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A Review of Kilby Headliner’s ‘Pinkerton’
By Grace Maya, News Writer • May 17, 2025

  Weezer is set to perform Saturday at Salt Lake City’s premier summer music festival, Kilby Block Party. The musical group's position...

Botanical Animal opens for Peter Bjorn and John at Urban Lounge in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Photo by Matisse McMullin | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
Livin’ the Dream With Peter, Bjorn and John
By Laney Hansen, Arts Editor • May 16, 2025

  Calling all millennials: Peter Bjorn and John are back in business. With support from local band Botanical Animal — also referred...

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Thrifting Is Not Only Environmentally Chic but Economically Classy
By Laney Hansen, Arts Editor • May 15, 2025

This article originally appeared in the Money print issue, in stands March 2025. It has not been updated and some information may be out of date. We’ve...

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Spring With Rumi: Celebrating One of History’s Greatest Poets
By Luke Utley, Arts Writer • May 14, 2025

  Jalal al-Din Rumi was a Persian poet who lived in the 13th century and created a tremendous amount of literary works. His poems focus...

"Land of Roots" by Mustafa Bin Javed (Courtesy of Emmbeejaay Productions)
‘Land of Roots’ Explores Identity and Division
By Isra Habib, Assistant Arts Editor • May 13, 2025

  University of Utah alumnus Mustafa Bin Javed’s “Land of Roots” is a documentary short that examines identity, immigration and...

Fans in the mosh pit during Osees' performance at the 2023 Kilby Block Party on May 13, 2023. (Courtesy of Robert Sagers)
Kilby Block Party 6 to Feature 10 Debuting Local Artists
By Hailey Edmonds, Arts Writer • May 12, 2025

Kilby Block Party 6 is right around the corner, where 10 local bands will debut at the iconic Salt Lake City festival. The Block Party has...

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The Cost of Creativity: Financial Realities of Emerging Fashion Businesses
By Jordan Thornblad, Arts Writer • May 9, 2025

This article originally appeared in the Money print issue, in stands March 2025. It has not been updated and some information may be out of date. Passion,...

Cameron Winter photographed by Adam Powell | Courtesy: Partisan Records
‘Heavy Metal’ Album Review: Cameron Winter Is Swimming Alone
By Brody Leibforth May 8, 2025

  Geese’s leading man, Cam Winter, is shaking up the indie-alt scene with his debut solo project, "Heavy Metal." Winter’s work...

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Explore Hogle Zoo After Dark With ZooLuminate
By Isra Habib, Assistant Arts Editor • May 7, 2025

  Right next to Salt Lake City’s Emigration Canyon, Hogle Zoo has been a cherished place for families since its opening in 1931. The...

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Salt Lake is a Reader’s Paradise
By Jordan Thornblad, Arts Writer • May 5, 2025

  A quietness falls over the University of Utah. The semester is over, and summer has begun to take root. The mountains have traded white...

"Lady of the House" Courtesy of Katie Sanyal
How Katie Sanyal Turned a Student Project Into Her Debut Novel
By Isra Habib, Assistant Arts Editor • May 5, 2025

  Katie Sanyal, graduating this spring with a BA in English from the University of Utah, started “Lady of the House” during a year-long...

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‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ is Masterfully Brutal
By Jordan Thornblad, Arts Writer • May 5, 2025

This review is spoiler-free. You know those stories that you enter knowing that all of the characters are going to die, but you read them...

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If You’ve Seen a Horror Movie, You’ve Seen ‘Until Dawn’
By Luke Utley, Arts Writer • May 4, 2025

  “Until Dawn” was released on April 25, 2025, and stars Ella Rubin. The film was directed by David F. Sandberg and was produced...

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Essential Wardrobe Items and Accessories for Spring
By Ava Hart, Arts Writer • May 3, 2025

  Spring is here, which means it is time for a closet spring cleaning and refresh. Choosing the perfect new spring clothing pieces can...

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A Guide to Dressing for Kilby Block Party
By Ava Hart, Arts Writer • May 2, 2025

  Kilby Block Party is Salt Lake City's largest indie music festival, and it's coming back for another year this May.  The block...

The Block U on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City. (Courtesy of the University of Utah)
A Sentimental Senior Bucket List
By Jordan Thornblad, Arts Writer • May 2, 2025

  As the semester is coming to a close and the time until graduation is growing shorter and shorter, seniors are hit with the realization...

Rami Malek as Charles Heller. (Courtesy: 20th Century Studios)
‘The Amateur’ Is a Bargain Bin Espionage Story
By Luke Utley, Arts Writer • April 30, 2025

  “The Amateur,” directed by James Hawes, stars Rami Malek. It was produced and distributed by 20th Century Studios and opened in...

Cate Blanchett as Kathryn St. Jean and Michael Fassbender as George Woodhouse in director Steven Soderbergh’s "BLACK BAG." (Courtesy: Claudette Barius/Focus Features © 2025 All Rights Reserved.)
Steven Soderbergh’s ‘Black Bag’ Is About What We Expected
By Samuel Loveland, Arts Writer • April 30, 2025

Steven Soderbergh has had quite the decade so far. Since returning from a brief retirement in 2013, his output has been a mixed bag. Play-the-hits-style...

Aminé performs at ASUU's annual Grand Kerfuffle at the A. Ray Olpin Student Union in Salt Lake City on Friday, April 18, 2025. (Matisse McMullin | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
Photo Story: Aminé Electrifies the U
By Addy Cowley and Matisse McMullin April 24, 2025

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