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Drake defines and defies identity with 'More Life'

(04/04/17 9:00am)

To be a pop trendsetter is to have the weight of an industry on your back. Music's biggest pop stars -- Taylor Swift, Adele, Ed Sheeran, Katy Perry--have been taking huge amounts of time crafting new albums, fighting against the tide of copycats and determining which sonic trends are simply fads or the next big thing. Drake doesn't have that problem. His new albums are almost an annual affair, each release breaking streaming records and amassing hordes of fans.


Need a soundtrack for spring break? We have you covered.

(03/20/17 4:38am)

It's that time of year again -- spring break. Regardless of your plans, everyone needs a playlist to soundtrack this week-long respite from classes. Of course, DJs will be busy playing "Caroline" and *insert Chainsmokers track here* on repeat, but for more adventurous audiophiles, the music world is teeming with diverse tracks perfect for spring break. Here are a few of those tunes, coupled with a handy guide to help you determine which ones might tickle your fancy.


'Logan' delivers a fine superhero movie, better character drama

(03/07/17 10:00am)

Wolverine has been the biggest player in the "X-Men" film franchise since it began way back in 2000, renewing the industry's fascination with superheroes and jump-starting Hugh Jackman's career. It's a shame, then, that his first two solo films as the clawed mutant never quite figured out what makes the character so intriguing to countless fans. However, Jackman's ninth(!) and final outing as Wolverine, "Logan," hones in on the most intriguing parts of the character with surprisingly powerful results.


'Get Out' turns contemporary racism into absurdist, comedic nightmare

(02/28/17 10:00am)

Jordan Peele is known as one of today's greatest satirists largely because of his role in the comedy duo Key & Peele and their much-adored, dearly-missed sketch show. But who says he can only be funny? In his writing/directing solo debut, "Get Out," Peele crafts a clever satire on race relations that fuses his trademark humor with bone-chilling horror.


Comedy meets cannibalism in Netflix's 'Santa Clarita Diet'

(02/21/17 10:00am)

In Netflix's horror-comedy "Santa Clarita Diet," Joel and Sheila Hammond (Timothy Olyphant and Drew Barrymore) are realtors that have built a nice, if not routine, life in beautiful suburban California, complete with gossipy neighbors and an eternally ungrateful teenage daughter. That routine is quickly thrown out the window when Sheila begins vomiting an absurd amount, coughs up a strange red ball and falls unconscious.





5 Samples that Completely Change the Original Song

(12/04/16 3:43pm)

Song sampling is at the heart of hip hop. In the early days of the genre, when it was still largely live music that hadn't yet found recording success, DJs would scour funk, R&B and soul records for interesting instrumental breaks in the music. Once they found a catchy one, they would stretch it out and create their own rhythm from it. The best grooves got the most enthusiastic response from the audience.



CW's DC Shows are Corny, Ridiculous and Totally Worth Your Time

(11/01/16 3:45pm)

In 2012, the CW -- the low-budget and lesser-known sister network of CBS -- launched the first season of "Arrow," an adaptation of the DC superhero Green Arrow. It was a low-risk effort by comic giant DC to gain some popularity in pop culture at a time when Marvel's cinematic prowess was only increasing -- the show was a bigger success than people predicted.



Frank Ocean Confronts Change in New Album "Blonde"

(10/01/16 1:44pm)

"Blonde," Frank Ocean's triumphant sophomore studio album, is the soundtrack for fall, when the weather is pleasantly cooler than the blistering summers and the leaves change color. It's a beautiful period where it's almost impossible not to walk outside in a good mood. Ocean's sound is similarly pleasing, a gorgeous mix of acoustic pop and avant-garde soul with glimmers of electronic R&B.