Ever since he dropped his debut EP “Ghost” in 2014, Abe Laguna, better known by his stage name Ookay, has proven himself a versatile and relevant new musician. He produces tracks in a variety of different styles and genres including trap, future bass, progressive house and even dubstep. He consistently surprises his fans with each […]
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Soundbite: A-F-R-O POLO by A-F-R-O and Marco Polo
Ever since the mid 80s, hip-hop has become more and more prevalent in the music mainstream. It exploded as a genre in those days because of the various talented MCs and rappers that are now considered legends. Titans like Tupac, Biggie, A Tribe Called Quest and NWA all mastered their art from themid 80s through […]
“How To Be A Human Being” by Glass Animals
It’s not often that a new artist or band can almost immediately separate themselves from their competition in terms of an innovative or unique sound. But that’s exactly what indie rock band Glass Animals did with their debut album“Zaba” back in 2014. “Zaba” was well known for its use of mysterious and strange sounds backed up by syrupy lyrics and […]
A.I.M. by M.I.A.
M.I.A. has steadily worked her way up and become a well-known name in the mainstream music industry over the years. In terms of her music, she is revered for her creative blending of hip-hop, pop and world music, all driven by politically charged lyrics. Behind the scenes, she is known for her activism for a […]
Emmys: Summing up the small screen
The 68th Annual Emmy Awards, hosted by comedian Jimmy Kimmel, pulled together some of television’s greatest minds and talent on Sep. 18. Kimmel began the night by poking fun at the new hit series “The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story,” asking audience member Marcia Clark, the lead prosecutor in the real […]
“Speechless” leaves the audience just that
On Sept. 21, ABC launched the pilot to their new sitcom “Speechless,” which follows the DiMeo family as they try to settle into their new home. This might seem like your run-of-the-mill comedy with an average family and average struggles. While I argue that the DiMeo family is an average family, “Speechless” is receiving a […]
“Ready Player One” Book Review
Having a good book to read is a great feeling, especially when it’s one that hooks you right from the start. Ernest Cline’s novel is one of those unique books that you don’t come across very often, mainly because it’s so different from anything else on the shelves. “Ready Player One” is a science […]
The Avalanches: Wildflower
Plunderphonics is a relatively unpracticed genre in music, possibly because of its unique and unconventional nature. For the uninitiated, Plunderphonics is a genre in which tracks are made up of almost entirely, if not entirely, samples of other recordings. One of the most celebrated and masterful Plunderphonics albums in recent memory is “Since I Left […]
Soundbite: Wat the Frick by Getter
If you ask most people in the EDM scene, they’ll say that dubstep is dead. And, for the most part, they’re right. The term “dubstep” has become a lot vaguer. It’s no longer easy to determine what music can be considered dubstep and what cannot because of the ridiculous amount of subgenres in electronic music. […]
Netflix just got a little stranger
In addition to being responsible for feeding into binge-watching marathons around the world, Netflix has become widely known for its lineup of refreshing and incredibly addictive original series. And their latest release “Stranger Things” is no exception. The eight-episode first installment of the series was released on July 15 and has quickly become one of […]