New installment of Super Smash Bros. filled with fun for all
Since its initial debut in 1999 on the Nintendo 64, Super Smash Bros. has seen one popular entry after another. From the N64 to the GameCube to the Wii, the pace has yet to slow down as Nintendo rounds up…
Paloma Faith’s musical contradictions transcend genres
In 2009, U.K. based artist Paloma Faith released her debut single “Stone Cold Sober.” Upon its release, Faith became a household name across the U.K. and large portions of Europe. From that moment, Faith went on to release her albums…
‘Gone Girl’ delivers big thrills, chills unsettled audiences
“Gone Girl,” the latest film from director David Fincher (“The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo”) is a tough film to write about, both because of its complexities and its surprises. Without spoiling anything, the film, based on Gillian Flynn’s novel…
Gerard Way’s solo album doesn’t disappoint loyal fans
Gerard Way, former lead singer of the alternative rock/punk band My Chemical Romance, made his solo debut earlier this week with the release of his album “Hesitant Alien.” Almost a year and a half after My Chemical Romance’s break-up in…
Weekly EP Revue: Jaymes Young’s bad habits
In 2013, a lot happened for relatively unknown artist Jaymes Young. He signed to Atlantic Records, toured with London Grammar and released his debut EP, “Dark Star.” Earlier this year, the young singer-songwriter was featured on “The Fault In Our…
The Madden Brother’s debut double-album delivers big
The Madden Brothers, comprised of Joel and Benji Madden, have released a two part album titled “Greetings From California.” It’s the duo’s first album since releasing a mix tape in 2011. Good Charlotte, a mainstay of the pop-punk scene of…
SBTRKT’s “Wonder Where We Land” a hazy, electric odyssey
Enigmatic English producer/DJ SBTRKT (pronounced “subtract”), aka Aaron Jerome, has very quietly released his second full-length album “Wonder Where We Land” through UK Indie label Young Turks. Jerome uses the alias, rather than his own name, in order to support…
“Attack on Titan” makes bold impression for new anime series
Shingeki no Kyojin, otherwise known as “Attack on Titan,” is a Japanese manga/anime series that was written and illustrated by author Hajime Isayama. Arguably one of the most popular anime series in years, “Attack on Titan” delivers with massive hype…
Weekly EP Revue: Ivy & Gold’s magic act
When vocalist Rachel Wilkinson and producer Jamie Barnes collaborated to release their debut EP “Awake” in 2013, they decided to name their newfound duo after the well-known Bombay Bicycle Club song, “Ivy & Gold.” Drawing influences from a wide variety…
Jhene Aiko’s soulful, hypnotizing melodies on “Souled Out”
“Souled Out” is the debut full-length album by Jhené Aiko that was released on Sept. 9, 2014. When she was younger, Aiko was promoted through the popular R&B group, B2K. She was introduced as “Lil Fizz’s cousin.” In 2003, Aiko…
