In the weeks after the announcement of Oscar nominees, the main story hasn’t been about the nominees themselves, but rather about the snubbed.
Each month, Arts & Entertainment staff members compile a list of their current favorite tracks hoping to help readers find their new go-to jam.
Following their decision to debut their upcoming album “Painting With” at Baltimore's international airport Thanksgiving weekend, experimental indie-rock band Animal Collective continued to play with unconventional release strategies by debuting their latest single, “Lying in the Grass,” with an iOS app.
This month Ajamu Kambon, an entrepreneur and class of 2014 Commerce graduate, published “Do You: Success, Wealth and Relationships — You, Yourself, and your Dreams,” an eBook containing advice on topics ranging from financial security and fulfillment in one’s career to respecting others and avoiding passing judgment.
Some of the best shows on television are political dramas and comedies. With the 2016 presidential election heating up, shows currently on the air have plenty of material to glean from ongoing real-life antics.
Last week, three bands rocked a favorite local venue, the Jefferson Theater. Charlottesville’s own Kendall Street Company performed a stellar opening act followed by The Southern Belles and Lord Nelson.
A decade ago, indie-rock and Brit-pop band “Bloc Party” ruled alternative charts worldwide with their creative and refreshing alternative dance sound, reviving indie disco with younger generations. Now, 10 years later, the band has released their much-anticipated fifth studio album, “Hymns.”
While the sound of Charlie Puth's latest song exceeds expectations, its lyrics lack complexity, generating a less-than-authentic message.
Looking to capitalize directly off the recent success of their new superhero universe, The CW has developed another spin-off of this franchise with “Legends of Tomorrow.”
Chelsea Handler has made a career of dividing audiences — many love her unabashed bluntness, while many loathe her narcissistic indifference.
Death metal has its roots in campy horror films with unsettling soundscapes, unconventional song structures and demonic vocals.
Happy Camper, the second album by rapper Hoodie Allen, was released Jan. 22 for free via Allen’s website.
Rihanna’s long (anti)cipated eighth studio album, “Anti,” was finally released this past week.
As was with the first few episodes of season 11, “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” brings back old jokes in its fourth episode, “Dee Made a Smut Film.”
Over a span of eight years, Ty Segall has released nine albums: eight solo productions and one with the Ty Segall Band.
“White Privilege II,” performed by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and featuring Jamila Woods, is difficult to adequately describe or even review as a piece of music.
A recently-published review of “The Revenant” by Cavalier Daily writer Ben Hitchcock claims the film provides very little substance besides wearying amounts of violence and bloodshed.
College students have preconceived notions of what it would be like to attend an Ivy League school. Author Sean-Michael Green wanted to see for himself.
Dystopian television shows are everywhere these days, and most of them are indistinguishable from each other.
Two tracks in, Daughter’s “Numbers” abruptly halts as frontwoman Elena Tonra coldly mumbles “I feel numb / I feel numb in this kingdom.” These lines, coupled with Tonra’s icy delivery, perfectly sum up the album’s frigid atmosphere.
