Film review: The Purge sequel is dragged down by lackluster anarchy
Anyone who has been to an underground or independent film festival is no doubt familiar with a very specific genre of DIY “woods” movies where dudes with guns creep through […]
ARTS Pick: Sarah McLachlan
With a voice that pierces through to the soul, Canadian artist Sarah McLachlan delivers an array of songs that pulse with beauty and meaning. Defined by gorgeous ballads that mix intense […]
ARTS Pick: Sonny Landreth
Hailed “The King of Slydeco,” Sonny Landreth’s Cajun-influenced slide guitar style has captured the attention of blues aficionados across the globe and led to collaborations with superstars such as Eric […]
ARTS Pick: Comedy with a Taste of Jazz
How many jazz musicians does it take to screw in a light bulb? Find out at the third installment of the Comedy with a Taste of Jazz series featuring two […]
True story: Winners of our nonfiction contest found inspiration in their own lives
Bulletproof glass, goats, and friends left behind: The winners of our nonfiction contest tell their own true stories.
Merge’s reissue reinforces the strength of Suburban Light
For about six years, Alasdair MacLean has been writing a novel. “Occasionally I’ll send a draft of that to my agent and have it thoroughly rejected,” MacLean laughed when reached […]
What do punk rockers and craft brewers have in common?
It all started with a punk kid’s tweet. Alterna-rockers Against Me! had heard about friends in NOFX working with C’ville-based Champion Brewing Company on a collaboration beer. Guitarist James Bowman, […]
ARTS Pick: Shrek: The Musical
Grab some torches and pitchforks and prepare for Shrek: The Musical, when an ogre-turned-hero braves dragon fire and a tiny king to save his beloved Fiona. As Shrek adventures with his […]
ARTS Pick: Scars on 45
British crooners Scars on 45 inspire soul-searching with tunes driven by hope and longing and grounded by piano and mellow guitar. Led by the soothing voices of Danny Bembrose and Aimee Driver, […]
ARTS Pick: Martina McBride
Country music’s electric star Martina McBride is known for refusing trends and conventions, and with the release of Everlasting, the first album on her own label, she expands beyond country sounds. The Kansas-born […]