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Artwork for Stage 6 of "Everywhere at the End of Time." (Courtesy Ivan Seal)

‘Everywhere at the End of Time’ Depicts the Horrors of Dementia Through Sound

By Parker Dunn, Online Managing Editor September 26, 2020

  I’m more familiar than most with the horrors of dementia — my grandpa had Alzheimer’s disease — but I am still a stranger to how terrifying it must be to actually experience such mental...

The Neighbourhood performing in 2014 (courtesy Flickr.)

Dive Into a Futuristic World with The Neighbourhood’s ‘Chip Chrome & The Mono-Tones’

By Oakley Burt, Arts Editor September 25, 2020

  California indie-rock band The Neighbourhood has ushered in a new era with the release of their latest album “Chip Chrome & The Mono-Tones.” The band first teased the album back in August...

(Courtesy of Allison James)

Artist of the Week: Allison James

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

  For Allison James, music has always been a constant in her life. James, a senior at the University of Utah, was first interested in singing and playing the piano as a child, and now she is an...

(Design by Malithi Gunawardena | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Pop Cultured: Let’s Ignore Celebrities

By Cade Anderson, Arts Writer September 21, 2020

  Like many others raised in conservative religions, I learned early on in life to hold a healthy disdain for celebrities and the “sinful” lifestyles they championed. Nowadays, it’s not celebrities’...

"BS" single artwork. (Courtesy Interscope Records)

‘BS’ Is Another Spaced-Out, Genre-Bending Single From Still Woozy

By Cade Anderson, Arts Writer September 12, 2020

  A laid-back Sven Gamsky, wearing a purple T-shirt and resting against some pillows on his bed for a virtual press conference hosted by Universal Music Group last week, confessed that he still...

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Twilight Concert Series Presents ‘Light Up Locals,’ A New Twist on Venue Shows for a Good Cause

By Zoe Gottlieb, Arts Writer September 10, 2020

  During normal operations, the Salt Lake City Twilight Concert Series allows community members to rejoice in the last days of Summer. Balmy weather, resplendent colors, quirky food trucks, and...

English singer, songwriter and musician Declan McKenna. (Courtesy New Musical Express)

Declan McKenna’s ‘Zeros’ Explores Being Young During an Apocalypse

By Cade Anderson, Arts Writer September 5, 2020

  There’s a palpable anxiety pulsing through the veins of Declan McKenna’s funky, synth-pop sophomore record. Released Sept. 4, 2020, “Zeros” retains the youthful spirit and critical social...

The Happy Fits (Courtesy The Syndicate)

The Happy Fits Balance Introspection and Optimism on ‘What Could Be Better’

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor September 2, 2020

  On Aug. 28, The Happy Fits released “What Could Be Better,” a successful and impressive collection of ten tracks that showcase their effervescent, lively music that blend classic instruments...

(Cartoon by Isabelle Schlegel | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Apple Music Rebrands Beats 1 Radio

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor August 29, 2020

  Whether it’s something you turn on in the car on a drive or if you have a favorite station with a host you keep returning to, radio plays a huge role in how we consume music, even in the era...

(Courtesy Christine Hahn)

Katy Perry Revisits Her Pure Pop Roots in Upcoming Album ‘Smile’

By Cade Anderson, Arts Writer August 24, 2020

  Those of us college students who were in our formative, early adolescent years when “Teenage Dream” was released ten years ago are likely to feel some nostalgia — or some strong memories...