Monday, March 18, 2024

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“Dune: Part Two” is monumental for science fiction cinema 

Warning: Minor spoilers ahead  Score: 5/5  The future of sci-fi is in good hands.

Kacy Hill’s “You Know I Love You Still” is a bright and beautiful ballad dedicated to the music she loves so much 

Overall rating: 4.5/5  Kacy Hill’s ethereal and breezy new single wonders about the implications of wearing your heart on your sleeve for a living, even when it’s who you know you are supposed to be.

Everything you need to know about the Twenty One Pilots lore: “Trench” era 

Twenty One Pilots is known for the in-depth lore attached to their albums. Here is everything you need to know about the lore attached to Trench before the release of their new album Clancy. 

A look at the top three songs on my Apple Music Replay 

This year’s Apple Music Replay has finally been released to the public, so let’s look at my top three songs from this week.  

Mitski stuns Toronto crowd with her brand-new live show 

Overall rating: 4.5/5  Mitski took the stage on Feb. 10 to engage her audience in a meaningful conversation about the complexities of human emotion.

Charli XCX kicks off new era with “Von Dutch” 

The first single of Charli XCX’s sixth album exemplifies the frantic vitality of club culture. 

“Passages” is the most attractive kind of hot mess 

Score: 3.5/5 Wanting it all comes with a price.

“Anatomy of a Fall” is more than just a courtroom drama 

Score: 5/5  Unwavering and razor-sharp, Anatomy of a Fall’s intricacies beg for a rewatch.

Noah Kahan finally releases TikTok hit “Forever” 

Overall rating: 4.5/5  Noah Kahan wraps up his album Stick Season with its final song “Forever.”

The Olde Angel Inn: One of Canada’s oldest music venues 

Showcasing a variety of local bands, The Olde Angel Inn is a great place to grab a pint and learn more about Niagara’s music scene.  

Women “step up” at the 2024 Grammy award ceremony

This year, women dominated the Grammys. But that hasn’t always been the case.

Odie Leigh races toward stardom with her newest single “No Doubt”

Rating: 4.5/5 Odie Leigh breaks free from her previous relationship’s bad habits in “No Doubt.”

Brock’s Creative Writing Club provides new opportunities for student publication

Brock’s Creative Writing Club (CWC) is looking for written and artistic submissions for this year’s anthology.

“The Zone of Interest” is a claustrophobic nightmare

Score: 5/5  No film released last year has been so subtle, yet so deliberately confrontational in the questions it asks.

VACATIONS’ attempt to create a coherent sound on their new album

Overall rating: 2.5/5  No Place Like Home is the alternative band VACATIONS’ third album.

Mumford & Sons continue to flop with their newest single “Good People”

The Mumford & Sons have gotten lost on their quest for a new musical identity with their latest single.

“Poor Things” is a surreal masterpiece

Score: 5/5 The latest film by Yorgos Lanthimos is a feast of philosophy, lust, sex, humour and tenderness.

The best second-hand shops in downtown St. Catharines

Sick of sifting through racks of bland clothes at the thrift store in search of the perfect find? This list of perfectly curated second-hand stores is for you.

Local art is blooming in downtown St. Catharines cafés

Since the addition of the Performing Arts Centre, downtown St. Catharines has become a hub for local artists to meet, network and showcase their talents. A variety of cafés have provided spaces for these artists to find traction and share their art with the world. Here is a list of the top three cafés in downtown for creatives and coffee lovers alike.

Eliza McLamb displays the many facets of girlhood on her debut album

Breaking back into the music scene after a year away, Eliza McLamb has captured the perfect picture of girlhood with her brand-new album.

Orquídeas by Kali Uchis: Album Review

Rating: 5/5 Kali Uchis’ take on it-girl pop music on Orquídeas moves through an ever-expanding catalogue of music genres that advance her status as an idol in Latin music and popular culture.

“May December” depicts the harrowing consequences of twisted truths

Overall rating: 4.5/5  The latest film by Todd Haynes uses a biting wit to observe tabloid culture.

