Released in February 2017, “Landmark” by Hippo Campus quickly found its way into my heart. Very rarely do I like every song on an album, but “Landmark” showed me that it isn’t as impossible as I once thought. The 13-track album is Hippo Campus’ first full-length album, following two EPs: “South” and “Bashful Creatures.” Hippo […]
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‘Marshall’: So (Thur)good
At a time where the U.S. is flooded with social unrest, evidenced by highly-controversial NFL protests and accusations of bigotry and white supremacy, Chadwick Boseman has stepped out of his role as Marvel’s Black Panther and taken on the persona of real-life superhero Thurgood Marshall. The biopic, directed by Reginald Hudlin, follows the life of […]
Soundbite: “Onism” by Photay
New York based experimental electronic producer Evan Shornstein, better known by his stage name Photay, is still a relatively unknown name in the music industry. Over the past four years, Shornstein has released a total of three projects almost completely under the radar. 2014 saw the release of his debut self-titled EP, 2016 saw the […]
Riverdale: Murder mystery meets romance
The CW’s hit series “Riverdale” follows the teenagers of Riverdale through their high school experience, which is anything but normal. Between the budding romances and the complicated friendships, these high school sophomores have more than enough drama to keep an audience entertained. Throw in a murder mystery and a few sketchy adults and town officials […]
Soundbite: “Neo Wax Bloom” by Iglooghost
Irish electronic music producer Seamus Malliagh, better known by his moniker Iglooghost, is steadily shaping up to be a breakout star in the experimental electronic scene. Malliagh debuted in 2014 with his “Treetunnels” EP on Flying Lotus’ Brainfeeder record label alongside titans of the industry like Mr. Oizo, TOKiMONSTA and Flying Lotus himself. In just […]
The Book Shell-f: Alan Moore’s “Watchmen”
Writer Alan Moore and artist Dave Gibbons worked together to create “Watchmen,” a graphic novel that broke conventions and stereotypes when it was published in 1986. Carla Gugino, who starred in its 2009 film adaptation as Sally Jupiter (or the original Silk Spectre), went so far as to call it “the Citizen Kane of graphic […]
#Noregrets: Why I love the iPhone 8
If you’re an android-user, this article is probably going to make you angry. But, if you’re an avid and loyal Apple-user like I am, you won’t mind me saying that the iPhone 8 is probably the best phone that I’ve ever had. Cue eye-rolls, I know — but it’s true. Not only is it beautiful, […]
Soundbite: “The Bigger Artist” by A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie
Bronx rapper A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie released his first studio album “The Bigger Artist” in September. The young rapper collaborated with R&B artists such as Chris Brown and Trey Songz, also sharing ideas with fellow 2017 XXL freshmen like PnB Rock and YoungBoy while staying “Undefeated” with 21 Savage and hitting the album’s most […]
Fenty Beauty has plenty of shades
On Sept. 8, the earth stood still, not because it was International Literacy day, even though that is momentous as well, but because Fenty Beauty was released at Sephora and Harvey Nichols. Robyn Fenty, commonly known as Rihanna, created a beauty line that made an impact in the makeup industry. Fenty Beauty foundation comes in […]
The Book Shell-f: Jennifer Worth’s “Call the Midwife”
“Why did I ever start this? I must have been mad!” was all Jenny Lee muttered as she rode her bike through the early morning to prepare a home delivery for an expecting mother. It could also quite possibly sum up my initial impression when reading “Call the Midwife” for the first time. But, I […]