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Review: 40 years since its release, ‘Born In The U.S.A.’ remains a rock masterpiece

Born In The U.S.A. was a huge hit upon its release in 1984, containing seven top-10 hit singles and propelling Bruce Springsteen to super-star...

Review: ‘Wall of Eyes’ reveals The Smile as a fresh and exciting ‘new’ group

Although The Smile has only released two albums, its three members are no musical newcomers.  Singer-songwriter Thom Yorke of Radiohead, along with his multi-instrumentalist-savant bandmate...

Review: Inaugural NAC Hip Hop Festival showcases urban retelling of ‘Oliver Twist’

WARNING: This article contains sensitive topics, such as substance abuse and sexual violence. Those in need of support can contact the Mental Health Crisis...

Review: ‘Yellowface’ deftly tackles identity and race in the publishing world

As R.F. Kuang explains in the Yellowface afterword, her 2023 novel is a “horror story.”  The conflict over a plagiarized manuscript may seem mundane compared...

Review: ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ is a tantalizing celebration of love and hungry plants

On an urban skid row stands a flower shop: The failing business of grumpy Mr. Mushnik, where fretful orphan Seymour works alongside kind-hearted Audrey....