The European Commission is now reviewing the proposed Universal Music Group buyout of Downtown Music Holdings. Photo Credit: Guillaume Périgois Following ample competition-related criticism and a couple investigation referrals, the European Commission has moved “to […]
If the earthy ennui and sun-soaked New Zealand setting of Lorde’s last album Solar Power didn’t do it for you, you’ll be pleased to learn she’s returned to Melodrama mode. In fact, she’s returned to New York […]
When I first heard about a Stranger Things play, I wasn’t certain what to exactly expect. Especially since Stranger Things: The First Shadow is a play created by the series’ showrunners, the Duffer brothers, and intended to exist […]
A couple of years ago, the Aeroband guitar was released. It’s not a standard guitar, but it’s not really a ‘toy’ either. It sits somewhere in between those two product types. I’ve been spending […]
Five years after its initial rejection, a father-son LEGO tribute to electronic music legends Daft Punk has evolved into a creation that could soon sit on store shelves worldwide. The pyramid stage that defined the robots’ groundbreaking […]
As any axe-wielder knows, you can’t talk about the history of guitars without going long on Fender. The iconic guitar brand is an absolute powerhouse of the six-string, and they have been for decades. From […]
Eoin Macken as Davis, James Brolin as Cap, and Jack Schumacher as Yancy in ‘Ransom Canyon.’ Photo Credit: Anna Kooris, Netflix. “Ransom Canyon” is a new romantic western TV series, which premiered on Thursday, April […]
Jackie Hoffman. Photo Credit: Andrew Werner Veteran actresses Veanne Cox, Jackie Hoffman, Carolyn McCormick, and Andrea Navedo star in the Off-Broadway show “My First Ex-Husband.” Tony nominee Randal Myler directed this Off-Broadway play from a […]
Izze Stein performing at Joanne Trattoria. Photo Credit: Markos Papadatos. Singer-songwriter and pianist Izze Stein performed at Joanne Trattoria in New York City, as part of an “Emerging Artist Showcase” a few weeks ago. Joanne […]
I know, I know. It’s become a bit of a faux pas to describe one game using another and yet I am compelled. After a few hours with Blue Prince, I realized this game elicits […]
Black Mirror started out as a grim, dark, and nihilistic exploration of near-future tech. But with the tragic romance of “San Junipero” in season 3, the anthology slowly started to shift its priorities. Early on, […]
If you’ve played The Last of Us Part II, you’re going to read this vague, spoiler-free review thinking you know what I’m really talking about. You almost certainly won’t, but even if you do, it […]
“I’m pretty sure Michelin doesn’t give a s–t about you,” the former Top Chef host said in a video that has fans exclaiming, “if THE Padma Lakshmi dragged me like this I’d deactivate my account […]
Natalie Dormer in ‘Audrey’s Children.’ Photo Credit: Blue Harbor Entertainment. British actress Natalie Dormer (“The Tudors” and “Game of Thrones”) pays tribute to Dr. Audrey Evans in the new film “Audrey’s Children,” which was released […]
Twilight is one of those fandoms and movies that continues to give, even nearly 20 years after its inception. For those who grew up with it, or those who are just discovering it for the […]
Alison Krauss & Union Station. Photo Credit: Randee St. Nicholas. Alison Krauss & Union Station released their latest studio offering “Arcadia” with award-winning bluegrass artist Russell Moore joining their band (in place of Dan Tyminski). […]
The Razer Blade 16 is designed to be the gaming-focused alternative to the MacBook Pro, and I’m always here for that. I love a gaming laptop that still looks and feels like a somewhat normal […]
Michael and Tom D’Angora honored at the 2025 Spring GALA of The York Theatre Company. Photo Credit: Carol Rosegg. On Monday, March 24th, Tom and Michael D’Angora were honored at the 2025 Spring GALA of […]
The Woman in the Yard caught horror fans attention with its scary trailers and the titular figure looming in a family’s yard. Who is this specter? What does she want with this grieving group? Why […]
“Grand Tour,” the latest film from Portugal’s Miguel Gomes, is stuck in the past, beautifully so, and yet, the present keeps creeping in, insisting on making itself heard. But where other directors might look backward […]