Amplified Observations: Topical references in rap songs pay off in the short-run, often falter in the long-run
By Luke Furman | Nov. 20, 2017Referring to current events in rap songs is a dangerous and unpredictable game with high risks.
FILM, TV & MUSIC
On A High Note: The Wombats come back with new single
By Halle Weber | Nov. 20, 2017The band's picking up some steam, and I don't think it'll stop.
Weekender Briefs: Weekend to be filled with music, wine and movies
By Morris Wein | Nov. 15, 2017Your weekend guide to Athens.
Words I Might Have Ate: The Districts’ youthful energy churns out great rock and roll
By Shelby Campbell | Nov. 15, 2017The energy they have is the essence of what rock 'n' roll should be.
On A High Note: 'New Year's Day' is a diamond in the rough
By Halle Weber | Nov. 14, 2017Nah, the old Taylor isn't dead.
Amplified Observations: An ebb tide of Tension and release gives The Righteous Brothers unchained re-playability
By Luke Furman | Nov. 13, 2017Columnist Luke Furman meditates on The Righteous Brothers and modern analogs.
All of Taylor Swift’s ‘Reputation’ songs ranked
By Georgia Davis | Nov. 13, 2017Swift released her sixth album Nov. 10.
Eminem returns with new single featuring Beyonce
By Kevin Pan | Nov. 12, 2017"Walk on Water," the first track off Eminem's upcoming album, is one of the artist's most personal tracks yet.
Marching 110 closes landmark season with exhilarating performance at its Varsity Show
By Alexis Eichelberger | Nov. 12, 2017The band’s annual season-ending concert featured passionate performances of chart-topping pop, classic rock and band standards.
Weekender Briefs: Live music will play at local bars and restaurants; Veterans Day parade to hit Court Street
By Morris Wein | Nov. 8, 2017Your weekend guide to Athens.
Words I Might Have Ate: There is no band more sad than The National
By Shelby Campbell | Nov. 7, 2017The quintessential November band.
Amplified Observations: Bob Dylan speaks only through his songs in Columbus
By Luke Furman | Nov. 6, 2017Accompanied by his rock group-sized backing band, Bob Dylan brought a flowing mix of classics songs, deep cuts and covers from his last three releases to the packed audience at the Palace Theatre on Sunday night.
On A High Note: Is the old Taylor dead?
By Halle Weber | Nov. 6, 2017Her sixth album will be released this week.
Album Review: Sam Smith blends sweet, soulful vintage sounds with modern pop on ‘The Thrill Of It All’
By Molly Schramm | Nov. 6, 2017The British singer-songwriter is back and better than ever.
Jo Wilson is going to file for divorce from her husband on 'Greys Anatomy'
By Georgia Davis | Nov. 2, 2017Her and Alex Karev definitely have a shot at a long life together.
On A High Note: Keep an eye on Catfish and the Bottlemen
By Halle Weber | Nov. 2, 2017They're the next big thing out of the United Kingdom.
TV Review: ‘This Is Us’ uses the past to explain the present, reflects real life
By Georgia Davis | Nov. 1, 2017Most of the episode took place in 2008 and showed The Big Three in their 20s.
Words I Might Have Ate: Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile are a match made in heaven
By Shelby Campbell | Oct. 31, 2017They compliment one another perfectly.
Andy Grammer plugged in at MemAud
By Halle Weber | Oct. 30, 2017Grammer played an hour-long set with Ivory Layne as the opener.
Amplified Observations: Music in the wake of the election
By Luke Furman | Oct. 30, 2017The contentious 2016 U.S. presidential election inspired many songwriter to take up the pen and try to figure out this new administrations and its supporters.
