Music
Signed and Resigned
I just need enough to be solvent, but that may be hard without rescinding this letter and sacrificing my sanity To those reading my resignation while casually pushing policies that are supposed to impact our work culture, but they never do, I hope you find this letter. I seriously hope that after finding this letter you read it too.
By Narghiza Ergashova8 months ago in Critique
A Fun Filled Ska-Punk Night
If there are two genres of music that I enjoy probably way more than I should, they have got to be ska and punk. Mash the two together for ska-punk and I am in my happy place. On Friday May 9 I went to my happy place by seeing Canadian ska-punk legends the Planet Smashers at The Opera House in Toronto. Joined by American ska-punk bands Big D and the Kids Table and Mustard Plug, as well as the UK's Faintest Idea, the whole night was an absolute blast.
By Nerhys Hall9 months ago in Critique
Sinners, Venus, and Cowboy Carter: Legacy, Resilience, and the Fight Ahead
I saw Sinners last Wednesday. Then I saw the documentary “I’m Your Venus” on Thursday, and went to the Cowboy Carter concert at SoFi on Friday. All the while (well, on Friday and Saturday), young filmmakers transformed my apartment for a short film.
By Camille Ora-Nicole9 months ago in Critique
Cardinals choosing the next pope have been offered a dossier on candidates – with a subtext. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Cardinals Choosing the Next Pope Have Been Offered a Dossier on Candidates – With a Subtext May 7, 2025 As speculation mounts about who will succeed Pope Francis, an intriguing development has emerged behind the scenes: cardinals preparing for a future conclave are quietly being offered dossiers detailing the strengths, weaknesses, and past actions of potential papal candidates. But these documents aren’t just dry summaries – they come with a subtle subtext that could shape the future direction of the Catholic Church.
By Rasel Ahmed9 months ago in Critique
Show Your Love for Ghost with This Unique Levitation Tee
The package arrived on a Tuesday, a nondescript brown envelope bearing only my name and address. Inside, nestled amongst tissue paper, lay the Ghost Band Levitation T-shirt. My initial reaction was… underwhelming. It looked like a perfectly ordinary, slightly oversized black cotton tee. No shimmering fabrics, no hidden mechanisms, nothing to suggest the fantastical claims made on the website. The website, incidentally, had been a whirlwind of blurry videos and testimonials promising an "out-of-body experience" and the "illusion of levitation." Naturally, I was skeptical.
By Will Crotts9 months ago in Critique
Under the Surface – A Breath-Held Journey in Subtle Jazz Expression
Recorded in June 2024 at the iconic Rainbow Studio in Oslo, Under the Surface marks a new chapter for the Julia Hülsmann Quartet with the addition of Norwegian trumpeter and goat horn player Hildegunn Øiseth. This latest ECM outing stays true to the label’s aesthetic: airy textures, sonic detail, and space for quiet reflection. But while the album delivers moments of genuine beauty, it often plays too safely within its own formula.
By Miles Hargrove9 months ago in Critique
Unpacking White Lotus Season 3: Gorgeous Scenes and Frustratingly Familiar Tropes
For the last eight weeks, my morning routine has been to get up, make coffee, and mentally get ready for the upcoming episode of HBO's The White Lotus. It has evolved into a weekly immersion in opulence, dysfunction, and mortality rather than merely a viewing experience. I was optimistic, high, caftan-clad, sun-kissed aspirations about the upcoming show.
By Hridya Sharma10 months ago in Critique
Billy Hart Quartet's Just: Quietly Evolving, Steadily Engaging
After more than 20 years of interplay, the Billy Hart Quartet returns with Just, a record that both reflects and defies the group’s legacy. Anchored by the ever-adventurous Hart—now 84—and joined by tenor saxophonist Mark Turner, pianist Ethan Iverson, and bassist Ben Street, this is a band that still listens, still pushes, still surprises.
By Miles Hargrove10 months ago in Critique
Man Accused of Arson in Pennsylvania Governor's Mansion Fire Spoke Out in Support of Palestine
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A 36-year-old man was arrested on an arson count for setting fire to the Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's home in what is being investigated as a possible politically motivated attack. The suspect, Michael Brooks, had posted pro-Palestine statements online prior to the July 3 attack, raising questions about whether the attack was related to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
By Abdullah Al Marjuc Talha10 months ago in Critique
Why is the iPhone so popular all over the world?
Year after year, Apple Inc., one of the most valuable tech companies in the world, maintains its dominance in the smartphone market. Apple iPhones continue to top customer wish lists despite the market's plethora of competitors, and with good reason. However, what precisely makes Apple phones so popular, and why do they frequently cause internet rushes and long lines with each new release?
By jakir hossain10 months ago in Critique
