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Parker Dunn says Georgias new album Seeking Thrills makes me want to go full Jennifer Beals Maniac under aggressive strobe lights. (Photo by Hailey Danielson | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Georgia’s ‘Seeking Thrills’ Reaches New Etheral and Electric Heights

By Parker Dunn, Online Managing Editor February 11, 2020

  The new year and decade are off to an impressive start within the music industry. Multi-talented U.K. artist Georgia’s electrifying sophomore album “Seeking Thrills” is at the forefront....

(Photo by: Justin Prather | The Daily Utah Chronicle).

The Chronicle Playlist: Slow it Down

By Cade Anderson, Arts Writer February 9, 2020

    February is a strange time — winter is about to burst at the seams but spring still feels eons away, and smack in the middle of the month is one of the most polarizing holidays...

(Photo by Justin Prather | Daily Utah Chronicle)

‘Manic:’ a Radical Chase for Catharsis

By Palak Jayswal, Arts Editor January 28, 2020

  We're almost a month into 2020 and some of the biggest names in the music industry are kicking off the decade with heart-wrenching, introspective albums. From Selena Gomez’s honest “Rare”...

A still from “Miss Americana” by Lana Wilson, an official selection of the Documentary Premiers program at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. (Courtesy of Sundance Institute)

Taylor Swift Harnesses Her Power in Intimate Documentary ‘Miss Americana’

By Oakley Burt, Arts Editor January 24, 2020

  On a chilly Thursday night in the small mountain town of Park City, the Sundance Film Festival began debuting its 2020 films selected from across the globe. This year, the opening film for Sundance’s...

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Wei-Cheng Wu | Unsplash)

Gearing Up for the Grammys: Best New Artist

By Palak Jayswal, Arts Editor January 18, 2020

  With the Grammys coming up at the end of the month, all eyes and ears from the music industry are focused on the nominees. While we've talked about the Grammys as a whole and the Record of the...

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Wei-Cheng Wu | Unsplash)

Gearing Up for the Grammys: Record of the Year

By Oakley Burt, Arts Editor January 15, 2020

  Awards season is officially in full swing, from the American Music Awards to the Golden Globes, and now, music’s biggest night is right around the corner — the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards....

(Graphic by David Onwukeme | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Burt and Button’s Favorite Albums of 2019

By Kate Button and Oakley Burt December 28, 2019

  For a playlist featuring the albums listed in this article, click here. For more music recommendations from the Daily Utah Chronicle, click here. As 2019 comes to an end, it's time to look...

(Courtesy of Clare Gillen and Alexandre Moors)

Kim Petras — Electrifying at The Depot

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor December 7, 2019

For the second-to-last stop in the United States on her “Clarity Tour,” Kim Petras played for a wildly energetic crowd at The Depot on Dec. 5. With her insane vocal talent that rose above and beyond...

Lizzo performs at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul, MN. She received eight Grammy nominations, more than any other artist this year. (Courtesy Wikimedia Commons)

Gearing Up for the Grammys: The Nominations

By Palak Jayswal, Arts Editor December 4, 2019

The 62nd Annual Grammy Awards are set to air on Jan. 26 with 84 categories of nominees, and music lovers and fans all over the world are anxiously awaiting the results. Over 1,160 candidates were submitted...

(Courtesy of Clare Gillen and Alexandre Moors)

Kim Petras Brings The Clarity Tour to SLC

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor December 2, 2019

Of all the rising names in pop music, there is no one like Kim Petras. After being thrust into the spotlight as one of the youngest openly transgender artists, her popularity as both an independent musician...