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‘The Slow Rush’ Reveals Kevin Parker’s Struggle to Live in the Moment

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor February 25, 2020

  On Feb. 14, as a gift to music lovers worldwide, Tame Impala released their fourth studio album. Following a five-year hiatus from their previous album, “Currents” — which launched the...

The Tiny Desk Contest receives thousands of submissions from bands and solo artists across the nation, all vying for one spot to play at the infamous desk and tour the country with NPR.  (Courtesy NPR)

NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest is in Full Swing

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor February 23, 2020

  The 2020 NPR Tiny Desk Contest is now accepting submissions from musicians across the nation. NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts emerged from show host Bob Boilen’s frustration with a “show” environment...

Patrick Droney just released his new single The Wire, a beautiful blend of synth-pop, rock and soul, with a powerful time-is-of-the-essence message. (Photo by Nate Hoffman | Courtesy Warner Records)

Patrick Droney’s New Single ‘The Wire’ is a Monumental Career Moment

By Parker Dunn, Online Managing Editor February 21, 2020

  Nashville-based singer-songwriter Patrick Droney is back with a striking, soulful single in “The Wire", and he's ready to take on the music world. The release of Droney’s self-titled...

(Graphic by Piper Armstrong | Daily Utah Chronicle)

January Arts Desk Favorites

  Palak Jayswal The new year equates to trying new things, right? For me, the first new thing happens to be one of my favorites from this past month. "The Miniature Wife and Other Stories" by Manuel...

Mac Miller made music for those who felt like he did and for those who were hurt like he was. (Illustration by Justin Prather | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Mac Miller’s ‘Circles’ Offers Introspection and a Final Goodbye

By Arielle Gulley, Arts Writer February 13, 2020

  I remember first listening to Mac Miller when he released his "K.I.D.S." mixtape in 2010, and I thought of him as this upbeat goofy kid who could rap and was all about having a good time. Watching...

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...