Arts & Entertainment
Music
"Lo–fi Hip–Hop Beats To Study/Relax To,” From Meme to Popular Music Subgenre
Where did the social media phenom originate, and where is it headed?
by JULIA DAVIES
Music
Avril Lavigne’s 'Head Above Water': Very, Very Mediocre
The pop singer shares a few important messages, but the music itself falls flat.
by ARJUN SWAMINATHAN
Arts
Live from Philly, it's The Moth StorySLAM at World Cafe Live!
Enjoy uniquely human stories at this monthly open–mic competition, or better yet, tell one of your own.
by JESSICA BAO
Film
Street's Predictions for the 91st Academy Awards
What we want and what will probably happen are two very different things.
by SAMANTHA SANDERS
Music
Dorothy's Freedom Tour Brings Firecracker Passion to TLA
Between punchy riffs and blistering vocals, the Feb. 16 show energized rockers young and old.
by MELANNIE JAY
Music
Artist of the Week: Young Fathers and the Art of Making People Care
The Scottish trio makes experimental rap that defies convention.
by SAM KESLER
Music
The Philadelphia Orchestra's eZseatU Deal for Students is Hard to Pass Up
Finally, concerts that are actually within your budget.
by TERESA XIE
Arts
"The Complicit Eye": Kukuli Velarde's Deconstruction Of Beauty In Western Culture
Velarde's artwork explores the dichotomy in modern beauty between fitting in and standing out.
by KATIE FARRELL
Film
Meet the Penn Sophomore Nominated for An Oscar
Claire Sliney on producing the Best Documentary (Short Subject) nominee, 'Period. End of Sentence.'
by ZOVINAR KHRIMIAN
Music
Common Beat Records Retains the Soul of Cedar Park
The record store doubles as a repair shop, music shop, and community cornerstone.
by BEATRICE FORMAN
Music
Cherry Glazerr Bring Heat to the Church on Valentine's Night
The punk rock three–piece got the crowd moving in the First Unitarian basement.
by SAM KESLER
Film
Marvel, DC, and the Superhero Movie Problem
The highs and lows of the superhero genre, and how it might be changing.
by ANNA COLLINS
Music
The Grammys Continue to Fail Hip–Hop and Rap Artists
It's time for the biggest music awards show to step it up.
by TERESA XIE
Music
FIDLAR's 'Almost Free' is a Rockin' Good Time
On their third album, FIDLAR is never too serious, but not to be taken lightly.
by JOHNNY VITALE
Film
‘Alita: Battle Angel’: Manga–to–Movie Adaptations Continue to Disappoint
Iron City needs a champion, not a romance.
by SHANNON ZHANG
Film
Dream–Casting the Upcoming 'Wicked' Movie
Wicked is flying into theaters in 2021—who will play our favorite witches and wizards?
by CALISTA LOPEZ
Music
'What Chaos is Imaginary' is Girlpool's Best
The duo's sound has changed, but their chemistry remains intact.
by JOHNNY VITALE
Film
The Best Foreign–Language Horror on Netflix Right Now
Subtitles can still be scary.
by SOPHIA SCHULZ-RUSNACKO
Music
Sharon Van Etten Reimagines Rock at Union Transfer
Her Feb. 7 show proved that rock isn’t all headbangers.
by BEATRICE FORMAN
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