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Music

Reggae Rise Up ushers in huge crowds, good vibes at the Complex

Reggae Rise Up ushers in huge crowds, good vibes at the Complex

March 8, 2016

Reggae Rise Up proved itself to be, once again, one of Utah’s most popular music festivals on Saturday night at The Complex. Since 2011, the festival has attracted some of the biggest names in reggae,...

Tunes Tuesday: The Seven Best Covers of Classic and Contemporary Jams

March 1, 2016

From ice cream to sports teams to music — everyone has their favorites. Some people like death metal, and some people like Taylor Swift, and that's okay — to each their own. However, if you have a...

The Runnin flUTES perform in the Dumke Recital Hall at the U in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, February 26th, 2016. (Rishi Deka, Daily Utah Chronicle)

U Flute Choir Gives a Harmonic and Dynamic Performance

February 29, 2016

The“Runnin’ fl’UTES,” the campus flute choir, hit a slam dunk at their spring recital last Friday. Directed by Tiffany Sedgley, the group performed a series of pieces showcasing soloists, small...

Megadeth Thrashes At SLC Tour Stop, But The Complex Fails To Deliver

Megadeth Thrashes At SLC Tour Stop, But The Complex Fails To Deliver

February 26, 2016

Fronted by Dave Mustaine, Megadeth has proven itself to be one of the best and most influential heavy metal bands of all time. Although the band went through a slump with previously released albums, their...

Tunes Tuesday: New Album Khalifa Is The Same Old Wiz

Tunes Tuesday: New Album “Khalifa” Is The Same Old Wiz

February 23, 2016

There is comfort in the familiar, and Wiz Khalifa’s latest album, “Khalifa,” is about as familiar as you can get. The album, released Feb. 5, comes not long after Khalifa's recent stint in prison...

University combined choirs winter concert, Friday Feb. 19, 2016. (Mike Sheehan, Daily Utah Chronicle)

U Choirs Present an Eclectic Array of Music

February 22, 2016

Pitch-perfect melodies, hauntingly beautiful harmonies and stunning vocals — all cliché phrases and yet, all ways to describe the latest performance by the U’s A Cappella and Chamber Choirs. But no...

Alt Rock Band The Hollow Comes to SLC, Promises Not to Disappoint

Alt Rock Band “The Hollow” Comes to SLC, Promises “Not to Disappoint”

February 19, 2016

Despite what you may have heard, rock'n'roll is not dead — at least, not yet. Bands like The Hollow are working to ensure the genre stays relevant, even as the rest of the world says its time has come...

Jazz Spotlight Concert Brings Life and Energy to Audiences

Jazz Spotlight Concert Brings Life and Energy to Audiences

February 18, 2016

One of the best sections of the U’s School of Music, the Jazz Performance Ensemble, had its first Spotlight Concert on Tuesday, Feb. 16, playing with a diverse and passionate style that never fails to...

Tune Tuesday: Trevor Hall the Perfect Remedy for Stress

Tune Tuesday: Trevor Hall the Perfect Remedy for Stress

February 16, 2016

It's not uncommon to find songs that feel like a relaxing breath of fresh air, but it's rare to find an entire album that feels consistently chill, poetic and refreshing."Kala" by Trevor Hall just so happens...

Good Music and Good Vibes: A Behind the Scenes Look at Fortunate Youth

Good Music and Good Vibes: A Behind the Scenes Look at Fortunate Youth

February 8, 2016

Sold out concert? Normally, this statement would be a cause for alarm to most music-lovers, but not when you’re on a first-name basis with an incredibly public-friendly band. Fortunate Youth returned...