March 2, 2019By Helen Ehrlich
Potty Mouth is a rock trio that formed in Massachusetts when bassist Ally Einbender and drummer Victoria Mandanas both attended Smith College. With impressive alumni of Smith including Gloria Steinem, Sylvia Plath and many congresswomen, the entirely female group had no difficulty finding strong women to be inspired by. Einbender and Mandanas met local guitarist
February 13, 2019By Helen Ehrlich
Conan Gray is a musician and YouTuber from Central Texas, now attending UCLA, who gained serious popularity over the past year. Gray recently released his first EP, which was met with great praise. Gray took to Twitter on February 6th, 2019, to announce a new release of his song “The Other Side”. HOWDY SURPRISE I’M RELEASING A NEW
January 16, 2019By Helen Ehrlich
Robin Skinner, referred to as Cavetown on stage and social media, is an English musician who rose to popularity through his musical cover videos on YouTube after he started in 2013. Cavetown began to amass a great following for his self-made music. When he released his song “Devil Town” in 2015, it quickly became one
December 29, 2018By Helen Ehrlich
Most Americans learned about Belsnickel, the haunting German gift giver, from the hit TV show The Office. However, if you’ve ever lived in Pennsylvania or have German or Swiss family, Belsnickel is a familiar (and terrifying) face. When Belsnickel was introduced to America on The Office, many viewers believed the twisted creature was simply another
December 16, 2018By Helen Ehrlich
One11Twenty is an indie pop band hailing from Portland, bringing a hybrid of grunge, eighties and pop tunes to the present. With the release of their sophomoric EP Better Days, they demonstrate how far they’ve come from just Portland’s music scene. One11Twenty’s songs have poppy beats paired with intricate lyrics and attention to production. Their lyrics tell
December 3, 2018By Helen Ehrlich
The holiday season is upon us, and for Jewish Americans, it’s time for Hanukkah! Many Jews find that the Festival of Lights also comes with many questions from well-meaning goyim* who want to know more about Hanukkah. Well look no further gentiles, I have your answers right here. The Story Long ago, Israel was controlled
November 16, 2018By Helen Ehrlich
Conan Gray is a talented artist who gained a large following on YouTube for his genuine personality, art, and music. Sunset Season is Gray’s highly anticipated debut EP, and he clearly delivered upon the expectations of the hype. The cover art shows Gray clutching trophies, award ribbons, wearing what appears to be a homecoming court sash
November 15, 2018By Helen Ehrlich
Simon XO is a musician looking to spread messages of love, change, and defiance. In an interview with him we discuss his latest single “My Love”, his background, and why these midterms matter so much. Firstly, where do you live in the country right now, and who you will be voting for? I live in
November 4, 2018By Helen Ehrlich
Tik Tok is an app where people can post quick videos of lip-syncing, dancing, and their own audio. Tik Tok launched in China in 2016, and by 2018 it was one of the most downloaded apps in all of the IOS app store. In August of 2018, the app Musical.ly, which was very popular in
November 2, 2018By Helen Ehrlich
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is one of the most famous children’s books of all time and has undergone two film adaptations; the beloved Gene Wilder edition (1971), and the more chilling Johnny Depp, “Willy Wonka” (2005). With a third “Willy Wonka” reboot in the works, there is only one way to honor Dahl’s original
November 2, 2018By Helen Ehrlich
Khalid burst onto the music scene with his song “Location” in February of 2017, at only 18 years old. In March of that year, he released his debut album, American Teen. By October, it had gone platinum. Aside from his music, Khalid is known for his authenticity, relatability to the new generation and kindness towards his fans.
October 29, 2018By Helen Ehrlich
Conan Gray is an artist most commonly known for his YouTube channel packed full of stunning original music and covers. His latest song, “Generation Why,” is the first song off of his highly awaited debut EP. “Generation Why” is very exciting for fans, and the power of its release does not seem lost on Gray.