Dr. Dre checks out in style on ‘Compton: The Soundtrack’
If you don’t understand how long it has been since Dr. Dre released a new album, consider that his last release came when Bill Clinton was still sitting in the Oval Office. Sixteen years and two presidencies later, Dr. Dre…
Bring Me the Horizon reveals ‘poppy’ new sound
We all know Bring Me the Horizon for their hardcore breakdowns and heavy instrumentals, so it goes without saying that their new album, “That’s the Spirit,” makes us question where they are headed in the future. It seems that they…
Leona Lewis unleashes powerful vocal talent on ‘I Am’
At times, artists thrown into the spotlight so suddenly can easily fade away. For these artists, their 15 minutes is a disappointing conclusion to their short story. The struggle to continue releasing music is met with assorted singles and randomly…
Fall TV preview: Suspense-filled autumn ahead, some comic relief
With fall nearly upon us, leaves will change color, apples will be picked and television will cease to be a mundane mix of overplayed reruns and shows that make you wonder what you’re doing with your life (Looking at you…
Five Finger Death Punch keeps on swingin’
The new record “Got Your Six” from Five Finger Death Punch picks right up from where they left off with their last release, the double album ”The Wrong Side of Heaven and The Righteous Side of Hell,” in 2013. In…
Weekly EP: Aaron Kraus proves worth on ‘Jade’
For artists, Nashville has become a Mecca of sorts. Every day, new artists flock onto the scene in an attempt to strike gold. With many outlets to perform, record and release music, it can seem like the perfect opportunity to…
Stephen Colbert’s late show all too familiar
Last week on Sept. 8, 6.5 million viewers tuned in to CBS to see the start of Stephen Colbert’s network late night career. “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” debuted with George Clooney, Jeb Bush and a few jokes that…
Miley bares all in extremely emotional, honest surprise album
Sometimes it can feel rather difficult to discuss Miley Cyrus without invoking hateful, condemning responses. Her harsh image, a huge turnaround from her days with Disney, reflects Cyrus as a spokeswoman for ridiculousness, resulting in the disapproval of many. Through…
‘Narcos’: Where ‘Breaking Bad’ meets real life
Netflix recently released a new original series, “Narcos.” The show is inspired by true events set in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s. It is a take on the legendary Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar and how he spread cocaine…
Weekly EP: Fleurie shoots straight on second album
While no longer music-based, MTV still offers new artists avenues to be heard. For Fleurie, a Nashville-based artist emerging onto the music scene, this sentiment could not be more true. Repeatedly featured on MTV’s “Scream” series, Fleurie has gained her…
