On Friday, Nov. 1, English rock band The Cure released their 14th studio album, Songs of A Lost World. Quintessentially on theme with their past music releases, The Cure sticks to its familiar, melancholy, doom-and-gloom indie tone. Songs of A Lost World marks The Cure’s first studio album release since 2008. The band formed in 1978, and the lineup of members has continually changed since then,...
Hip-hop legend Tyler, the Creator released his seventh studio album, Chromokopia, Oct. 28, 10 days after the concept leaked Oct. 18. The 14-track album focuses on the stress of being a celebrity, including the paparazzi and the pressure from fans. Chromokopia's sound is similar to Tyler’s previous albums, but adds variety through featuring popular rappers, such as Teezo Touchdown, Lil Wayne, Glorilla,...
Smile 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2022 horror hit Smile, made its first appearance in theaters Oct. 18, just in time for the Halloween season. Directed by Parker Finn and featuring a chilling performance by main actress Naomi Scott, the film dives deeper into the haunting legacy of the sinister entity that preys on various victims, killing them and carrying on the chain of infection. Smile...
On Friday, Oct. 25, country singer Kelsea Ballerini released her fifth studio album titled PATTERNS. The 15-track album is full of complex lyrics and clear vocals, capturing the country genre in a compelling and beautiful light while stepping into a new acoustic folk sound. Ballerini, a four-time Grammy nominee, grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee. She began writing songs as a small child, and took...
As the days get shorter and colder temperatures coax people indoors, outdoor hobbies are losing their appeal. With extra time away from summer activities, fall is the perfect season to snuggle up on the couch with a blanket and warm drink while cracking open a new book. If you’re having trouble finding your next read, look no further than this list of upcoming autumn releases. #1: The Debutantes By...
With new seasons come new seasonal treats, and this fall, easy-to-bake cookies arrive to line the shelves with fun Halloween themes to try. These ready-to-go recipes turn baking into a simpler process, with premade dough and toppings. While some cookies are worth your time, others do not live up to expectations, being the real horror of the spooky season. Pillsbury™ Ready to Bake!™ Chocolate...
Netflix’s successful adventure series, Outer Banks, released part one of its fourth season Oct. 10, with each of the five episodes having a running time between 42-72 minutes. The show, which debuted its first season in 2020, was an instant success. The exhilarating plot, filled with mystery and adventure, feels like a dream quickly turned into a nightmare. Outer Banks’ director Jonas Pate originates...
On Friday, Oct. 18, American rapper and singer-songwriter Noah Smith, professionally known as “Yeat,” released his latest album, LYFESTYLE. The album boasts an excessive 22 songs, contributing to a total run time of 62 minutes. For fans who miss Yeat’s earlier, more aggressive, and fast-paced style, his newest album includes a few tracks that echo the sound and feel of old projects. Yeat began...
The Boutique Cafe, a charming addition to the San Anselmo atmosphere located on the corner of Redwood Rd and San Anselmo Ave, reopened October 11. The cafe closed at the end of September after first opening this past spring. It kept the same owner and staff but the cafe took a few weeks off to focus on chef and cafe founder Ryan Scott's food catering business. Open Friday through Sunday 8 a.m....
As the holiday season approaches, more time opens up in people's busy schedules to settle down and relax, and what better way to do this other than by watching the entirety of a good TV show in one sitting? This list provides our top 10 TV show recommendations streaming on Netflix. So settle in with your seasonal treats and comfy clothes, because now is the perfect time to kick off your binge-watching...
On Friday, Oct. 28, Archie Williams Performance Workshop (PW) bands put on their first performance of the year at the Archie Williams Little Theater. A total of seven mixed-grade bands performed, with energetic engaging performances drawing in large, friendly crowds. Director Mario Aparicio leads PW as they perform twice each grading period. The event requests a five-dollar donation from Archie...
We Live in Time, a poignant romance film with a short and sweet run time of 103 minutes, hit theaters across the U.S. Oct. 18. Tastefully directed by Irish filmmaker John Crowley, the movie follows the relationship of couple Almut (Florence Pugh) and Tobias (Andrew Garfield) as they navigate pedestrian accidents, unbefitting choices of birth venues, and a devastating diagnosis. We Live in Time combines...