“Awaken, My Love!” by Childish Gambino, nominated for Album of the Year, is an intriguing and compelling collection of songs fit for listeners of any genre, as boundaries are subtly and successfully pushed.The third studio album by rap artist Childish...
A pair of musically-compelling singer-songwriters will be coming to the House Cafe, 263 East Lincoln Highway, Saturday at 7:30 p.m.Jacob Tage and Greg Woods are both musicians who pull from a wide range of musical impulses. Their records sound like kids...
High-stakes cards, the Russian mafia and a dysfunctional family collide in “Molly’s Game,” based on the remarkable true story of a woman who journeyed from Olympic skiing prospect to illegal poker ringleader.Molly Bloom was raised under the unapproving...
This review is part of a series on nominations for Album of the Year.Somehow combining a schizophrenic and a predictable nature, Lorde’s “Melodrama” may be the most contradictory album nominated for the prestigious Album of the Year award at the...
DeKALB — A combination of music and acting improvisation, Double Duty: An Improv Experience showcases comedic skits improvised before the audience, providing a new experience each night for the participants as well as the audience.Leah Harvey, senior...
Nominated for Album of the Year along with six other categories, “DAMN” by Kendrick Lamar is a clearly motivated and thought-provoking album.Lamar has always displayed different vocal personas in his albums, and “DAMN” is no different as he opens...
Bruno Mars’ “24K Magic” plowed its way to receiving six Grammy nominations as he opens his third studio album with autotune vocals which kick immediately into his classically catchy and driven beats.Of those six, the album climbed its way to a nomination...
“Kill Jay Z, they’ll never love you, you’ll never be enough,” Jay-Z raps over a droning beat, welcoming listeners to his Grammy nominated album.“4:44,” Jay-Z’s thirteenth studio album, has earned him a total of eight Grammy nominations,...
DeKALB — Once a week those looking to practice balance in the body while cracking a cold one on the side can attend Beer and Yoga at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays at The House, 263 E. Lincoln Highway.Angelina McNeela, 27, founded Beer and Yoga in April 2016 thinking...
