Hugo Cervantes
The absurdist delights of Gomez-Pena’s theater
To enter into Guillermo Gomez-Pena’s theater is to come to terms with the irrationality of the world. For the last 30 years, the Mexican...
In Kelela’s sea — On the singer’s debut, ”Take Me Apart”
Kelela’s asymmetrically shaved head has become a marker for the singer. As of late, she has accented the end of her locks with diamonds,...
A punk show on a balcony: Downtown Riverside ArtsWalk
High atop a balcony in downtown Riverside, live punk music was spilling onto the streets. You could see very little of the burgeoning ruckus...
Things We Enjoyed …
“Younger Now” - Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus has been many people. A revolving door of identities has dizzied Cyrus between the clean quirks of Hannah...
“Insecure”: Issa Rae’s vibrant south Los Angeles
Tourist destinations cast an elysian Los Angeles on a laminated postcard. Their idyllic 8x5 sheen is an indulgence of city myths like the grandeur...
Lorde returns with a fluorescent melodrama
Empty vodka bottles, clothes on the floor and rearranged furniture leave traces of a party that poses the thought: What happened last night? Fumbling...
The mouths of Spanish speakers
“Chantaje” by Shakira and Maluma was definitely one of the best songs of 2016; it's slinky reggaeton beat traded flirty verses between Maluma and...
“El Dorado” showcases Shakira’s golden mastery
Shakira’s eleventh LP, “El Dorado,” accomplishes a tough challenge for an artist of her stature. Being an international icon is a tough mountain to...
Lit Pick of the Week: “Against Innocence” by Jackie Wang
Radar is committed to all forms of art and entertainment and as such, will pick one book as a reading recommendation every week. This...
Alfonso Cervera’s rebozo: Item of seduction and rifle
Dance’s origins are anchored in the social. Either as tribute, celebration or mourning, dance is a way of relating to one another. UCR Dance...