Wilco’s ‘Ode to Joy’ brings lyrical, thematic variety
Jeff Tweedy is particular. The Wilco front-man has never been one to pick up an aesthetic for an album and drop it by the time...
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‘Angel’s Pulse’ brings eclectic blend of sounds
Blood Orange takes listeners on a psychedelic ride with mixtape “Angel’s Pulse” through its gentle vocals and bouncy synth sounds. This mixtape is not intended...
‘Zombieland’ sequel lives up to quality of original
When another horde of zombies arrive on their doorstep, Woody Harrelson repeats his iconic line: “It’s time to nut up or shut up.” Quickly, a...
‘Judy’ connects young viewers to classic performer
The average college student most likely has a limited relationship with Judy Garland (“The Wizard of Oz,” “Meet Me in St. Louis,” “A Star Is...
Twice’s ‘Feel Special’ brings more mature sound
Korean pop phenomenon Twice is widely known as the nation’s girl group for their charming, girly concepts, with some worldwide hits including “TT,” “Cheer Up,”...
Whitney impresses in show at Variety Playhouse
On Sept. 20, Atlanta’s tattooed masses filed into Variety Playhouse in Little Five Points, shuffled to the bar for 20 ounce cans of Yuengling, Miller...
Imagine festival continues to improve experience
Imagine Music Festival was back for another crazy weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway this past weekend. This year’s lineup featured some familiar names for regular...
‘All the Feels’ explores mental health
It is about time for a dance break and Fitz and the Tantrums is here with the soundtrack for it. The electronic band’s new album...
Music Midtown returns, but at what cost to fans?
Despite the disappointing lineup this year, thousands rushed to Piedmont Park on Sept. 14 and 15 to experience the annual Music Midtown festival. The 2019...
Lumineers continue to impress with new ‘III’
The Lumineers do more than defend their title as storytelling heavyweights in their third full-length album “III.” The album is told from the point of...
‘Hustlers’ offers striking visuals, conflicting story
“Hustlers” is a survey of the mind of a criminal who the viewer does not see as the bad guy. It is an in-depth look...
Post Malone’s ‘Hollywood’s Bleeding’ delivers
Few artists attain the consistent success Post Malone has been able to sustain since his debut in 2015. He is on the radio, he is...
‘Good Talk’ offers fresh take on interview format
Those who like to laugh out loud while learning about comedy culture through the witty banter of dueling comedians will certainly enjoy “Good Talk with...
Muna sophomore release impresses
Alternative-pop trio Muna sparkles and dispels the sophomore album jinx with “Saves the World.” With each member identifying as a part of the LGBTQ community,...
‘Workin’ Moms’ disappoints in third season
“Workin’ Moms,” starring Catherine Reitman, Dani Kind and Juno Rinaldi, features working mothers in their thirties and their friends trying to juggle the responsibilities of...
Christian French talks sophomore effort, writing
Christian French was just a normal 22-year-old kid from the midwest until he wrote the song “By Myself” which accumulated 13.8 million listens in a...
‘It’ sequel buckles under weight of predecessor
There is one particular scene which is unfortunately emblematic of “It Chapter Two.” After remembering some of his childhood traumas associated with his hometown, James...
Roundup: the best small films of 2019 so far
In the current media landscape, it can be easy to conflate an onslaught of franchise installments with a perceived drop-off in movie quality. While 2019...