“Shall we keep dancing?” The question every audience wants to hear—it means the show will go on; that the night isn’t over quite yet. English singer-songwriter Declan McKenna asked the crowd these words before continuing his encore for four more songs, and the question was unsurprisingly met with enthusiastic cheers that reverberated throughout the venue. […]
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Fall Attractions in New Jersey
Looking to get in the Halloween spirit with family and friends and want to switch up your fall routine this year? Check out this run down of some can’t-miss-fall-attractions that New Jersey has to offer. Visit a Pumpkin PatchI know this seems like such a common trip most people do in the fall, but is […]
The Success and Controversies of Netflix’s Killer Series
In recent years, it seems as though the media has perpetuated society’s growing and sick romanticization of serial killers. Netflix’s latest crime drama series, Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, is a product of its environment. Some argue that Zac Efron’s role as Ted Bundy in Netflix’s Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile ignited […]
2022 Halloween Movie Must-Watch List
As the weather gets colder and we watch the leaves turn gold, we know Halloween is upon us. The time has come for grocery store candy, everything pumpkin spice flavored, and, of course, Halloween movies. From horror to comedy, the options are endless. This list feature movies old and new, as well as some that […]
Live from New York, Saturday Night Live is Back
“Live from New York, it’s Saturday night!” Fans of Saturday Night Live will hear those words once again as NBC’s iconic comedy show premiered its newest season at the beginning of October. The show kicked off its 48th season with actor Miles Teller as the host and featured Kendrick Lamar as musical guest. The show […]
Midwest Emo Legends Sunny Day Real Estate Take NYC
After 13 years, Sunny Day Real Estate made a grand comeback to New York City at Brooklyn Steel for two nights. The Seattle, Washington-based band consists of lead singer Jeremy Enigk, guitarist Dan Hoerner, drummer William Goldsmith, live bassist Chris Jordan, as well as guitarist and backing vocalist Jason Narducy who also plays for Superchunk. […]
The Gaslight Anthem Show Met “Great Expectations”
Joining the list of ongoing bands to make a comeback this year is The Gaslight Anthem. On Sept. 28, The Gaslight Anthem rocked The Rooftop at Pier 17 with a dreamy view of the New York City skyline welcoming the heartland rock band’s sound. This was the band’s first time playing in New York City […]
Paramore Breaks Five-Year Musical Silence with “This is Why”
“If you have an opinion, maybe you should shove it,” kicks off Paramore’s latest single “This Is Why,” and ends the alternative rock band’s five-year music hiatus. “This is Why” was released on Sept. 28 as the first-ever titular song from its upcoming sixth studio album, also titled This Is Why. The musical awakening follows […]
How Taylor Swift’s Easter Eggs Brought Us Midnights
Only Taylor Swift could create palpable excitement in both fans and peripheral listeners when re-releasing Red— an album we first heard almost ten years ago. The 32-year-old singer-songwriter is notorious for leaving “easter eggs” before she makes an official album announcement or release. Dictionary.com defines easter eggs as “a hidden message, cryptic reference, iconic image, […]
Seeing “Thursday” on a Friday
Standing in Brooklyn’s St. Vitus venue for a show is the closest feeling to being a sardine in a canned jar. Every corner of the venue, including the bar area near the entrance was at full capacity for New Jersey post-hardcore band, Thursday. This wasn’t Thursday’s first-time playing St. Vitus. Back on March 29, 2019, […]