URI music ensembles stated a youtube channel to perform virtually. Photo from URI Music Department. With COVID-19 curbing live events, the University of Rhode Island’s music department created a unique performance method in an effort to preserve normalcy for music students. The Ram Jam Concert Series was first devised this past summer as state regulations…
Hulu recently released a new Christmas movie with LGBTQ+ themes. Photo from Indiewire.com. Hulu’s “Happiest Season” is filled with an all-star cast playing a host of hilarious and strange characters, secondhand embarrassment for viewers and some long overdue lesbian representation in the holiday romantic comedy film genre. “Happiest Season” was released on Nov. 25, directed…
Anya Taylor-Joy stars in Netflix’s new show “The Queen’s Gambit.” Photo from Lifstyleasia.com. Netflix’s miniseries “The Queen’s Gambit” had me hooked from the very beginning. Based on a 1983 novel of the same name, Beth Harmon, the main character, loses her mother in a car crash within the first minutes of the first episode. From…
URI Theater alumni, Diego Guevara, made his netflix debut in show called “Dash and Lily.” Photo from today.uri.edu. “It is just the absolute best feeling in the world to know that just the fact that I am on the screen is enough to inspire somebody else, and I definitely want to continue pursuing that.” University…
This past month has been outright exceptional in terms of music. Here are a few of my favorite releases from November. Miley Cyrus showcased her highly anticipated album “Plastic Hearts” last week, and I could talk about it for hours. Being a long time Cyrus stan, I think this album captures who she has always…
Michael Robinson plays trumpet during his senior recital. Photo by James Singer. Many music majors were preparing for their recitals last spring – until the pandemic brought life to a screeching halt. Now, those who were unable to perform their required recitals in the spring have had to adjust to practicing and performing under COVID-19…
Miley Cyrus’s hit “Party in the USA” is a classic throwback song for Millenials and Gen Z. Photo from fanpop.com. I often find myself unsure of what playlist to put on when my friends get in the car. Sure, I was probably either screaming the words to the “Hamilton” cast album or crying along with…
NPR Music’s YouTube account has gained popularity by releasing Tiny Desk concerts, which are mini “concerts” starring popular or up-and-coming musical artists. These concerts feature stripped down versions of an artist’s songs. With a live band and no autotune or post-production available, the concert relies solely on the musical talent of the artists. As you…
The fourth season of “The Crown” was recently released on Netflix. Photo from Forbes.com. In promotion for the fourth season of “The Crown,” which hit Netflix on Nov. 15, the streaming service released a poster that featured three famous female faces in the foreground. Queen Elizabeth II was in the middle with Margaret Thatcher to…
If you’re looking for a show to get you in the holiday mood, I’d highly recommend grabbing some hot cocoa and watching the new Netflix original series “Dash & Lily.” I have conflicting feelings about romantic comedies, as sometimes they make me physically cringe, but others make me feel warm and fuzzy. This show is…