Isabella Cisneros

Associate Arts Editor

CONTRIBUTIONS

Notes on the 1975's "Notes"

The 1975’s new album, "Notes on a Conditional Form," is ambitious in both magnitude and scope; the band succeeds in delivering their truest record yet.

ARTS

June 1, 2020

Lenny Bruce: Comedy and Censorship

At times losing its footing, Ronnie Marmo’s one-man show "I’m Not A Comedian…I’m Lenny Bruce" delves into the life of Lenny Bruce, and his fight against censorship.

ARTS

May 25, 2020

"Petals for Armor": Finding Strength in Vulnerability

Hayley Williams’s first solo album is a guide to healing and self-love, equally profound and enjoyable.

ARTS

May 23, 2020

Yes, and Scene! Long-Form Improv for the Streaming Age

With creative wit and the occasional blunder, "Middleditch and Schwartz" is a welcome add to the improv world.

ARTS

May 2, 2020

"Chopped": Beat the Judge or Glorify the Judge?

The new series of "Chopped" is marred by an inconsistency of judging standards and decisions throughout.

ARTS

April 27, 2020

A Reprieve From Chaos With Dayglow

In one of Chicago's final concerts before closures, Dayglow turned Shubas Tavern into a respite from the oncoming chaos with their exhilarating stage presence.

ARTS

April 1, 2020

Youuu Should Listen to Coin’s Newest Album

Coin reinvents their sound but loses none of the magic in “Dreamland.”

ARTS

March 3, 2020

Why They Tell the Story and Why We Should Listen

rom an original set design to incisive sociopolitical commentary, writer Isabella Cisneros makes the case to watch "Once on This Island" while you still can.

ARTS

February 14, 2020