Concert Review: Emily Kinney

Emily Kinney has garnered a following based on her acting roles, such as in The Walking Dead. Yet, while we grow accustomed to seeing musicians…

Concert Review: La Force Feels Supernatural At Mercury Lounge

“A lot of people are becoming ghosts lately,” La Force said in reference to her uncle’s suicide. At Mercury Lounge, it was the darkest moment…

Album Review: Barrie Release A Brooklyn Flea Market of “Singles”

There are so many bands that feel like they are rising at the right time, and Barrie is one of them. Their supple soundscapes feel…

Concert Review: FADE Makes NYC “Fall In Love”

I always feel shy about meeting an artist, but, at times, it really does change how you see them. I mentioned it with Cyn, and…

Film Review: Bikini Moon Is A Strange Film Experience On Mental Health

SYNOPSIS: Initially discovered when the documentary filmmakers happen upon her at a homeless center, the lively and charismatic Bikini, brought to life in a whirlwind…

Film Review: Stella’s Last Weekend Is All About Real Family Chemistry

SYNOPSIS: Oliver (Alex Wolff) is a Queens high school senior who is madly in love with Violet, the girl of his dreams. Oliver’s older brother,…

Album Review: Kurt Vile’s Bottle It In Is The Cowboy Record of The Week

Kurt Vile has become Indie King for his loyal following. While “indie” can be an ambiguous term, when it comes to Kurt, I define it…

Concert Review: CYN Does A Pop 360 At Terminal 5

When I first saw CYN, it was for an intimate, acoustic set that brought out the vulnerability of her music. For her, these were simple…

Diandra Interviews People Museum: Turning Sound Into An Aesthetic

When we go to an art museum, we go to observe the framed works of humanity by humanity. We are fascinated by how sculptors, painters,…

Concert Review: Tunde Olaniran Is A Dance-Twirl King At Terminal 5

Tunde Olaniran is WOKE! Yet, more importantly, he is awaking you, and giving you life through sound. Yes, he is an activist from Flint, Michigan,…

Concert Review: Years And Years Could Last Forever At Terminal 5

I CAN’T EVEN EMOTIONALLY DEAL WITH YEARS AND YEARS! I just want to go on a Kanye Level Rant of Happiness when it comes to…

Concert Review: Frankie Cosmos Are Universal At Bowery Ballroom

For being called Frankie Cosmos, this band is surprising insular. Yet, maybe, that is the point. There is an old Spanish saying, “Every head is…

Film Review: Beautiful Boy Is A Lesson On Unconditional Love

Beautiful Boy is one of the best films of 2018, and also one of the most impactful. Before seeing Steve Carrell as David Scheff and…

Concert Review: Island Debut As Headliners At Baby’s All Right

Is it weird to say that you could feel it was Island’s first time headlining a tour? The sentiment had nothing to do with professionalism…

Concert Review: Romeo Santos Is The King At Barclays

Currently on his Golden Tour, the self-proclaimed King of Bachata, is not wrong about his royal title. He has been for Bachata what Michael Jackson…