This past Friday evening, I had the pleasure of attending the “Friday the 13th,” themed indie-scene show at the Trappy Hour venue in New Brunswick, NJ. I went with the intention of photographing the performance of the new and upcoming band Spring State, who have recently put out their debut album, “Everything Must Grow,” on […]
On Aug. 23, 2024, Sabrina Carpenter released “Short N’ Sweet” following the release of her singles “Please Please Please” and “Espresso.” “Espresso” was launched as the first single and immediately became the song of the summer. Some lyrics were so catchy that they even got stuck in the minds of singers such as Adele, Camila […]
“You are most definitely here for the right reasons.” This sentence is said in some form or another every season on “The Bachelor.” For those who don’t know, the first season of “The Bachelor” premiered in 2002 on ABC. It featured a man trying to find his forever person out of 25 women. To weed […]
Food, friends, family, and fighting. Four f-words that are more prominent than the first to come to mind in FX’s hit series, “The Bear.” The first two seasons of Christopher Storer’s masterpiece consisted of a topic not many were knowledgeable about, the restaurant industry. The ideas for this show were so singular that it made […]
On Mar. 29, Beyoncé once again shook the music world by releasing her awe-inspiring country music album “COWBOY CARTER” which continues to impact listeners, whether they are fans of her previous work or not. Filled with country, gospel, and R&B, “COWBOY CARTER” is an ode to Black, American, and country music history. With complex and […]
I’ve never been much of an action movie enthusiast. I’ve never watched movies like “John Wick,” “Top Gun: Maverick,” and the Mission Impossible series because they always seemed unappealing to me. I thought they lacked depth in plot and engagement. However, I eventually realized that I might have been too quick to judge. Curiosity got […]
The original rock star image of trashing hotel rooms and driving cars into swimming pools is a stigma that will probably never change. However, there is a definite renaissance of the new representation of the rock star facade. Luke Hemmings is the 26-year-old lead singer of the Australian band 5 Seconds of Summer. Although formed […]
Monmouth University’s Blue Hawk Records (BHR) will be releasing their 24th compilation album, “Open 24 Hours,” on Friday, Apr. 19. After their last compilation album “Chapter XXII”—featuring Abby Garcia, Angela An, The Blackouts, Ruaa Khalifa, Michael Anthony Rocks, and Amani Lillian—came out in December, there’s no telling what this next chapter will bring. Although one […]
Look, sometimes it’s perfectly fine to switch off your mind and enjoy watching a group of monsters relentlessly pummel each other. The “Godzilla” and “Kong” movies are just some of those movies that are just so fun to watch. The humans are there to move the story along for the real meat of the film, […]
The 22-year-old rising R&B artist, Kenya Vaun, released her debut EP, “The Honeymoon Phase” on Mar. 22. The lyrics throughout the album dance with emotion, making the listeners feel a sense of comfort. The ambiance of the songs gives a nostalgic feel that touches on the topic of love and different experiences. The Philadelphia native […]