The mainstream music industry loves numbers. With every song and project that drops, conversations around streams and Billboard charting control the conversation. But outside the spotlight, there are underrated artists ready to dominate. Without the pressure of mainstream expectations, fresh indie pop and alternative genre…
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From “Black Swan” to “Requiem for a Dream,” Darren Aronofsky has made some excellent movies. “Caught Stealing” isn’t one of them. On paper, this should be one of my favorite movies of the year. A period-piece crime drama starring Austin Butler with a healthy sprinkling…
Over the past few months, Young Thug has had one message for the world: everyone’s a rat. Since his release in Oct. 2024 amid the high-profile YSL RICO case, Thug has been trying to expose those he believes betrayed him. Leaked jail calls show him…
Teen romance has never been short on cliches, but lately, my TV screen has me saying, “Oh brother…” Literally. Anyone keeping up with Prime Video’s “The Summer I Turned Pretty” or binging Netflix’s “My Life with the Walter Boys” is seeing it too; this season,…
When James Gunn’s “Superman” released on July 11, it was to largely positive reviews. Critics and audiences alike praised it for its brilliant villain, its comic book accuracy and its relentless optimism. Then, as usual, the internet ruined it. Instead of analyzing the themes, characters,…
The Scout staff has created a list of its favorite songs to listen to as we welcome the month of September, along with explanations and descriptions. Rome Tews: “The Dead Dance” by Lady Gaga Lady Gaga released her first work since “Mayhem” on Sep. 3,…
Your college years are considered a time to experiment and discover who you really are. The thing is, no matter what unique experiences you think you have, there are thousands of students across the country who go through similar things. These universal experiences create stereotypes.…
We may not have gotten a song of the summer, but we got plenty of great albums. You just have to know where to look. Highlighted by an excellent three months of hip-hop, here are five brilliant projects to listen to while walking to classes,…
On April 21, video game developer Bethesda released a remaster to their 2006 game, “The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.” This remaster was not a surprise. “Oblivion” is one of the most critically-acclaimed games of the 2000s and is a pioneer in the fantasy genre. New…
Making stars out of storytellers: The case for A-list directors
From Ryan Coogler to Zach Cregger to James Gunn, 2025 has been the year of the writer/director. But the ones behind the camera rarely get the same recognition as those in front of it. This summer, James Gunn, writer and director of “Superman,” appeared in…