New album shows raw tenderness
A reunited Bush line-up crafts an experimental album that renders sounds old and new.
Rector crafts emotional journey in album
New Nashville artist Ben Rector hones his musical talents and puts together a record that is a flowing piece of art, not a litany of tracks.
Breaking Benjamin releases greatest hits album
Despite being on an indefinite hiatus since the summer of 2010, Breaking Benjamin has finally released its heavily-anticipated greatest hits compilation album, Shallow Bay: The Best of Breaking Benjamin, released through Hollywood Records, a Walt Disney-owned record label. This is the first compilation album from the alternative rock band, following four successful studio albums. Shallow Bay tries […]
Foreign Documentary Gets Up-Close and Personal
Despite the fact that Marina Goldovskaya’s film played to a relatively thin crowd (Maya Angelou’s appearance emptied houses all over campus), “A Bitter Taste of Freedom” left anything but a sour taste in the mouths of audience members. On Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. in the Ray Stark Family Theater, USC’s School of Cinematic Arts […]
Jennings sculpts emotions into new record
Mason Jennings’ latest album reflects the light and the darkness that battle within the tormented souls of artists and musicians.
Fashion’s Night Out presents a friendly face
Beverly Hills usually prides itself on an air of exclusivity. But Thursday night, Rodeo Drive stores kept their doors open late for shoppers of many sorts with a welcoming approach and fun for all, ushering in a new era of friendly consumerism. Fashion’s Night Out began in 2009 as a joint initiative of American Vogue, […]
Marling’s album offers personal touch
Laura Marling creates a captivating, sincere and authentic piece of musical art with her latest solo album, A Creature I Don’t Know.
Memoirs provide unique glances at life
Celebrity memoirs offer students in depth looks at enticing lives and lifestyles that are otherwise elusive.
‘Our Idiot Brother’ not the smartest move after all
Our Idiot Brother tells the story of Ned (Paul Rudd), an idealistic man-child of a farmer who, after being duped into selling marijuana to the police, is sent to prison. Upon his release, he finds his girlfriend has dumped him, thrown him out of his house and even took his one true love: his dog, […]
Reeves’ latest album lacks originality
Singer-songwriter Jason Reeves fails to produce a studio album with artistic direction and meaningful creativity.