Category: Arts-Entertainment

In the early 2000s, a television show emerged that would leave an indelible mark on pop culture and the concepts of empowerment and independence for a new generation. Created by Amy Sherman-Paladino,…

There are many perspectives of art and what it makes people feel. Art is subjective, but is all art appreciated? In the past year, TikTok videos gained traction of tourists lined up…

Hard at work in his New Smyrna Beach bedroom, Gabriel Hernandez sits at his Apple Mac Mini, mixing sounds he created on GarageBand. Hernandez is preparing for his second album, making sure…

In under a week, some of the biggest names in rock n’ roll will unite at one of the nation’s largest music festivals, and it’s only five minutes from campus. Daytona International…

At midnight, on Friday, April 19, audiences listened to Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Tortured Poets Department.” Not even two hours later, the second half of the album was unexpectedly released, a…

Benson Boone, a previous underdog with known singles such as “In the Stars” and “Ghost Town,” released his long-awaited freshman album Fireworks & Rollerblades on April 5, 2024.  Boone’s rising fame started…

The Daytona State College Theatre department presents “Xanadu,” their spring musical, opening on Saturday, April 20.  More likely to be known for the film it was based on, starring Oliva Newton- John…

Ariana Grande has been a relevant figure in pop culture since her long-standing role in the kids show “Victorious” and her eventual breakthrough in the music industry that catapulted her to fame….

Nashville, Seattle, L.A.: all major cities within the US where aspiring musicians dream of making it big. Daytona Beach likely won’t be found on that list, as over the years, the area’s music scene…

From the snarky satire reminiscent of “American Idiot” to the swingy drum patterns and power chords of “Dookie,” “Saviors” is undisputedly Green Day. 14 studio albums in, 51-year-olds Billie Joe Armstrong, Tré Cool…