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"Music’s abilities are limitless — it has the power to heal, lift spirits and transcend cultural boundaries." (Courtesy mohammadmetri | Unsplash)

‘Together At Home’ Series Showcases Music’s Limitless Abilities

By Oakley Burt, Arts Editor March 26, 2020

  As the nation and many countries across the globe adjust to the new reality of life amidst the coronavirus outbreak, the music industry has taken a significant hit. With concert venues closed...

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

The Chronicle Playlist: New Growth

By Cade Andereson March 24, 2020

    All of our interactions and conversations now are in the context of the atmosphere of unease that has descended over the world in the past week. As a human species, we are collectively...

Lauv's new album "~How I'm Feeling~" was released on March 6. Pa (Cartoon by Izzy Schlegel)

Lauv Explores the Spectrum of Emotion with Debut ‘~How I’m Feeling~’

By Palak Jayswal, Arts Editor March 22, 2020

  It may come as a surprise to most that Lauv, or Ari Leff, has just released his debut album, "~How I'm Feeling~," at the beginning of March. After all, the pop artist is already well known for...

(The Weeknd released his new album “After Hours” on March 20 | Cartoon by Isabelle Schlegel )

The Weeknd Returns to Hopeless, Loveless Hedonism on ‘After Hours’

By Oakley Burt, Arts Editor March 21, 2020

  Since Abel Tesfaye emerged as The Weeknd in 2011 with his moody and mesmerizing mixtape “House of Balloons,” he’s kept listeners on their toes, intentionally or not, dividing his career...

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Coronavirus Hits the Music Industry

By Parker Dunn, Online Managing Editor March 20, 2020

  COVID-19 has been the talk of the town since it was declared a pandemic on Wednesday, March 11. Panic, hysteria and the hoarding of toilet paper and hand sanitizer seem to be the main occupants...

(Cartoon by Isabelle Schlegel | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Pop-Cultured: Zane Lowe Perfects the Art of Making Musicians Comfortable

By Oakley Burt, Arts Editor March 7, 2020

  Interviewing is an essential part of journalism — as clichéd as it sounds, the art of gathering information from others plays a major role in crafting a story. It’s arguably the hardest...

Envelop is a "a 3D, 32-speaker audiovisual experience" that hosts ev(Courtesy Envelop)

Envelop’s Immersive 3D Sound Experience Changes Music Appreciation

By Parker Dunn, Online Managing Editor March 5, 2020

  I was absolutely fascinated the first time I heard of Envelop — just the mere thought of a 3D, 32-speaker audiovisual experience had no trouble piquing my interest. When I found out they were...

"The Seratones’ “Power” is truly an homage to social progress and the strength that can be found in vulnerably honest storytelling. "(Courtesy The Seratones)

Vulnerability, Honesty and Social Critiques within the Seratones’ ‘Power’

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor March 3, 2020

  The Seratones are a five-piece group based out of Shreveport, Louisiana that has explored genre lines from punk rock to gospel music filtered through jazz and blues lenses. On “Power,” the...

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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...