Skylar Sena, Author at The Statesman

The 1975 revisit their musical roots in new album “Being Funny in a Foreign Language”

Skylar SenaArts MusicOctober 18, 2022October 18, 2022

Fans of The 1975 — myself included — were pleased with the nostalgic sound and tone of “Being Funny” and felt it was a return to the sound they know and love from Healy and the band.

Nostalgia: tricking our memories and media

Skylar SenaArts Culture OpinionsSeptember 30, 2022

#OPINION: CM Punk’s berating of his colleagues and backstage political strife got me thinking — given his history of conflict and displeasure in his former company, why bring Punk back to the squared circle in the first place? The answer is simple: nostalgia.

Behind the curtain: the struggles of the women outside the wrestling ring

Skylar SenaArts Culture SportsJuly 31, 2022October 21, 2022

Despite the vital role of women in the wrestling industry who aren’t taking bumps on the mat, they hardly receive the respect they deserve, simply because of their female presence in a fiercely un-female arena.

“Cold Day In the Sun”: Remembering Taylor Hawkins

Jeremy Portnoy & Skylar SenaArts MusicApril 3, 2022

Taylor Hawkins’ death on March 25, while heartbreaking for grunge lovers around the world, is yet another mourning period they are all too familiar with.

The role of music in movies

Skylar SenaArts Movies MusicMarch 28, 2022

Music and movies will always intertwine. The intermingling of the two creates cinematic powerhouses, and propels each component far beyond the expectations of those in the writer’s room or in the movie theater.

The ugly representation of sexy women in TV – thanks, but no thanks

Skylar SenaArts Sex and Relationships 2022 TVMarch 6, 2022

Whether it be Marilyn Monroe in “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” or Margot Robbie in “The Wolf of Wall Street,” women’s bodies have been used as pawns for both the men in the movies and the audiences drooling over their popcorn.

“Jeen-yuhs”: Kanye West and the reality of unmedicated heartbreak

Skylar SenaArts MusicFebruary 28, 2022

Following an ugly divorce from Kim Kardashian — characterized by petty house purchases, “Skete” Davidson and the muse from “Uncut Gems” — the rapper-turned-fashion designer has created quite a stir on the platform.

The Statesman’s Valentine’s Day playlist

Skylar SenaArts MusicFebruary 14, 2022February 14, 2022

What better way to celebrate than with some love-inspired lyrics? Here are some of the top songs to play this Valentine’s Day, whether the lovebug has bitten you or not.

“Santa Tell Me…” is Christmas music really good?

Skylar SenaArts MusicDecember 6, 2021

Whether you believe Michael Bublé should start defrosting before or after the turkey, there’s one important question that needs to be answered: is Christmas music actually good?

Read Southall Band releases new album “For The Birds”

Skylar SenaArts MusicNovember 24, 2021

Read Southall, lead singer of his self-titled band, discussed the heart and soul that has gone into all of his lyrical projects, including the band’s most recent album release, “For The Birds,” in an interview with The Statesman.