Anthony Green and the pixie queen
A good song is like a cherished memory; it can take you back in time to a moment that has…
Gazing into the black mirror
“Full, unsimulated sexual intercourse with a pig broadcasted live on television.” These are the words uttered by a teary-eyed and…
Making your town “lit”
When two childhood friends put their idea together, it ignited a pink and black flame on smartphones across the country.…
The personalized Beatles experience
Friday, Sept. 23 WCU Live! presented Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience at 7:30 p.m. in the Emilie K.…
First impressions of “22, A Million”
As a new album looms on the horizon, the press circle begins and new songs are previewed for the world.…
Doomsquad’s sophomore try
If anything, Doomsquad is impenetrably unique and unlike any other band you’ll find in the “techno” or electronic dance genre or…
The Late Great’s American dream
One of the things I miss the most about the 90s is the overwhelming sense of optimism that permeated the…
Haunting, frights coming to West Chester
If you were a student at West Chester University in fall 2015, you may remember hearing about the theatre kids…
Autolux delivers with third studio album
Gliding through the dirty glitchiness of Autolux’s latest experimental release “Pussy’s Dead,” listeners will find themselves lost in a malfunctioning…
Whale sounds and people noises
From the Academy Award-winning director of “Wall-E,” Pixar’s upcoming animated family film “Finding Dory” is set to be released June…
Director Jeremy Saulnier speaks on new movie
Standing as a follow-up to 2013’s deconstructionist revenge thriller “Blue Ruin,” Jeremy Saulnier’s second feature film “Green Room” is something…
Method Man joins Key and Peele in new movie
Often hailed as the spiritual successor to “Chappelle’s Show,” Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele’s Comedy Central skit series, “Key &…
Since The Avalanches left you
After a nearly indeterminate hibernation, Australian trip-hop band The Avalanches have announced a new tour and possibly a new album.…
Ceu mingles traditional music with electronic dub on “Tropix”
The latest from Brazilian singer Ceu is titled “Tropix,” a breezy, smooth blend of lounge, dance, Brazilian music and dub.…
West Chester African Student Association presents Afrisa Fashion Show
This past Thursday, April 14, Afrisa put on their first annual fashion show in the Sykes Ballroom. The place was…
The dirty sounds of the Underworld
The electronic dance duo Underworld consisting of singer-lyricist Karl Hyde and producer Rick Smith released their first record in half…
“Metal Gear” developer goes independent
Hideo Kojima, game designer and director of Kojima Productions, has seen a lot of excitement in the past year. To…
The Lumineers expand indie pop on “Cleopatra”
Just this past Friday, April 8, folk-pop band The Lumineers released their long anticipated second album, “Cleopatra.” While The Lumineers…
Terror visits Media, PA
Though I wasn’t able to attend the whole Media Film Festival, a festival that is going on its ninth-year in…
Balam Acab explores ambient music with new album
Balam Acab is Alec Koone, a 24- year-old ambient producer that first grabbed my attention with his freshman 2011 release…
RJD2 seeks fortune
Philadelphia resident DJ RJD2 has been enjoying his success in the corner of the music industry he inhabits since 1993,…
Abbé Society hosts Rams’ Got Talent
On this past Thursday, April 7, the Abbé Society Nominee Class put on a talent show to benefit women’s health…
Young Thug prepares for debut album
In a rapid-fire bout of creativity, vocalist Jeffrey Lamar Williams, known onstage as Young Thug, has capped off a series…
Shakespeare takes West Chester by storm
On the winds of a rough storm out at sea comes Shakespeare’s “The Tempest,” directed by professor Leonard Kelly. The…
LGBT+ community outraged by latest “The 100” storyline
On the seventh episode of the third season of The CW’s “The 100” that aired in the beginning of March, Commander…
Make room, Mr. Yorke
The career trajectory of Radiohead moved them from one-hit wonder to rock legends within the span of a decade. From…
The Sad Boys invade Philly
The Union Transfer, a venue created in 2011, has had its fair share of cult followings, and the scene remained…
“Shin Megami Tensei IV: Final” awaits U.S. release
Game developer Atlus, the company responsible for the popular series “Persona,” has recently announced a new installment in its challenging…
Zoe Saldana cast as Nina Simone:
Earlier this month the producers of the upcoming Nina Simone biopic starring Zoe Saldana released the film trailer, and a…
How “The 100” failed LGBT+ fans
On Thursday, March 3, I sat curled up in the corner of my friends’ couch with my laptop balanced on…
A case of bands vs. fans in industry
Last week, I decided to roll my windows down for what felt like months. The breeze was cool, but it…
“Anomalisa” finds Charlie Kaufman at his peak
Writer and director Charlie Kaufman has arguably one of the most imaginative minds in modern cinema, known for his distinct…
Kesha Sebert battles music industry
In a court ruling last week, singer-songwriter Kesha Sebert, known simply as Kesha, got denied a court injunction that would…
“Yo-kai Watch”
In recent years, Nintendo fans have become increasingly aware of the slow decline of “Pokemon,” a game series that is…
The Life of Kanye
An artist dealing in extremes, Chicago Ill. hip hop producer, entrepreneur, and fashion designer Kanye West’s work teeters between megalomania…
Rihanna aims for artistry on new album “Anti”
Four years since the release of her last album, Rihanna fans were given exactly what they’ve been waiting for. Since…
Overlooked music: 2015 in hip hop
There’s no denying that 2015 was a year of ups and downs. For some artists, they had the opportunity to…
Coen Brothers separate themselves from Hollywood once again with “Hail, Caesar!”
Sitting just a notch below 2003’s battle-of-the-sexes, romantic comedy “Intolerable Cruelty,” the Coen Brothers (“No Country For Old Men,” “A…
Remembering David Bowie
Before its release, David Bowie’s “Blackstar” had been on my radar for quite some time. Since the title track’s video,…
Philadelphia’s Dr. Dog releases new album
Philadelphia rock band Dr. Dog’s musical history goes back further than one might think. The band’s success and notoriety has…
Music as therapy: Zachary Cole Smith’s DIIV releases sophomore album
In a 2016 interview with Pitchfork Media, singer-guitarist Zachary Cole Smith describes a personal connection to his music: “I knew…
West Chester student interviews “Pride + Prejudice + Zombies” cast
Based on Seth Grahame-Smith’s 2009 novel of the same name, “Pride + Prejudice + Zombies” is a comedy horror film…
Local Music: Jeffrey Holmes
West Chester University senior Jeffrey Holmes started recording/writing their own music in 2013, launching a Bandcamp account with fellow student…
Bloc Party releases new album
Consecutively reinventing themselves with every new release, Bloc Party, the British-indie rock band has been under scrutiny from a substantial…
“Mystery Dungeon” readies Pokémon series for anniversary
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Pokémon, a series beloved by adults and children alike. To celebrate, fans are…