AltWeeklies Wire
Understanding in a ‘Trainwreck’new
Writer and actress Amy Schumer’s “Trainwreck” hit theaters July 17.
Jackson Free Press |
Micah Smith |
07-24-2015 |
Movies
The Streaming Landscapenew
When it comes to music-streaming services, I'm usually late to the party, and not fashionably so. It's probably forgivable that I didn't hop onboard Spotify when it launched in Sweden in October 2008.
Jackson Free Press |
Micah Smith |
05-21-2015 |
Music
Other Gems of Robin Williamsnew
When actor Robin Williams passed away at age 63, the entertainment world lost one of its sharpest wits and most diverse talents.
Jackson Free Press |
Micah Smith |
10-03-2014 |
Movies
Lit Highlights September 2014new
Fall might mean football season to a lot of people, but the conscientious bookworm knows changing leaves mean that your favorite bookstores are changing their shelves.
Jackson Free Press |
Micah Smith |
09-11-2014 |
Books
Pitbull Doesn’t Know What Love Meansnew
Contemporary artists such as Pitbull often forgo realistic depictions of life to maintain a persona.
Jackson Free Press |
Micah Smith |
05-22-2014 |
Music
Wayward Awardsnew
The Grammys have fallen to industry-influenced promotion of artists like four-time winner Macklemore rather than representing music creators and listeners.
Jackson Free Press |
Micah Smith |
03-07-2014 |
Music
Closing Out 2013—The Year's Best Albumsnew
A Great Big Pile of Leaves and several other exceptional acts provided some much appreciated quality to 2013’s musical offerings.
Jackson Free Press |
Micah Smith |
01-09-2014 |
Music
The Buddy Systemnew
Musicians have always formed connections with their contemporaries, whether it be bitter rivalry, close-knit brotherhood or something between the two.
Jackson Free Press |
Micah Smith |
12-16-2013 |
Music
Chance the Purchasenew
Blind-purchasing music can put your preconceived tastes to the test.
Jackson Free Press |
Micah Smith |
10-17-2013 |
Music
A Critique on Criticsnew
Music reviews are often polarizing because music itself is polarizing.
Jackson Free Press |
Micah Smith |
09-09-2013 |
Music
Pop: A Social Mirrornew
What does Elvis have in common with Daft Punk? Pop music holds the answer.
Jackson Free Press |
Micah Smith |
07-29-2013 |
Music
Internet Killed the Video Starnew
YouTube has made it all too easy to see any music video, any time, changing the way we see the art form.
Jackson Free Press |
Micah Smith |
07-01-2013 |
Tech
One and Donenew
Even though most listeners associate him with only one song, Gotye created a whole album of songs worth hearing over and over.
Jackson Free Press |
Micah Smith |
06-13-2013 |
Music
Phoenix’s ‘Bankrupt!’ Boasts Broader Rangenew
Thomas Mars and the band Phoenix show great growth on their new album.
Jackson Free Press |
Micah Smith |
06-02-2013 |
Music
Short and Sweet, No Longer Obsoletenew
Whether it's coercion from record companies or an imperfectionist's stance on music crafting, bands have a tendency to blend the bad in with the good.
Jackson Free Press |
Micah Smith |
05-20-2013 |
Music
