City Council discusses parking, sewer fee increases
By Payton Daugherty | Sep. 13, 2023Athens City Council met in committees on Monday to discuss possible fee increases.
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Artist Spotlight: ELBA wants you to do you
By Alicia Szczesniak | Sep. 12, 2023The Danish songstress proves herself with her new single, “You Do You.”
Film Review: ‘Bottoms’ is a fistful of over the top greatness
By Trey Barrett | Sep. 12, 2023The Rachel Sennott and Ayo Edebiri-led sex comedy “Bottoms” may be the best comedy of 2023.
Artist Spotlight: Beck Pete’s new single is a compelling preamble to her upcoming album
By Sophia Rooksberry | Sep. 12, 2023You don’t want to miss this innovative songwriter's soon-to-be-released album. Be sure to experience “Bite Down” in all of its imaginative glory.
How the emergence of “surprise songs” has affected the concert-going experience
By Brooke Phillips | Sep. 12, 2023Live music is more exciting than ever thanks to artists like Taylor Swift and 5 Seconds of Summer incorporating the “surprise song” trend into their setlists.
The Streamy Awards need to change
By Maggie Cernanek | Sep. 12, 2023The Streamy Awards this year were a hot mess. How can they be fixed?
Artist Spotlight: Issa Rae is becoming Hollywood’s biggest star
By Grace Koennecke | Sep. 11, 2023The actress rose to fame in 2011 for her YouTube series, “Awkward Black Girl.”
5 best episodes of ‘Call Her Daddy’
By Clara Leder | Sep. 11, 2023The best episodes of Alex Cooper’s “Call Her Daddy” are listed below.
Everything to know about Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner’s unexpected romance
By Ashley Frye | Sep. 11, 2023Here’s everything to know about pop culture’s hottest new couple.
Album Review: Tyler Childers lets us in on a heartfelt Appalachian story on new album
By William Troyer | Sep. 11, 2023Here are the four best songs from “Rustin’ in the Rain.”
Increasing COVID-19 cases as classes resume
By Paige Fisher | Sep. 10, 2023While the most common strain of COVID-19 in the United States is currently EG.5, or Eris, James Gaskell, Athens County health department commissioner, said. It is predicted to be replaced by a more contagious strand called Pirola within the next few months, according to experts.
Album Review: ‘GUTS’ by Olivia Rodrigo
By Arielle Lyons | Sep. 10, 2023“GUTS” is a solid sophomore album from Olivia Rodrigo.
Artist Spotlight: Kiki Holli revamps 80s-style love ballads for a modern age
By Sophia Rooksberry | Sep. 10, 2023The pop-fusing singer/songwriter 2019s new single “PRETTY BOYS” will be released on Sept. 20, and it is a must-listen.
All the celebrity breakups that have happened in 2023
By Grace Koennecke | Sep. 10, 20232023 is the year of heartbreak, even in pop culture.
Is This Too Niche? Art History 101
By Jada Fox and Zoe Duncan | Sep. 10, 2023Athens' favorite history podcast is back for season 2! Your favorite hosts will be taking you on a speedrun of their favorite subject: art history! Listen to Zoe and Jada fill you in on a variety of art historical styles, periods, and artists.
Artist Spotlight: Avant-garde musical duo SPELLES redefines dream pop with new single
By Sophia Rooksberry | Sep. 7, 2023"Holy Hells" affirms the band as one of the decade's most promising artists to watch.
Fresh Finds Friday: JID, Lil Yachty and more release new music
By William Troyer | Sep. 7, 2023Here are five new songs from the past week.
What your favorite ‘Sex and the City’ character says about you
By Grace Koennecke | Sep. 7, 2023Out of all the iconic characters, which one do you align with most?
Depths of Music: Summer of Pop Punk
By Nicholas Kobe | Sep. 7, 2023This summer I got to see Paramore, (supported by Genesis Owusu and Bloc Party) and Fall Out Boy (supported by Carr, Royal The Serpent, and Bring Me The Horizon) on their respective 2023 tours. Today I’m comparing and going over these tours, telling so many stories and talking about all the pros and cons of these two massive shows.
The most bizarre moments in HBO’s short-lived ‘The Idol’
By Logan Humphrey | Sep. 6, 2023A lot happened in just five episodes of this now-canceled HBO series.
