On September 5, 2015, then-unknown R&B artist dvsn (pronounced "division") released two songs, “The Line” and “With Me," to the popular music streaming website SoundCloud. Fast forward to this spring, when dvsn has released its aptly-titled debut album “Sept. 5th” — ...
Sometimes the hidden meanings in allegories are subtle and so expertly woven into the story that you barely even pick up on the message being presented to you. This was not the case in "Zooptopia." There was nothing subtle about the delivery of its social commentary. Maybe it would go over ...
Even when people talk about the fantasy genre with affection, remembering the books that they first loved as children and that continue to enchant them today, they rarely talk about fantasy as serious literature, the kind that reflects our world back to us and betters our understanding of it. There's ...
In one of the many trailers for “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” which hit theaters on March 25, Lex Luthor (a poorly casted Jesse Eisenberg) sums up the impending matchup between the Dark Knight and Man of Steel as the “the greatest gladiator match in the history of the world.” For ...
In its second season, “I Am Cait” (2015 - present) remains, like its star Caitlyn Jenner herself, a confusing mess of contradictions. After a much-discussed first season, which aired on the heels of Jenner’s very public coming out, Caitlyn is back for another go with her the group of trans friends ...
Many people tell me that they really want to get started arranging, but that pesky learning curve is like trying to learn Dwarf Fortress. If you want to have an easier time getting started out, here's a few things I recommend you do:Learn music theory. A good way to get started with that is to take ...
Editor’s note: This column is part of a fictional weekly serial.“So do we think it’s amnesia? And he’s really just a cute little old man now? Or are we leaning towards mastermind with borderline sociopathy — he’s fully aware of his past, and he’s been pretending this whole time? The scary ...
Looking for some post-spring break relaxation? Check out one of these arts events happening on campus this weekend.Torn Ticket II Presents — Urinetown: The Musical: Torn Ticket II is putting on their spring major production of Urinetown, a musical satire of the legal system, class divide, corporate ...
It was a Monday evening, and roughly 50 students gathered together in Pearson Hall. Despite their busy midterm study schedules, these students were listening to Ross Weinberg, the chef and general manager of the Boston eatery Figs, an Italian restaurant created by legendary restaurateur Todd English ...
Steampunk is a difficult genre, not only to categorize but to master. It can involve everything from tiny robots infused into everyone's blood at the orders of a 19th-century version of Genghis Khan's horde to necromancers raising hordes of the dead to female airship captains carrying secretive ...
There’s nothing like spending a night relaxing from midterm stress in a pit full of pillows with a Moscow mule and a plethora of stuffed animals. The fun begins at the American Repertory Theater’s (ART) Oberon theater with Chicago-based troupe The Hypocrites’ rendition of "H.M.S. Pinafore" ...
It truly is an amazing time to be alive. Last Thursday, March 24, Snoop Dogg answered all of our prayers, debuting his new nature series, “Planet Snoop,” on his website merryjane.com.The idea originated with a recurring segment on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” (2003 — present), called “Plizzanet ...
In the chorus of her debut solo single “What You Waiting For?” (2004), singer-songwriter Gwen Stefani rhetorically asks the listener, “What you waiting / What you waiting / What you waiting / What you waiting / What you waiting for?” Well Ms. Stefani, what have you been waiting for?With more ...
This spring is turning out to be a busy season for pop culture watchers. “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” roared into theaters this weekend, garnering almost $170 million at the box office.The ever popular “Game of Thrones” is set to air its highly anticipated sixth season on April 24, and ...
A new curved screen. A water resistant design. A virtual reality experience. Although this sounds like the feature set for some type of do-it-in-your-bathtub scuba experience set, the Galaxy S7 Edge brings all of these features and more that might not be expected. The incredible waterproof design, terrific ...
Over spring break, the CW did a thing. Characters on both “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” and “Jane the Virgin,” which air back-to-back on Monday nights, explicitly interrogated whether their women-led stories pass the Bechdel test. Each show’s writers could’ve strung together an episode’s worth ...
On March 18, Netflix released season two of “Marvel’s Daredevil.” The series follows the blind lawyer Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox), who fights crime at night, as Daredevil, the morally conflicted vigilante of Hell’s Kitchen. The second season focuses on Murdock’s struggle to balance his two ...
On March 11, dream pop band Beach House took the stage at the House of Blues for a sold-out show, returning to Boston after two new album releases and nearly four years of international touring. Joined by two backing instrumentalists for its live performances, the critically-acclaimed duo, French-born ...
Bass lines matter. In pop music, especially, we look for the bass line to tell us how to get into the groove of the song, and that holds true for a cappella. Even when the other harmonies are off engaging in some rhythmic shenanigans, the bass continues to ground the group in the correct key and time ...
Few frills, good food and gallons of coffee. That just about sums up Renee’s Cafe. Right outside the center of Teele Square at 198 Holland St., Renee’s has an unassuming vibe with a touch of homeyness, with its eclectic paintings and other decorations that adorn the walls. The highlight of the ...
