While full of exciting beats and bars, ‘Her Loss’ misses the mark of greatness
Drake and 21 Savage's new album, “Her Loss,” is an improvement from Drake’s previous works, but still misses the mark for a great album. Read more »
From the Studio
Baby Keem’s deluxe edition of ‘The Melodic Blue’ leaves fans eager for more
Baby Keem dropped a deluxe edition of smash hit album “The Melodic Blue,” jam packed with moshpit classics, soulful remixes and lyrical verses. Read more »
Abbott Elementary appeals to all audiences with creative, artistic approach
Emmy award winning show, “Abbott Elementary” shows there can still be success in scripted broadcast television. Read more »
‘Midnights’ is arguably Taylor Swift’s most mature work yet
Taylor Swift’s 10th studio album, "Midnights," was released to an excited fanbase, but has faced mixed reviews. Read more »
‘Black Adam’ is a fun watch, but falls short of being a strong superhero movie
DC’s latest superhero movie “Black Adam” led by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, delivers as an action movie, but fails to go beyond surface level. Read more »
Regions around the country to watch for new hip-hop, R&B talent
While hip-hop has strong roots in New York City, Los Angeles and Chicago, there are a few cities around the country that are making their own waves in the hip-hop/R&B genre. Read more »
‘Bones and All’ is a refreshing, unique take on the cannibal subgenre
Luca Guadagnino’s new film “Bones and All” tells the story of a lost “eater” and her troubles to process the conflicts and troubles that surround her. Read more »
Lil Baby transitions from gritty Atlanta street rap to mainstream sound on ‘It’s Only Me’
While Lil Baby’s newest project “It’s Only Me” doesn’t offer us a new side of the Atlanta rapper, it still cements him as one of the best rappers in the game. Read more »
Lust for power, sex and control are central on ‘Industry’
HBO’s "Industry" tells the story of recent college graduates as they grapple with new jobs and the power dynamics that come into play. Read more »
Photographer John Noltner brings traveling photography exhibit to SU
John Noltner’s project “A Peace of My Mind” has brought Noltner around the United States, including two visits to Syracuse. Read more »
Artist Spotlight: Syracuse-born rapper Toosii brings new sounds to melodic rap
Syracuse-born rapper Toosii has made a name for himself after his relocation to North Carolina, following in the footsteps of other Carolina rappers like DaBaby, Rapsody and Cordae. Read more »
Get ready for Halloween with these 9 spooky movies
Looking for some movies to marathon this October? This list is sure to have something for you, whatever speed you wish to go. Read more »
Noah Baumbach’s ‘White Noise’ lives up to exhilaration of ‘unfilmable’ novel
After gaining a reputation as being unfilmable, Don DeLillo’s 1985 novel “White Noise'' has been adapted to film by writer and director Noah Baumbach. Read more »
Freddie Gibbs' latest album ‘$oul $old $eparately’ delivers in every department
After a two-year hiatus from the music scene, Freddie Gibbs’ latest album “$oul $old $eparately” maintains his well-known sound, while branching out into new musical territory. Read more »
‘Don’t Worry Darling’ misses the cinematic mark despite celebrity drama
Despite all the drama and build up to Olivia Wilde’s “Don’t Worry Darling,” the film ultimately falls flat due to poor writing and casting decisions. Read more »
‘For the vibes’: Students revel in droves at Juice Jam 2022
T-Pain, Flo Milli, Yung Gravy and Doechii took to the Juice Jam stage, bringing students together for the annual back to school concert. Read more »
Take a look at the 4 artists performing at Juice Jam this year
T-Pain and Flo Milli will headline University Union’s annual concert Juice Jam this year, with Yung Gravy and Doechii rounding out the lineup. Read more »
‘Barbarian’ bucks the trend of bad horror films with simple yet terrifying premise
Zach Cregger’s latest movie, “Barbarian”, offers a new, terrifying take on the haunted house trope, reimagining the theme and straying from the stereotypes often present in the horror genre. Read more »
Elton John dazzles at the Dome for ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ concert
Music icon Elton John performed at the JMA Wireless Dome this weekend to a packed crowd. Read more »
Here are 5 films that emit fall’s ambiance
As the seasons change in Syracuse, tune in to these 5 films to bask in the ambiance of fall and share in collective nostalgia. Read more »
A look at 5 of the best albums of summer 2022
As the summer draws to an end, our music columnist goes through the best albums of the season, with the likes of Kendrick Lamar and Harry Styles among the picks. Read more »
Fruit, Caribbean identity inspire Samantha Box’s exhibit ‘Caribbean Dreams’
Still life photographer Samantha Box used Caribbean food as inspiration for her "Caribbean Dreams" collection, an intimate examination of cultural expression through food. Read more »
Identity, diversity on display at 1st SU Art Museum gallery of semester
The Syracuse University Art Museum's first gallery of the semester, 5,500 Years of Art, explores themes of identity and expression across cultures. Read more »
Seeing Double strives to navigate TikTok success, share passion for music
SUNY Oneonta-based band, Seeing Double, grapple with new-found TikTok fame and their future in the music industry. Read more »
