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The RUSHMERE album cover, with RUSHMERE printed across in bold red letters over a blurry black-and-white photo of the band as well as other men in various stages of distress.

Review

Mumford & Sons’s ‘RUSHMERE’ is an unimaginative replication of the past

By Alyssia Ouhocine | April 25

“RUSHMERE” is a mediocre folk release by Mumford & Sons with little nuance to celebrate.

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Review

‘SABLE, fABLE’ is a masterful rebirth by Bon Iver

By Alyssia Ouhocine | April 14

Split into two parts, the album explores what it means to emerge from darkness intact.

The picture depicts Chappell Roan. She is wearing a red construction cap and is drawing the right side of her mouth up in a sneer.

Arts & Culture

Spring has sprung for these new pop releases

By Alyssia Ouhocine | April 7

In March, new pop releases highlighted the genre’s ability to command listeners’ attention.

A picture of Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco sitting on a sunny field as Blanco strokes Gomez's hair.

Arts & Culture

‘I Said I Love You First’ is an unoriginal, lackluster collaboration

By Alyssia Ouhocine | April 2

If you’ve been spared from the recent flood of Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco press appearances, then you’ve likely missed the release of their new album “I Said I Love You First.” With a run time of almost 35 minutes, the record is a dull, shockingly juvenile attempt at what could have been ...

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Review

‘So Close To What’ is so close to being more than just a good time

By Alyssia Ouhocine | March 10

The album is sexy and mature, although lacking in any serious emotional stakes.

The Avon display, open for the Providence French and Francophone Film Festival.

Review

‘L’Histoire de Souleymane’ tugs at heartstrings in portrayal of one man’s journey to seek asylum

By Alyssia Ouhocine | March 3

The 2024 film “L’Histoire de Souleymane” was screened this past Sunday as part of the Providence French and Francophone Film Festival at Thayer Street’s Avon Cinema. Directed by French filmmaker Boris Lojkine, the film is a brief but powerful look at one asylum seeker’s struggle for safety. ...

The Lumineers stand side by side In front of a blue sky.

Arts & Culture

‘Automatic’ by the Lumineers cuts to the core of modern-day melancholy

By Alyssia Ouhocine | February 23

The band’s new album is plain-spoken and a vivid depiction of the challenges of the 21st century.

A photo of the album covers of Sabrina Carpenter's “Short n’ Sweet” and SZA's “SOS”.

Review

Sabrina Carpenter and SZA are at the top of their game with deluxe releases

By Alyssia Ouhocine | February 19

Deluxe editions of “Short n’ Sweet” and “SOS” draw listeners deeper into the worlds of Sabrina Carpenter and SZA.

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Arts & Culture

‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ is a boring return to what the Weeknd does best

By Alyssia Ouhocine | February 3

“Hurry Up Tomorrow” explores dark themes that are characteristic to the singer’s signature art.

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Arts & Culture

‘Kneecap’ is a hilarious and subversive take on musical biopics

By Alyssia Ouhocine | January 29

“Kneecap,” based on the story of the eponymous Northern Ireland hip-hop trio, recently received an impressive six nominations at the upcoming British Academy of Film and Television Arts awards. The film is a fictionalization of the trio’s rise to notoriety and a masterpiece of Irish cinema that ...