sonically, Little Simz has been acknowledged as a melting pot of neo-soul, deep funk, and experimental pop: without neglecting her roots in hip-hop and grime.…

Theater Review: Barefoot Is A Refreshing Comedy About Sex

Written by Kate T. Billingsley and Thomas G. Waites, Barefoot is presented as a modern farce on sex and relationships. Yet, for all its humor,…

Album Review: Hozier Build A “Wasteland, Baby!”

“OOOoooOOOOooooOOOOO, YESSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” is what I said as Hozier dripped his voice over new album, Wasteland, Baby. There is no denying that Hozier has a voice…

Film Review: Stray Shows The “Human” of Superhuman

Stray plays like a crime thriller; giving a grounded sense to its supernatural themes and characters. Of course, you come to the film for its…

Artist Close-Up: Rosie Carney Leaves You Emotionally “Bare”

I always say music is more about moods than sounds. It is an influencer and reflector of where you are, in a moment, which is…

Diandra Interviews Cassidy Mackenzie: The First Move Is Always The Debut

Cassidy MacKenzie has released her debut single “Wish,” and it marks two truths about her. She is a dreamer and is using music to sift…

Diandra Interviews Quinn Lewis: Sensitivity As An Artistic Power

Life is about growing, and maturity is realizing that growth simply happens. You don’t have to push change; it knows how to push itself. With…

Concert Review: The Knocks Turn Brooklyn Steel Into A House Party

With a band in tow, The Knocks gave one of their best performance ever and also one they, personally, desired. Your first impression to a…

Concert Review: Machineheart Pulse At Gramercy Theatre

Watching machineheart at Gramercy Theatre was like watching the second coming of No Doubt. Not because they sound like this group, but because they combine…