“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 […]
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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, […]
A Deep Dive Into This Year’sPsychological Thriller
As the theater lights dimmed, you could hear the excitement in the packed theater. Don’t Worry Darling following a seemingly happy couple, Jack and Alice Chambers—played by Harry Styles and Florence Pugh—and their picture-perfect 1950’s lives in the town of Victory, California. The town was founded by the fascinating yet mysterious man Frank (Chris Pine), […]
Djo’s DECIDE is 80’s Enough for Stranger Things
If not familiar with the name “Joe Keery,” then familiarity is sure to be had with the charming character of “Steve Harrington” in the Netflix original thriller, “Stranger Things.” Witty, attractive, and with an arc like no other, Steve has captured the hearts of thousands, to the point where fans promised not to continue watching […]
How Animal Crossing Cured the Quarantine Blues
Imagine building your own village on a deserted island and only worrying about completing menial tasks, like picking fruit and fishing in exchange for rewards. Sounds like a simple way to live, right? While the world was shut down due to the pandemic, Nintendo Switch users got to create their own world online through Animal […]
A Closer Look at Elliot Fullam’s Album, “What’s Wrong”
A quick search of the name “Elliot Fullam” on TikTok pulls up an account consisting of an 18-year-old, idiosyncratic music fan. With 193 thousand followers, over 4 million likes, and videos that garner tens of thousands of views each on TikTok alone, it’s clear to see that the internet loves the New Jersey-based creator. Numbers […]