Watsky’s ‘All You Can Do’ commands respect from hip-hop peers
George Watsky released the album titled ‘All You Can Do’ on Aug. 12 after teasing the album for weeks with videos on YouTube as well as allowing the album to stream on Genius.com (formerly Rap Genius) a few days prior….
‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ brings fun, color back to superhero films
The latest installment of the Marvel cinematic universe is the 2014 superhero film based on the Marvel comics, “Guardians of the Galaxy.” The film is written and directed by James Gunn, who directed films such as “Slither” and “Super.” It…
Weekly EP Revue: The Kooks’ garage rock
In 2004, four friends came together in the U.K. to form the band The Kooks. Since then, the band has experienced a whirlwind of opportunities and changes. As two band members have departed since the band’s formation, the group finds…
‘Transcendence’ filled with big ideas, ultimately disappointing
“Transcendence” is much less of a science-fiction thriller than the trailers portrayed. It is a much quieter, more existential film about the dangers of technology and the power of nature. After a conference of the world’s leading minds on artificial…
Asher Roth’s new Californian influences at play on ‘RetroHash’
Determined on releasing his sophomore album on his own terms, Asher Roth returns five years after his debut LP with “RetroHash.” Despite this time gap, Roth has not sat idle these past years. He released an EP with rapper Nottz…
Iggy Azalea’s ‘New Classic’ big on beats, lame on lyricism
“The New Classic” has an excellent mix of 15 songs and sounds. There are at least two to three songs that will most likely be summer hits, including the already-popular “Work,” “Fancy” and a personal favorite though unrecognized “Black Widow.”…
‘Rio 2’ offers bright visuals, laughs for all
The first “Rio” movie caught children’s eyes with all its bright, vibrant colors and catchy, lively tunes. “Rio 2” does exactly the same. Set three years later, we have a new storyline and a few notable new characters: Kristin Chenoweth…
Weekly EP Revue: Elizaveta’s ‘Hero’
Born in N.Y, but raised in Russia, Elizaveta Igorevna Khripounova, known simply as, Elizaveta, dreamed of returning to the U.S. to pursue music. A pianist at heart, Elizaveta began to describe her music genre as “opera-pop.” In 2011, the young…
‘Oculus’ delivers big on scares, holds back nothing for audience
“Oculus,” a thriller about a haunted mirror that can possess anyone who gets near it, stars Karen Gillan (“Doctor Who”) as a woman trying to clear her father (Rory Cochrane, “Argo”) and brother’s (Brenton Thwaites, “The Signal”) names by proving…
Michaelson takes fresh indie-pop direction on ‘Lights Out’
In 2005, Ingrid Michaelson released a debut, self-released record titled “Slow The Rain.” Through MySpace, stints at local cafes in New York City and various small venues, the indie artist created a small following. However, in 2006 when Michaelson went…
