(Wikimedia Commons) Released on January 15, 2021, Why Don’t We’s “The Good Times And The Bad Ones” has 10 songs and is available on all music streaming platforms and show much this band grown in its 5 years of writing and releasing 2 albums, 5 EP’s, and 13 singles.  “The Good Times And The Bad…

(Flickr) Released during quarantine, Taylor Swift’s sister albums folklore and evermore are story songs about heartbreak but also about joy, especially in “long story short” and “tolerate it.” Swift’s genres have changed from her country roots in Fearless, Reputation, and Lover, as have her vocal ranges in ways her  listeners have never heard.  folklore was released Friday,…

Wikimedia Commons) Lana Del Rey’s Chemtrails Over the Country Club is yet another success for the singer’s newest single. Coming out  this March, Del Rey’s Chemtrails Over The Country Club, her album’s title track, matches her consistent career with 6 studio albums, each being just as popular as the last. Her breakout album, Born to Die,…

Caption: DFFC and Shrimp Shio Ramen (Milana Biswas ‘24/Staff) With locations in only Columbus and Ann Arbor, Slurping Turtle is the newest Japanese restaurant that just opened at Easton in December. Best known for their soups, Slurping Turtle has families and friends of all ages sitting inside through the transparent windows. According to the friendly…

(Flickr) A new songwriter has emerged and taken over every major streaming platform. On January 8, Olivia Rodrigo released her debut single, “Driver’s License,” not expecting it to reach the Number 1 spot on Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon music global and U.S. charts. Seventeen year-old Olivia Rodrigo has become a pop star sensation, with…

(Wikimedia Commons) Exposure to the arts is limited as a result of CoVid-19, with many museums and galleries closed or only offering limited hours and exhibits. With new technology, you can now visit these famous museums from your phone or another device.  Many famous museums have free online exhibits. Google has a collection of museums and…

(Wikimedia Commons)   Director Pete Docter of Pixar’s Soul once again proves his ability to make a classic out of a seemingly childish movie.   The story revolves around Joe Gardner, a middle school band teacher voiced by Jamie Foxx. Joe, a life-long Jazz musician, wants nothing more than to play on stage and make…

(Flickr) Cheers by Blackbear featuring Wiz Khalifa includes a positive message, with its optimistic lyrics that reach out to anyone hoping for better things in the new year, especially when it comes to missing friends, being on zoom and experiencing mood swings.  Blackbear has released 5 albums, 6 extended plays and 2 collaborative albums. His partner…

A portrait of Queen Charlotte, wife of the “mad” King George III. (Credit/Wikimedia Commons).   “Bridgerton,” based on its namesake book series, is Netflix’s most recent hit, first season released on December 25, 2020. By January 4, 2021, Netflix reported its 63 million viewers, and the numbers keep rising. The show follows the Bridgertons and…

(Wikimedia Commons) by Ceci Reitter’24 If you have never been to an Ariana Grande concert, this documentary tour is the next best thing. It follows Grande on her tumultuous “sweetener” trip, featuring “God is a woman” and “no tears left to cry.” The film is mostly set in London. Runtime is 1 hr 37 minutes and…