Album Review: Shura’s Forevher Is One of The Best Albums of 2019

I absolutely adore Shura’s Forevher. It is happily romantic, while, simultaneously, disillusioned with love. Relationships can be as hard to maintain as they are to…

Concert Review: Tom Walker Is Moving On Up At Bowery

 I have interviewed and met Tom Walker, and I can honestly say, “The man you meet on stage is the one you meet off it.”…

Concert Review: Craig Stickland Has A Rich Voice At Bowery

Surrounded by ladies, the minute Craig Stickland sang, about 90% of the women in the room said….. “Yes!” They were in awe of how rich…

Concert Review: Ruth B. Is The Future At Summerstage

With Corrine Bailey Rae headlining the Summerstage event, Ruth B felt right at home. Smooth vocal stylings describing the wonder it is to be alive.…

Concert Review: Kimbra Is A GODDESS At BRIC! Celebrate Brooklyn

I love Kimbra. She is one of THE BEST performers you will ever see live. Thus, having her and Nosaj Thing play in the same…

Filomena Marturano: Un Matrimonio A La Caribeña Is An Absolute Hit!

Premiering at El Repertorio Español, and playing until August 24, this play is outlandishly funny and thrives off of its ability to plot twists in…

Concert Review: Summerstage’s Taiwanese Waves Are Stunning

With an all female line-up of Taiwan’s biggest acts, Summerstage Presents Taiwanese Waves empowered both women and the Taiwanese community. Technically, Taiwan’s indie music scene…

Concert Review: RJD2 Serenades City Farm Presents: Summer Series

Mixing his DJ set with a live band, RJD2 was unstoppably good at his City Farm Presents: Summer Series’ show. Industry City is outdoors, and,…

Film Review: Brian Banks Thrives In A Broken Justice System

Brian Banks teeters between devastating and completely hopeful. The U.S.A  has the largest prison population in the world, with its highest percentages of prisoners being…

Concert Review: Bryce Vine Is A Vibe At Webster Hall

I have called Bryce Vine a “Fresh Prince” before, and, at Webster Hall, he seemingly continued to turn the world into his Bel-Air. For the…

Theatre Review: Measure For Measure Is Shakespeare’s #MeToo Play

Watching Measure for Measure, I felt Shakespeare would be in awe of his longevity. He would be floored to see his words revamped and re-stylized…

Artist Close-Up: Lila Drew Puts Love On A Locket At Ludlow

When we think of passion, we think it is this massive force like, an explosion. We picture someone combusting with feelings and thrusting their voice…

Concert Review: Khalid Is The Voice of A Generation At MSG

Seeing Khalid perform at MSG felt, oddly, full circle for me. I have been following his career for so long: from his time as an…

Film Review: Luce Shines A New Light On Racism In America

Luce is one of the best thrillers I have ever seen, in part, because its thrills are based on humanity. People move this world according…

Theatre Review: Tender Napalm Storms Through Love

Falling in love is in magnitude comparable to falling out of it. A relationship’s end can leave us reeling with the anxious half-poems we write…