Tove Lo will be performing at the Boston House of Blues on Feb. 19. (Photo courtesy of NME) Troy Lafond Connector Editor Tove Lo is best known for her two megahit singles back in 2014 and 2015, “Habits (Stay High)” and “Talking Body.” These were two dark, interesting, and supremely well written songs that launched…
Unknown Chicago native Kanye West to not drop religious studio album for hundredth time
Kanye West has the most consecutive albums to debut at number 1, with 8. (Photo courtesy of The Source Magazine) Marcos Aguilar Connector Editor Two weeks in Jackson Hole, Wyoming was all it took for Kanye West [Ye] to re-write and record all of his eighth studio album titled “Ye”. His eighth studio album to…
Jennifer Lopez dominates “Hustlers”
Hustlers had the most successful opening weekend in STX Entertainment’s history, with 33.2 million dollars. (Photo courtesy of IndieWire) Troy Lafond Connector Editor “Hustlers” follows Constance Wu as Destiny and Jennifer Lopez as Ramona, among a large ensemble cast, as former strippers who decide to take advantage on their Wall Street clients to make a…
Top 10 Movies of 2019 Summer
“Avengers: Endgame” surpassed “Avatar” to become the highest grossing movie of all time. (Photo courtesy of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures) Troy Lafond Connector Editor 10: Aladdin – While the live action remakes of Disney animated classics may be a bit creatively bankrupt, “Aladdin” stands out among the pack not just for simply being one…
Taylor Swift Returns to Form on “Lover”
“Lover” sold three million units worldwide through its first week. (Photo courtesy of Republic Records) Troy Lafond Connector Editor Taylor Swift released her seventh studio album, “Lover,” on Aug. 23, 2019. Following on the heels of her divisively received “reputation,” “Lover” strives for an artistic comeback for Taylor, and she mostly succeeds in doing so.…
“IT: Chapter 2” is scarily long
“IT: Chapter 2” is expected to have the second-highest opening weekend for a horror movie in the US with 91 million dollars. (Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures) Troy Lafond Connector Editor “IT Chapter 2,” starring an ensemble class including Jessica Chastain as Beverly Marsh, James McAvoy as Bill Denbrough, Bill Hader as Richie Tozier,…
Toni Morrison: The Life of a Classic Author
Toni Morrison was the first African American woman to win a Nobel prize. (Photo courtesy of The Nation) Ashley Rose Rivera Connector Contributor As summer 2019 comes to a close, as does the life of one of the world’s most renowned authors Toni Morrison. With Aug. 5 marking the day of her passing, many mourned…
The Lumineers “III”: The Perfect Fall Album
“III” is The Lumineers’ third album and is intended to be a story told in three parts. (Photo courtesy of uDiscover Music) Cailey Scholtes Connector Contributor After the success of their 2016 album “Cleopatra,” fans have been anticipating new music from the folk group “The Lumineers.” The songs on their new album “III” were released…