The Vertigo Music Festival brings live music back to campus this winter

It’s not too late to prepare for this music festival at Brock. 

Lila Dupont’s newest single is the latest addition to the sad indie-girl genre

Overall rating: 4/5 Lila Dupont teases her upcoming work with a brand-new ballad.

What’s on at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre this winter

Indoor performances are an ideal way to escape cold winter days.

Jo Koy’s Golden Globes debacle reminds us why Barbie was made

It’s not just about a plastic doll.

My top four songs of the year

As the new year begins, it’s time to look back on my top four songs of the year (in no particular order).

Pile’s Hot Air Balloon EP: an immersive psychedelic soundscape

Rating: 4/5 The Boston native indie-rock trio Pile released a new EP on Jan. 5th, titled Hot Air Balloon EP.

The Top Ten Albums of 2023

With the beginning of each new year, music communities begin anticipating upcoming releases for the months to come.

Odie Leigh encourages love, hope and kindness on the second stop of her North American tour

Overall rating: 4.5/5  Odie Leigh took the stage on Dec. 4th and proved that TikTok produces some of the best new artists.

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off is a complete hit

Spoilers ahead The long-awaited animated adaptation subverts all expectations.

Adrianne Lenker stuns with her brand-new single “Ruined.”

Overall rating: 4.5/5 Adrianne Lenker lays down her guitar in favour of a beautiful piano ballad with her new track “Ruined.”

“Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé” is an opulent tour de force

The film confirms what we all know by now: Beyoncé’s only competition is herself. 

The Brock University Choir blows away its audience with their performance “Sing Your Song”

The Brock University Choir blew away a full house with their performance Sing Your Song.

The best streaming service? This list will help you pick your new favourite

The average net cost of streaming services in Canada is approximately $160 per month. This list will help you narrow down your media spending this holiday season.

It’s time to add Avery Lynch’s newest track “Didn’t Show Up” to your breakup playlist

Overall rating: 4/5 Avery Lynch unpacks an all too familiar feeling of heartbreak in her newest track “Didn’t Show Up.”

The Last Faith is an exciting, gothic, metroidvania-soulslike adventure

The Last Faith is an exciting blend of the metroidvania and soulslike genre, even if it doesn’t do much to push the boundaries of either.

Behind its lavish curtain, “Saltburn” has little to share

Minor spoilers ahead Score: 2.5/5 At the very least there’s a thrill to Saltburn despite its overall emptiness.

Drake’s “For All The Dogs Scary Hours Edition” adds little to an already bloated project

Score: 2/5 After his latest album’s average reception, Drake attempts to redeem the project with a sliver of potential on a new deluxe edition.

Local band Shingen shares insight into Niagara’s hardcore music scene

The sludge metal band Shingen is proof that the hardcore scene is alive in Niagara.

Brock Musical Theatre steals the show with another successful open mic night

On Thursday, Nov. 16th, Brock Musical Theatre held a roaring open mic night at Mahtay Café in downtown St. Catharines.

Key takeaways from the 2024 Grammy nominations

The nominations for the upcoming Grammys provide a lot to dissect. 

“Priscilla” is a lesson in how to successfully craft a biopic

Score: 4/5 Modern biopics are often hit or miss, but Priscilla effortlessly falls into the former.

As the fall semester ends, music at Brock comes to life with Music@Noon

As the fall semester nears its final curtain call, Brock’s Department of Music has a calendar full of performances to attend.

Noah Kahan does a disservice to himself by taking the easy way out with his new collaborations

Not ready to let the success of his album Stick Season go, Noah Kahan has collaborated with four big names in his latest releases.

Sydney Rose explores what it means to grow up on her freshman album “One Sided”

Overall rating: 4/5 Fresh off the high of her relative TikTok success, Sydney Rose plans to conquer the world of sad, indie singer/songwriters with her album One Sided.

A look into BrockTV’s 2023 “Render This” Film Festival

On Wednesday, Nov. 8th, BrockTV hosted the Render This Film Festival for the first time after a three-year hiatus. The festival screened student-made films at the Film House in the First Ontario Performing Arts Centre.

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