Kahan signed with Republic Records in 2017. (Photo credit Josh Goleman) Christina Laderoute Connector Staff Going from a small town of 1,079 people to touring the country with James Bay definitely sounds like a dream, but for Vermont native Noah Kahan, it is his reality. Growing up there was a lot of music in his…
‘One Day at a Time’ Season 3: Netflix’s hidden gem
The opening theme of “One Day at a Time” is performed by Gloria Estefan. (Photo courtesy of Netflix) Troy Lafond Connector Staff On Friday, Feb. 8, Netflix released the third season of “One Day at a Time,” a sitcom that follows the lives of a Cuban-American family living in Los Angeles. It is based on…
‘Green Book’ should not have been Best Picture
“Green Book” also won Best Original Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor. (Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures) Owen Johnson Connector Editor The Academy Awards is known for causing controversy not just for who gets snubbed during the nomination process, but also over who and what ends up winning. In 1999, “Shakespeare in Love” beat “Saving Private…
‘The Black Album’: This is bad and Weezer should feel bad
This is Weezer’s sixth self-titled album. (Photo courtesy of Atlantic Records and Crush Music) Aaron Robinson Connector Editor If anyone has ever had a beloved friend make really bad decisions, then Weezer’s “The Black Album” should remind those people of that time. It is almost impossible to find an album worse than this, except if…
‘Roma:’ a roaming story with little impact
“Roma” was Alfonso Cuarón’s second Best Director win. (Photo courtesy of Netflix) Troy Lafond Connector Staff “Roma,” directed by Alfonso Cuarón and starring Yalitza Aparicio and Marina de Tavira, was nominated for 10 Oscars and won three for Best Director, Best Cinematography and Best Foreign Language Film. It follows the life of a 1970s maid…
‘Gathering Storm’ expansion is far from destructive
Vernon Gibbs Connector Staff “Sid Meier’s Civilization 6” has been out for over two years, and throughout that time it has been updated, rebalanced and tweaked to suit its ambitious development team. Now comes the game’s second major expansion, “Gathering Storm.” Released on Feb. 14, this expansion adds major features to how the game is…
‘Alita: Battle Angel’ is too mechanical
Cameron and Rodriguez have announced their plan to make a sequel to the film. (Photo courtesy of 20th Century Fox) Troy Lafond Connector Staff “Alita: Battle Angel” is a cyberpunk action movie that follows the story of a cyborg teenage girl named Alita (Rosa Salazar), who is discovered in a junkyard with no body or…
Do not wait to listen to ‘While We Wait’
Kehlani released her first studio album in 2017. (Photo courtesy of Atlantic Records) Troy Lafond Connector Staff “While We Wait” is the third commercial mixtape by R&B singer-songwriter Kehlani. She first came to fame off a string of high-profile features, including Cardi B, Calvin Harris, Eminem, Post Malone, Charlie Puth, Khalid, Chance the Rapper, Zayn,…
