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The Post • 4th March 2019

Album Review: Hozier is impressively poetic on ‘Wasteland, Baby!’

Irish singer Hozier grew to fame with 2013’s “Take Me To Church,” and his subsequent album Hozier. With his debut, Hozier touches on topics such as homophobia and domestic abuse, and the singer-songwriter continues to tackle tough subjects and love on...

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Album Review: Badflower is sure of its sound on debut ‘OK, I’M SICK’

Debut albums are always tricky, but Los Angeles-based Badflower has no problem finding its sound with OK, I’M SICK. Composed of Josh Katz, Joey Morrow, Alex Espiritu and Anthony Sonetti, Badflower is full of guitar-heavy angst but isn’t afraid to...

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Posties make predictions for the 91st Academy Awards

The 91st Academy Awards will happen Sunday, so it’s time to take one last look at the biggest categories. Only one film will take home the top award of Best Picture, but it’s a close race. It’s film’s biggest night, and we are ready to see who will...

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Album Review: SWMRS does punk justice on ‘Berkeley’s On Fire’

Sophomore albums are almost more important than debuts. A band’s debut shows the world its music, but a sophomore LP has to further solidify the band as one to watch while also meeting or surpassing whatever it did with its first release. With...

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5 more John Mulaney stand-up bits to make you laugh

John Mulaney: a white guy, the owner of a French bulldog named Petunia and, most of all, a stand-up comedian who college kids seem to love. With three of his own stand-up specials under his belt (all of which are available on Netflix) — as well as a...

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Representation and diversity at the Oscars has increased, but is it just reactionary?

When looking at the , they seem fairly diverse. Between the landmark nomination of Black Panther for Best Picture and the multiple nominations for films such as BlacKkKlansman, If Beale Street Could Talk and Green Book, stories representing and...

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Film Review: Barry Jenkins' 'If Beale Street Could Talk' examines the justice system and masculinity

Following up his 2016 Best Picture-winning film Moonlight, Barry Jenkins took on another film that tackles issues relating to the present day with If Beale Street Could Talk. In an age when police brutality and the inequality of the justice system...

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Album Review: Maggie Rogers delves into introspection and finding oneself on ‘Heard It In A Past Life’

Releasing major label debuts is always stressful for up-and-coming artists, but it seems Maggie Rogers knew exactly what she wanted to do with her first album. Heard It In A Past Life is a 12-track forray of Rogers and her journey of finding herself...

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11 of the most anticipated albums to watch out for in 2019

2018 is long gone and it’s now time for all that 2019 has to give – including music releases. Between long-awaited albums from seasoned bands to major label debuts from artists who are beginning to make a name for themselves, 2019 seems to be filled...

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6 takeaways from the 2019 Grammy Award nominations

If you didn’t already know, yesterday’s release of began the wonderful time that is awards season. To keep the ball rolling after a because of former President George H. W. Bush’s funeral, the Recording Academy announced the Friday. With some expected...

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The best albums of 2018 (so far)

The best albums of 2018 (so far)

The Post • 4th March 2019

Album Review: The 1975 is at its best with ‘A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships’

Coming off the mainstream high of its sophomore album I like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful yet so unaware of it , The 1975 exceeds expectations with the follow-up A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships. Sitting at a stark 15 tracks,...

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Film Review: David Gordon Green’s ‘Halloween’ pays respect to its 1978 predecessor but adds a tone of its own

Despite many sequels and reboots, some of which the world could’ve done without, Halloween is back. Director David Gordon Green (Pineapple Express, Stronger) decided to take on the story of Michael Myers and disregard every other Halloween film...

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Album Review: Greta Van Fleet shoot big with ‘Anthem Of The Peaceful Army’ but fall flat

There’s something special about classic rock that most modern-day rock ‘n’ roll is missing. Maybe it’s the grittiness, maybe it’s the persona of the bands or maybe it’s something else completely. Nevertheless, Greta Van Fleet surpasses all of this,...

The Post • 4th March 2019

Students react on Twitter to OMG! Rotisserie’s rebranding and opening of Lady B’s Fried Chicken

For weeks, a mysterious Twitter account has been hinting at a new Uptown Athens restaurant, and now people . Instead of a new restaurant, it’s actually a rebranding. Popular Athens eatery OMG! Rotisserie is trading in its rotisserie chicken for fried...

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Here are the top 5 performances from the 2018 American Music Awards

The biggest names in the music industry all gathered at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Tuesday night to celebrate the 2018 American Music Awards. Tracee Ellis Ross, executive producer for the award show and star of Black-ish, hosted and...

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Film Review: ‘A Star Is Born’ sheds light on the realities of the music industry

When Bradley Cooper’s A Star Is Born was announced, there were mixed reactions from fans and critics alike strictly based on the fact the movie has been made before. His gritty rendition is the fourth installment of the film, with there being versions...

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LGBT Musicians

DJ Rick Web performs at the Athens DJ Showcase at The Union on Sept. 28, 2017. As a DJ, Web must have his music files stored locally on his computer, which he gets through online music subscription services like Promo Only.

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‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,’ ‘Game of Thrones’ take home top awards at 70th Primetime Emmy Awards

The 2018 Primetime Emmy Awards aired Monday night with hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che. The awards cover everything from drama series that make audiences cry their eyes out to comedy shows that make people laugh until their stomachs hurt. Amazon’s...

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Three shows in the Athens area to see this weekend

The weekend is arriving, and there are tons of concerts in the Athens area to attend. Whether music lovers are seeking rock music or folk is more their vibe, there’s definitely something for everyone. Here are some shows happening in different area...