St. Lenox-Ten Hymns From My American Gothic

It’s no surprise to me that in 2016, the best album about America is by a first-generation son of Korean immigrants. Andrew Choi’s music toes the line between bitterness and hope. The exhausting journey to find your path and follow it is hard, but there is a chance it’s all gonna be worth it in the end. St. Lenox, Choi’s title for his musical project, … Continue reading St. Lenox-Ten Hymns From My American Gothic

Jimi: All Is By My Side *** (Out Of *****)

This time last year the name John Ridley was synonymous with Oscar buzz. You couldn’t open the entertainment section of a newspaper or have a conversation about movies without someone mentioning 12 Years A Slave and it’s brilliant screenwriter. The film went on to win numerous awards, of course, including Ridley’s adapted screenplay. Wins like that generally give a person a certain amount of capital, … Continue reading Jimi: All Is By My Side *** (Out Of *****)

Justin Timberlake-The 20/20 Experience Part 2

Not even three months after releasing the highest-selling album of 2013, Justin Timberlake was back with a new single to be featured on his “other” huge album of the year. And so, with a handful of dates slated with Jay Z for the summer, the second half of “The Year Of Justin” was already in full swing. It seems like you can’t look at any … Continue reading Justin Timberlake-The 20/20 Experience Part 2