Category: Entertainment

Imagine Fest: A DJ’s Perspective

Henry North September 26, 2016 0 Comments
During my adventures at the Imagine Music Festival this year, I had the great opportunity to interview the lovely and multitalented Leah Culver. She’s not only a DJ and producer of music, but also a singer during her shows. Leah Culver, formerly known as MK Ultra, operates out of New York and L.A. but has decided to grace her hometown of Atlanta with her presence for this amazing weekend. Henry...

Imagine This: Mixin’ Like the Pros

Henry North September 26, 2016 0 Comments
Are there any songs you enjoy that you think could use a good remixing, but you don’t think that you could do it justice? Ever wanted to produce your own music, but don’t know where to start? Well, look no further! Thanks to some research I did while at the Imagine Music Festival this year, I have noted two good software programs that anyone interested in integrating into the realm of music...

[TV Show Review] Daredevil – Season 2

Gerron Green May 1, 2016 0 Comments
Daredevil, the man without fear, returned to Netflix on March 18th, and his adventures are darker than ever. New friends, enemies, and everything in-between come to Marvel’s version of Hell’s Kitchen to make our hero’s life more complicated than ever before. This season begins where season one left off, with Matt, Foggy, and Karen running Nelson and Murdock law office. They have a large...

Virtual Reality Highlights from the Game Developers Conference

Matt Dinoff April 29, 2016 0 Comments
Virtual reality has hit its high mark. That’s right, VR was one of the stars at the Game Developers Conference 2016 in San Francisco over the week of March 14th. Oculus brought more than 30 games to show off for its new headset, Rift, which has a release date of March 28th. Valve also has a VRT showing of 30 games for the HTC Vive, on sale in April. Last but not least, Sony showed off 20 games...

[Game Review] The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD

Gerron Green April 9, 2016 0 Comments
There are few games closer to my heart than The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, originally released for the Nintendo Wii and Gamecube in 2006; it was like nothing 14-year-old me had ever played before. This was my first Zelda game, and I was entranced by the huge world, quirky characters, and captivating story. The game has now been re-released for the Nintendo Wii U nearly a decade after the...

Oh, Father, Are You Here? (A Theory on The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth/Afterbirth)

Henry North March 29, 2016 0 Comments
Trigger Warning: The following article reviews a game that approaches religion and a few other touchy topics in a satirical manner. Spoiler Warning: The following article contains spoilers about unlockable parts of the game. Creator of the extremely difficult Super Meat Boy, Edmund McMillen, has recently had The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth ported to consoles and handhelds after its initial release...

[#TBT Album Review] Nine Inch Nails – The Downward Spiral

Griffith Knoop March 24, 2016 0 Comments
Note from the Editor-in-Chief: There was some discussion about whether or not to post this article due to its dark themes and explicit language. I have chosen to put this on our website for two reasons. One reason is that this album (and all music) is art and art doesn't need to be family friendly. The other reason is that the themes covered in the album are feelings and thoughts that are faced...

[#TBT Album Review] Brand New – The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me

Carson Long March 17, 2016 0 Comments
In 2006, alternative band Brand New was just finding their sound and distinctive style. The band, coming off of a very successful album titled Deja Entendu, wrote and produced a new album under Interscope Records titled The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me. This album would expand on the intricate and layered sound from the previous album and refine it to an even more unique sound. The album,...

[#TBT Album Review] Kanye West – Late Registration

Griffith Knoop March 10, 2016 0 Comments
To kick off the first of many articles in The Sting’s new #TBT series, I’ve decided to review Kanye West’s sophomore effort, Late Registration. Every Thursday (starting today), we’re going to publish one review of an album, film, or TV show that’s at least a decade old. Before I start this review, I have a confession to make: I always had trouble getting into this album. I have no idea...

Hamilton: The Historical Rap God

Matt Dinoff March 7, 2016 0 Comments
Do you enjoy history? Do you enjoy Epic Rap Battles of History? If so, here comes the most famous rap battle of history, Hamilton. Hamilton is an American musical about the life of Alexander Hamilton. The score is a mix of traditional singing one would expect from a musical, as well as songs that include hip-hop, pop, and rap elements. Hamilton was created by Lin-Manuel Miranda after reading a...