Behind the Camera: Music Videos’ Role in Music and Entertainment Culture

Ty-ie Fuller Staff Writer In 2017, there are few people who could admit to never witnessing a music video. With music streaming is at an all-time high, it only guarantees that the popularity of music videos skyrocket as well. Vevo, a premium music video and entertainment platform, which distributes its content on YouTube, their home website and other platforms, reported that they average a great … Continue reading Behind the Camera: Music Videos’ Role in Music and Entertainment Culture

Book to Movie Adaptations: The Pros and Cons

Annalee Glatus Staff Writer Sitting in a movie theater seat, waiting in anticipation for one of the best books in the world to be put on the big screen can usually go one of two ways: good or bad. Putting books on a screen has always been a thing, but nowadays it seems to be a lot more popular. With it comes a lot of … Continue reading Book to Movie Adaptations: The Pros and Cons

“Simply Langston”: A Tribute to the Beautiful Writings of Langston Hughes

Jessica Clifford Arts & Entertainment Editor This Friday, Scuppernong Bookstore in downtown Greensboro held an exceptional one-man performance of “Simply Langston.” Presented by Drama is Life Productions, Inc. Don Miller, the star of this show, retold stories of the famous Poet Laureate – Langston Hughes. Coordination with the musicians of The Langston Hughes Jazz Trio made this show anything but small. Anticipation for the show … Continue reading “Simply Langston”: A Tribute to the Beautiful Writings of Langston Hughes

Slaughter Beach, Dog’s Surprising Performance at Cat’s Cradle

Matthew Paterson Staff Writer Going into the Cat’s Cradle Back Room on August 9, I had absolutely no clue who I was there to see. I had just listened to a few of the band’s songs on the ride from Greensboro; that was about the extent of my knowledge. I also knew the name of the band was Slaughter Beach, Dog. The name is what … Continue reading Slaughter Beach, Dog’s Surprising Performance at Cat’s Cradle

Lana Del Rey’s “Lust for Life” Album Review

Ty’Shae’ Cousar Staff Writer Lana Del Rey released her fifth studio album, “Lust for Life,” on July 21, 72 minutes in length just in time for the hopeless romantics to return to school. Do not let the title, “Lust for Life,” fool you. There are some bright and happy moments, but there are still signature Lana Del Rey feels. She is not giving up her … Continue reading Lana Del Rey’s “Lust for Life” Album Review

Netflix’s “To the Bone” Causing Controversy

Jessica Clifford Arts & Entertainment Editor With the recent upheaval in all spectrums from politics to healthcare to media, it is no wonder the popular movie streaming site, Netflix, is receiving the brute end of extreme opinions. The latest movie release by Netflix, “To the Bone,” is already gaining backlash from critics and movie watchers alike – adding it to the list of controversial streaming … Continue reading Netflix’s “To the Bone” Causing Controversy

Chastity Brown Plays Intimate Set In Backyard

Sam Haw Staff Writer On Saturday, July 22, singer-songwriter Chastity Brown played an intimate concert at the Backyard Stage, a homemade performance space hidden within the cozy neighborhood of Lindley Park. Chastity Brown stopped by Greensboro on her extensive European and American tour for her latest release, “Silhouette of Sirens,” which has garnered the attention of high profile online publications like NPR Music and The … Continue reading Chastity Brown Plays Intimate Set In Backyard

Foster the People’s Third Album Fails to Impress

Chelsea Korynta Staff Writer Mark Foster was a kid from Ohio who moved to Los Angeles in pursuit of a career in the music industry. Success was not immediate. Foster worked odd jobs by day and frequented the party scenes of Hollywood by night. After a few years of failing to make any connections in the city and dealing with a nasty drug habit, Foster … Continue reading Foster the People’s Third Album Fails to Impress

“Valerian”: An Adaptation of Cinematic Delight

Jessica Clifford Arts & Entertainment Editor The latest sci-fi/adventure to hit theaters, “Valerian and the City of Thousand Planets,” is not just another action and suspense film to hit the big screen. Though the story of Valerian might seem new for American viewers, it has been a European hit since the conception of its graphic novel 50 years ago. Hitting theatres last Friday, the new … Continue reading “Valerian”: An Adaptation of Cinematic Delight