Billy Idol fails to relive his glory days on ‘Dream into it’ Though fun at moments and well-produced, the album sounds like a hodgepodge attempt at a bold new venture. Matt Kauffman April 28, 2025
Deftones returns with powerful high-energy set in Washington, D.C. The crowd roared across four packed levels of seating when Chino Moreno and Deftones took the stage at Capital One Arena. Matt Kauffman April 8, 2025
‘Severance’ season 2 finale returns with jaw-dropping, unstoppable climax This season expands the show’s atmosphere of dark, almost occult-like mystery, achieved through a series of perfectly executed details. Matt Kauffman March 26, 2025
‘Oceanside Countryside’ is an unfiltered glimpse into rock artist Neil Young’s past The album is the latest installment in a series once lost in the heart of the country, folk and rock scene of the 1970s. Matt Kauffman March 10, 2025
Kendrick Lamar defied ‘nightmare venue’ with innovative halftime performance From his roots in Compton to the Super Bowl, Lamar brought a cultural movement with him that recognizes itself as an unapologetic force. Matt Kauffman February 12, 2025
Smino explores loss, growth in new album ‘Maybe in Nirvana’ Smino's latest project ventures into vulnerability but lands as an experimental piece upon release. Matt Kauffman December 10, 2024
Maryland Filmmakers’ fall film festival spotlights UMD student talent The event included horror, comedy and documentary work from student filmmakers. Matt Kauffman December 8, 2024
Grammy nominations, charts signal growing acceptance of experimental music Experimental music is increasingly gaining mainstream recognition, with records such as 'New Blue Sun' and 'Brat' as contenders for the Grammys' Album of the Year award. Matt Kauffman November 22, 2024
Despite missteps, ‘From Zero’ is Linkin Park’s strongest work in years The nu metal pioneers are back with a talented new singer for their eighth studio album. Matt Kauffman November 18, 2024
New UMD woodwind-making course combines music, engineering skills Students in the course use technology such as woodworking tools and 3-D printers to create instruments. Matt Kauffman October 24, 2024