Toro y Moi Blends Psychedelia, Soul on “MAHAL”
New album from the Berkeley-based artist is a contagiously fun ride
“Wet Leg’s” Off-The-Wall, Unassuming Debut
Self-titled debut offers polished post-punk with sarcastic, witty writing
Creating the Extraordinary out of the Ordinary
“Everything Everywhere All at Once” broadens Asian representation through creative cinematic narrative
A Pleasant Return to the Magic? It’s Complicated.
While “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” improves upon its previous perils, the story still falls short
Life and Death in the Age of Climate Change
“The Endless End” explores the rich past and complicated present for all non-human life
When Dating Takes a Dark Turn
“Fresh” gives feminist insight into the objectification women face in the dating world
Denzel Curry Channels Jazz, 90’s Hip-Hop on Latest Album
“Melt My Eyez See Your Future” marks a tonal shift in both writing and production for Curry
Escaping ‘Escapism’ in Bastille’s Latest Album
“Give Me the Future” upends reality and the meaning of ‘escape’
A Cinematic Destination
“Drive My Car” captures a splendid cinematic take on an unlikely friendship, highlighting a rising interest in East Asian Cinema
A Journey Through the Practice of Printmaking
New Dowd exhibit features the distinctive styles of printmakers Golbganou Moghaddas and Art Hazelwood
“The Dream” is an ethereal, stripped-back version of Alt-J
Ever-evolving alt rock trio Alt-J dials down for an expansive and introspective new LP.
Mitski’s Electrifying Return
“Laurel Hell” weaves in feelings of love, loneliness and dread in an 80s synth-pop sound
Hippo Campus Takes Indie Rock to Experimental, Genre-Bending Territory
Four years since their last album,“LP3” attempts to find a new identity for Minnesota band Hippo Campus
Kara Maria’s Abstract World of Endangered Animals
Maria’s exhibit at the de Saisset Museum combines expressive painting with “hidden” commentary.
The Rise of the Industry Plant
While the term industry plant becomes ubiquitous in the music industry, its various definitions indicate issues plaguing the music industry
“The Matrix Resurrections” Calls on Us to Care
Latest film in the Matrix franchise poses vital philosophical questions
The Man Behind the Image of Vogue
The death of fashion editor André Leon Talley sparks remembrance of his legacy as a trailblazer for POC in the fashion industry
Coachella’s Comeback
The music festival returns with lineup changes and COVID requirements for audience members