Tag: Music

2021 Grammy nominee list solicits backlash

Photo courtesy of Beemer03, Wikipedia   For years we have been honoring music artists for their inspiring music videos, creative albums and much more. Award shows like the AMAs or BBMAs are phenomenal, but the Grammys are far grander. High-end fashion, stunning performances and award-winning speeches are what makes this award […]

Melanie Martinez pulls us out of class in “After School”

Photo courtesy of DeShaun Craddock, Flickr   Released on Sept. 25, “After School” is Melanie Martinez’s fourth EP. A medley of alternative pop, electropop, and experimental pop, “After School” is yet another electric assortment crafted lovingly by Martinez. The EP is thematically connected to her previous album, “K-12,” and it […]

How to keep busy in this time of isolation

Photo courtesy of NBC, Wikipedia It is important to remain inside and comply with social distancing policies to help curb the spread of COVID-19. Here are some books, TV shows, films, podcasts and music to listen to as you do so. Books  “Good Omens” by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett “Good […]

Tool’s new album has underwhelming moments

Photo courtesy of Deep Schismic, Flickr After 13 years of no new releases, the waiting has finally come to an end, as Los Angeles-based alternative/progressive metal band Tool released their latest album "Fear Inoculum" on Aug. 30th. Unfortunately, with this album, Tool has put out their weakest effort to date, […]

TNL hosts the opening of Half Waif’s solo tour

Photo by Dana Wehmann Electronic pop musician Half Waif performed a solo show at CPB’s Tuesday Night Live along with the opening Montclair band Hodera. Half-Waif’s emotional synth compositions are usually accompanied by drums and bass, but this show marked the beginning of her first solo tour. Hailing from the […]