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David Bowie—“The Next Day”

David Bowie’s  “The Next Day” has proven problematic to discuss. With so much esteem for the album floating around already, the words do not come easily.




Review: "Broken City"

"Broken City" Directed by: Allen Hughes Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Russel Crowe Rating: R Run Time: 109 min. “Broken City” boasts a number of twists and turns, but can’t escape the predictability that comes with the crime thriller genre.



Ra Ra Riot — "Beta Love"

While Ra Ra Riot’s first two albums were decidedly baroque, its upcoming album, “Beta Love,” takes a sharp turn into the realm of the synth, à la musicians like Passion Pit and Miike Snow.


EXCLUSIVE One Track Mind: kechPhrase — "Anything"

Fresh from his interview on Thursday, kechPhrase has linked Street with one of his new tracks, "Anything," featuring producer Kool AD (formerly of Das Racist). Not only does kech utilize his guest stars to their fullest ability, his deftly weaves his own words into a paradoxically staccato flow — but one that works.




Now Playing: Zero Dark Thirty, Django, Les Mis, The Hobbit

ZERO DARK THIRTY Grade: A- Rating and length: R, 157 min. See if you liked: "Argo" “Zero Dark Thirty,” Kathryn Bigelow’s quasi–revenge thriller about the decade–long hunt for Osama bin Laden, transcends mere historical reenactment and instead becomes a grimly effective meditation on obsession.


Review: Peter Hess - His Voice

When Pete’s voice hits a certain tone, your knees get weak, your stomach gets filled with butterflies and your ears ring with the sound of angels.




Lana Del Rey - "Paradise"

While her debut album, “Born to Die,” polarized audiences and her SNL flop did little to help, Lana del Rey’s follow up, “Paradise,” could win over some of her detractors.