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(03/28/25 7:00am)
When it comes to albums, I unfortunately almost always judge them by their covers. And when it came to Japanese-Canadian star Saya Gray’s debut album SAYA, my judgment did not steer me away. I strongly believe a good album cover should reflect the nature of a record while being visually appealing, and SAYA checks both these boxes. The primary focus of the cover is Gray herself, painted in a traditional Japanese portrait style. However, masterfully woven into this classic aesthetic are striking modern details, like heavy metallic jewelry and a tattoo. Likewise, the album’s tracklist fuses the old (traditional pop-rock acoustic riffs and soft vocals) with the new (electric beats and unconventional instruments).
(03/12/25 4:00am)
Across literary circles, Oprah Winfrey’s most recent book club selection Dream State by Hopkins Professor Eric Puchner is abducting fans from the real world, making them miss their subway stops. For me, returning to my dorm from Hodson Hall past midnight, I missed the man in a sandy suit with blonde hair and round glasses waving me down for a lighter. This was perhaps an odd occurrence for the backside of Gilman past midnight, but these things don’t matter when Dream State is on the mind.
(03/12/25 4:00am)
The early 2000s — an era of low-rise jeans, chunky highlights and the unmistakable sounds of pop-punk anthems — are making a vibrant comeback in today's pop culture. From fashion runways to music charts, the Y2K aesthetic is experiencing a renaissance, captivating a new generation while evoking nostalgia for those who lived through it. This revival isn't just about recycled trends; it's a fusion of past and present, with artists like Addison Rae, Tate McRae, Olivia Rodrigo and even the iconic Lady Gaga leading the charge.
(03/10/25 4:00am)
The 2025 Academy Awards, streamed live on Sunday, March 2 at 7 p.m. EST, was initiated by an opening number performed by Wicked’s two co-stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, singing classic Wizard of Oz songs such as “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” “Home” (from the original musical spinoff The Wiz) and, of course, “Defying Gravity.” Similar to Wicked, it was a touching tribute to the lasting legacy of The Wizard of Oz, but also an ironic choice for those who know Oscars history. When the Wizard of Oz was nominated for five Academy Awards back in 1940, it only won two — Best Original Score and Best Original Song — missing out on Best Picture.
(03/09/25 5:00am)
Hello, and get ready for another batch of delicious media to consume in the coming week! Whether you’re looking for a sweet romance novel (see: Liquid: A Love Story in the “To read” section ) or a flavorful Afropop album (see: 5ive in “To listen”), the Arts & Entertainment section has something to suit your tastes. With midterms hopefully coming to an end and spring break right around the corner, we hope you can find some time to indulge in these films, books, albums and live events.
(03/07/25 5:00am)
If you are at all familiar with 2000s indie rock or early internet music culture, you’ve likely come across — or at least felt the influence of — Baltimore experimental pop band Animal Collective. Terms like “surreal,” “trippy” and “kaleidoscopic” now feel kind of overused and cliche when describing their music, but albums like Merriweather Post Pavilion or Strawberry Jam undeniably contain a delirious, effortless glee that make them an unmatched benchmark of the modern psychedelic genre.
(03/10/25 4:00am)
Walking into An die Musik for the first time, I found that the atmosphere of the space was perfect for the late evening. A narrow walkway greeted me at the entrance, which separated into two dark entrances that one could choose to enter the room.
(03/02/25 7:29pm)
This week’s installment of To Watch and Watch For is riding in on the coattails of our first warm-weather days on campus. As spring revealed its hand early, students took to Keyser Quad with picnic blankets, friends and, of course, open laptops reviewing material for their upcoming midterms.
(02/28/25 3:32pm)
On Feb. 7, the second floor of The LaB was set up with rows of chairs, ready for students to take their seats in preparation for the open mic that was about to commence. The MC for the night? Kiera “Ashlee Haze” Nelson — a poet and spoken word artist from Atlanta, Ga. by way of Chicago.
(03/01/25 5:00am)
Hollywood, Calif. has always been a place where fiction blurs into reality, co-stars fall in love on set or off-screen drama makes for just as compelling a spectacle as the films themselves. And every so often, a story comes along reminding us that while Hollywood thrives on romance and fantasy, it’s also a deeply flawed industry filled with power struggles, questionable decisions and enough scandal to fuel the tabloids for years. Enter Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni and a film adaptation that was supposed to be about breaking cycles of abuse — but might have just exposed another one in the process.
(02/24/25 5:19pm)
With the lion of March creeping around the corner, our hearts still beating from our Valentine fever, there is no time more in need of distraction. Spring will come, and our hearts will slow, but, right now, the wind is pouring through the tunnels and over the quads, romances and friendships are tested in the bitter cold and, most importantly, our free time is nearly nonexistent.
(02/19/25 5:00am)
I have only seen one production from the Barnstormers, but I might be scared to see another. That is, because I worry it can’t possibly meet or exceed my experience witnessing their performance of The Importance of Being Earnest, an 1895 play by Oscar Wilde.
(02/19/25 5:00am)
On Feb. 10, Mdou Moctar performed at the Arden Club in Wilmington, Del. Moctar, the stage name of Tuareg guitarist Mahamadou Souleymane, was accompanied by rhythm guitarist Ahmoudou Madassane, drummer Souleymane Ibrahim and bassist Mikey Coltun.
(02/17/25 5:00am)
It’s time. With another week comes another roundup of upcoming media, brought to you by the Arts and Entertainment section. We hope that no matter what your life looks like this week, you are able to find a moment to enjoy some of our recommendations from the worlds of film, television, books, albums and live events.
(02/26/25 3:44am)
To borrow from Companion, let me be premature in this review: Companion is a brilliant movie challenging what the horror genre is while still providing a self-contained, enjoyable viewing experience.
(02/16/25 5:00am)
According to FKA twigs, “Eusexua is the pinnacle of human experience.”
(02/15/25 5:00am)
At this point, just over a day has passed since I watched the 2024 film Nosferatu. I’ve let it sit. I’ve slept on it. I’ve given myself time to process everything and really let it marinate. And while I admit that I was initially dissatisfied, over the span of those 24 hours, I’ve found myself harboring a newfound appreciation for the movie.
(02/12/25 6:50pm)
If there was one artist I could describe high school with, it would be Mac Miller. Whenever my buddies and I were staying up at night for incessant school projects or stupid conversations, Miller was always in the background. We would be so exhausted from talking, just letting transcendent albums like Swimming fill the silence in waves.
(02/10/25 12:41am)
I’ve always found it ironic that the farther we get into the semester, the more production seems to pick up in the film, music and publishing industry. This week, several diverse media are being released.
(02/15/25 3:32am)
The Duo Ingolfsson-Stoupel took on the Leith Symington Griswold Hall at the Peabody Institute on Sunday, Feb. 2. They gave an incredible concert featuring works by Simon Laks, Olivier Messiaen, Ludwig van Beethoven and Maurice Ravel.
