There’s a specific kind of discomfort that comes from hearing something that sounds human, almost gets it right, and then misses the mark just enough to remind you that it isn’t. Over the past few months, that feeling has crept into mainstream media, and not just as horrible dubs. Artificial intelligence has begun speaking, not […]
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Noah Kahan returns with new single “The Great Divide”
After an almost two year bone dry musical drought, New England singer-songwriter Noah Kahan has returned to us with the title track to his fourth studio album “The Great Divide.” The track was released on Friday, Jan. 30 after days of Kahan telling fans on social media to buckle up for the wild ride for […]
Harry Styles fans come “Together, Together” for new tour
Attention all Harry Styles fans: grab your feather boas, pearl necklaces, and platform boots. After nearly three years, Styles is back and hitting the road. On Thursday, Jan. 22, the artist announced the “Together, Together” tour, a global residency with a total of 50 shows. Stops along the tour include New York, London, Amsterdam, São […]
HBO Max’s “Heated Rivalry”: Scoring a cultural hat trick
Even with the frosty weather, things sure have heated up over the winter with the release of “Heated Rivalry” on HBO Max, and it’s safe to say actors Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams are on fire. Based on the “Game Changers” series by author Rachel Reid, Crave picked up the series to be written and […]
Blue Hawk Records’ Vol. 26 compilation album “Down To Earth”: The roots of MU
Anyone in the mood for an early Christmas gift? Blue Hawk Records (BHR) is set to release their 26th compilation album on Dec. 5 featuring five talented student artists, including their first ever band. Monmouth’s very own Record Label Strategies class along with help from Professor Joe Rapolla and Lakehouse Recording Studios curate a collective […]
Monmouth alumna Francesca Fuentes bridges music and community at local event
Monmouth University has no doubt honed some talented alumni, and singer-songwriter Francesca Fuentes is no exception. With her raw, personal lyrics and pop-rock mix, Fuentes is a force to be reckoned with. She first began her musical journey when she picked up the guitar at age 12, and she hasn’t stopped since. She began playing […]
I love “I Love LA”: HBO’s Gen Z gem
Rachel Sennott’s new show, “I Love LA,” premiered earlier this November. While Sennott’s roles in recent hits like “Shiva Baby,” “Bodies Bodies Bodies,” and “Bottoms” gave audiences a taste of her lively, humorous nature, it’s exciting to see her talents flourish in a production of her own. Sennott plays Maia, a young woman trying to […]
The Olivia Dean effect: Musical elegance
“That lady, lady she’s the man/I think she’s got a master plan,” is proving to be true when it comes to singer-songwriter Olivia Dean. The 26-year-old Best New Artist Grammy nominee has skyrocketed to stardom in what feels like overnight. People can’t seem to get enough of her album “The Art of Loving” which was […]
“Frankenstein” 2025: The re-telling of the English classic novel
“While you are alive, what recourse do you have but to live?” is the sole message of “Frankenstein” (2025) directed by Guillermo del Toro. This film was released theatrically on Oct. 27, 2025, and became available for streaming on Netflix on Nov. 7. While there are various existing adaptations of Mary Shelley’s novel, this is […]
Political chaos ensues in “The Diplomat” season three
“The Diplomat” is a fierce political drama full of twists and turns that always leaves viewers on the edge of their seats. There’s one thing viewers can always count on from the show: the use of a good cliffhanger. The ending of both seasons one and two left off on cliffhangers, making the time between […]










