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Music

University of Utah 2019-2020 Arts Recap

By Gabrielle Klinge, Arts Writer August 10, 2020

  The fine arts at the University of Utah were put on display in a variety of mediums during the 2019-20 school year. Theater productions, ballet concerts and orchestra performances, amongst other...

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Liberty Media May Soon Dominate the Music Industry

By Colter Hendrickson August 2, 2020

  The Department of Justice has recently accepted a potential proposal from the Liberty Media Corporation that may allow it to increase its shareholdings in rival corporation iHeartMedia by up...

(Courtesy Polydor Records)

Ellie Goulding’s ‘Brightest Blue’ Unveils a New Maturity

By Paige Lee, Arts Writer July 24, 2020

  Ellie Goulding’s newest album “Brightest Blue” was released this last month on July 17, 2020. “Brightest Blue” is Goulding’s fourth studio album. Although it was originally going...

Country trios Lady Antebellum and The Dixie Chicks change names. (courtesy Wikimedia Commons)

Lady Antebellum and The Dixie Chicks Rebrand in Wake of Protests

By Gabrielle Klinge and Oakley Burt July 3, 2020

  The ongoing protests in response to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last month have caused many people in the United States to reflect on their role within the movement to end racism...

Phoebe Bridgers released her second solo album on June 18, 2020. (Courtesy of Dead Oceans Records)

Phoebe Bridgers Delivers a Depressingly Beautiful Album With ‘Punisher’

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor June 22, 2020

  On June 18, 2020, Phoebe Bridgers released her sophomore album, “Punisher,” a day earlier than scheduled. In a tweet, Bridgers said, “I’m not pushing the record until things go back to...

The National Parks release new album “Wildflower” (Courtesy Bari Lieberman)

The National Parks Shine on ‘Wildflower’

By Paige Lee, Arts Writer June 20, 2020

  As new music is continually released this summer, one notable album at the moment is “Wildflower” by The National Parks. The National Parks are a Provo-based band that have been making music...

Members of the music industry support the BLM protests that have followed George Floyds death. (Photo by Magda Ehlers | Courtesy Pexels)

The Music Industry Reacts to Racial Injustice

By Gabrielle Klinge, Arts Writer June 11, 2020

  Members of the music industry speak out against racial injustice in order to spark change in our society. Well-known artists such as Beyonce, The Weeknd and Travis Scott have posted moving statements...

COIN performs at The Depot on Feb. 20, 2019. (Photo by Kate Button | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Escaping Into COIN’s ‘Dreamland’

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor June 4, 2020

  Earlier this year, on Feb. 21, COIN, an indie-rock band from Nashville, released their third album, “Dreamland.” Known for their upbeat and brightly optimistic anthems, this third album successfully...

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

The Chronicle Playlist: Tunes for a Summer Road Trip

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor May 31, 2020

  The turning of the seasons from spring to summer typically brings warmer weather, but for me, this seasonal change also entails shifts in my listening habits. When I might turn to more grunge...

The Nuncheon Sessions bring the concert to you. (Photo by Wendy Wei | Courtesy Pexels)

The Nuncheon Sessions: Jumping Into Online Concerts

By Paige Lee, Arts Writer May 27, 2020

  The very idea of a virtual series of concerts is fascinating — the very thought of attending a concert from home rather than from a venue is a novel concept to many. The Nuncheon Sessions is...