Pierce the Veil releases standard but impressive pop-punk album
Rating: 3.5/5 stars It is a fantastic time to be an emo music fan. Pierce the Veil (“Misadventures”) released their first album, “The Jaws of Life,” in seven years on Feb. 10. Longtime followers may know that it is a…
Lana Del Rey drops chaotic new single “A&W” on Valentine’s Day
Rating: 5/5 stars This thrilling new era for Lana Del Rey (“Born To Die”) has once again been teased through the singer’s latest single “A&W,” which dropped on Valentine’s Day ahead of the release of her ninth studio album “Did…
Netflix original romantic comedy falls flat after depending on star actors
Rating: 2/5 stars Unfortunately, you may not be able to forgive the new romantic comedy, starring Reese Witherspoon (“Big Little Lies”) and Ashton Kutcher (“The Ranch”). “Your Place or Mine” had great potential with a decent premise and a great…
‘Hollywood Baby’ by 100 gecs features the duo’s heavy, vibrant sound
Rating: 3.5/5 stars American hyper-pop duo 100 gecs (“Snake Eyes”) released “Hollywood Baby,” the latest single for their upcoming sophomore album “10,000 gecs,” on Feb. 17. Every review of 100 gecs’ music starts off with some thesaurus-guided hook about how…
‘Puss In Boots: The Last Wish’ proves to be entertaining for viewers
A new style of animation on the big screen is emerging with “Puss In Boots: The Last Wish” following suit in DreamWorks’ attempt at mixing 2D and 3D animation. “The Bad Guys” was the previous movie DreamWorks released that used…
Ashnikko returns with hyperpop wrath in aggressive breakup anthem
Move over Miley and take your flowers with you! The real queen of breakup anthems is back with a righteous anger-filled bop. On Feb. 8, the electropop sensation Ashnikko (“Panic Attacks in Paradise”) decided to bless us all with an…
Rihanna’s Super Bowl Halftime Show disappointing, underwhelming
Everyone has a different conception of what a good Super Bowl Halftime Show should be. For some, it is flashy staging, high-energy performances, highly produced, with impressive vocals and a strong ability to command an excited crowd. For others, it…
