One-man band Jonathan Linaberry stomps down South to play this year’s Savannah Stopover as The Bones of JR Jones. His sound weaves through roots-inspired gritty folk, soulful blues and a touch of gospel. Playing as many instruments as possible at one time, Linaberry and his host of demons will get you stomping along with them….
Rupi Kaur has created an explosion of love for contemporary poetry. Her debut collection, “Milk and Honey,” is now in its 16th print after selling almost half a million copies. It became famous for discussing many powerful themes such as abuse, love and womanhood. It serves as the first poetry book for many of its…
Denis (Gramatik) is the man, plain and simple. Amid the echo-chamber of funk-inspired EDM, the slovenian producer continues to twist and tinker with his sound in ways that consistently challenge generic conventions. His latest EP, Re:Coil Part I, is perhaps his most demonstrative work yet, collaborating with a slew of artists to produce 7 intrinsically…
Prog-rock powerhouse, Circa Survive, accompanied by the “atmospheric, introspective indie rock group” Foxing and post-hardcore band Hail The Sun, will be lighting up the Charleston Music Farm on Monday, April 16th, stopping down south for “The Amulet Tour.” Circa Survive is by no means new to the scene. The Philly-based band are now on…
Upper King Street is a haven for vibrant Charleston life. Cars whiz past tourists taking pictures of every palm tree. Booze Pops, an adult popsicle truck, sits in a vacant lot and blasts a chorus of Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake. A lone blue bicycle with a stack of books on the back stands out…
Being a fan of country music means two things for certain: First of all, at every concert, there’s the moment where the artist speaks about playing in bars for a crowd of ten people and having to work their way up to where they are now. Every time, fans let their jaws drop and find…
Following a quick two-game series against Charleston Southern at Patriots Point, the College of Charleston hosted James Madison University for a three-game weekend series. The Cougars entered this matchup against the Duke Dogs at 22-9 on the season and 4-2 in the CAA conference. After losing a series to Elon away from home, the College…
This past weekend, the College of Charleston softball team journeyed all the way up to Hempstead, NY to face off against CAA opponent, Hofstra University. Leading into this matchup, the Hofstra Pride sat on top of the standings, with an unblemished record of 6-0 in conference play. The College, however, found themselves in the middle…
Bending over the sink, squeezing a zit and watching the satisfying splat on the mirror, became a ritual of mine for 5 years. I think that we can all agree that one pimple can ruin your day. For the kids like me, who had terrible acne, every day was full of self-loathing and lots of…
They called him America’s angriest activist. When Larry Kramer and a handful of friends founded the Gay Men’s Health Crisis Center in 1982 New York City, they did so out of an unimaginable fear for their own lives and the lives of their friends. The AIDS epidemic was in full swing – countless friends and…
Everyone is treated like they are someone at Charleston Fashion Week. It’s the opportunity to act and be treated like royalty. As guests are ushered into the style lounge, they are greeted by free manicures and unlimited champagne. Ann Yancy from Ro Sham Beaux in Charleston took her expertise in lighting to the runway Wednesday evening…
In 2003, aspiring actor and producer Tommy Wiseau, along with his best friend Greg Sestero, released a dramatic film called The Room that quickly became known as the worst film ever made. With just a six-million-dollar budget, the film’s editing, locations and acting are amateur at best. Critic and author Tom Bissell describes the film…