Angela S. Berkowitz
Latest Articles
Portrait of an Artist: John B. Austin '56
Renowned opera composer John B. Austin speaks about his love of composition and music
Florence + The Machine’s Expansive Music
With “Ceremonials,” Welch has left behind that almost juvenile demeanor and come into her own unique style that showcases both her fabulous voice and the lyrically ingenious, beat-heavy music that backs her vocals. “Ceremonials” is a deeply compelling album, a synthesis of extremely enjoyable pop forms and profound poetic meaning.
DJ Shadow Makes Blunt, Uncompelling Album
It sometimes seems like DJ Shadow is striving for mediocrity. DJ Shadow, legally known as Josh Davis, has come a long way since his popular debut LP, “Endtroducing......” Unfortunately, his trajectory has been a steady downward slope. Shadow’s newest album, “The Less You Know, the Better,” is somewhat lacking.
Preview: Far Away
In the play’s dystopian vision of the future, everything must take sides, and the word “alliance” doesn’t even exist.