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‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ Album Review: Billie Eilish Makes a Comeback

By Jordan Thornblad, Arts Writer May 23, 2024

  On May 17, 2024, nine-time Grammy Award winner Billie Eilish rocked the internet with the release of her third studio album: "Hit Me Hard and Soft." The album remains true to Eilish’s authentic...

Kendrick Lamar: Drake's Biggest Hater

Kendrick Lamar: Drake’s Biggest Hater

By Ethan Udy, Arts Writer May 15, 2024

  Renowned Pulitzer lyricist Kendrick Lamar's beef with Drake, a famous hip-hop artist, has exploded across the internet. Bystanders have taken to social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok...

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Dua Lipa ‘Radical Optimism’ Proves She’s In a Mindset of Complete Positivity

By Mikaela Ponce, Arts Writer May 12, 2024

  On May 3, Dua Lipa released her third studio album “Radical Optimism.” Heavily inspired by disco and early 2000s pop, the electro-pop beats will have you caught up in the song before the...

Jim and Sam perform at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on April 19, 2023. (Photo by Madeline Van Wagenen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Photo Series: 2024 Grand Kerfuffle

By Madeline Van Wagenen, Photo Director April 29, 2024

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‘The Tortured Poets Department’ Analysis From a Tortured Poet

By Eliza Delgado, Arts Editor April 28, 2024

  Taylor Swift continues to prove she is a true mastermind. While receiving a Grammy at the 2024 Grammys, Swift announced her 11th studio album “The Tortured Poets Department.” Here is...

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girl in red’s ‘I’M DOING IT AGAIN BABY’: She’s Back!

By Laney Hansen, Arts Writer April 27, 2024

  Three years after her last release "if i could make it go quiet," girl in red has returned with quite the comeback. Norwegian indie pop star Marie Ulven Ringheim released her new album on April...

Lana Del Rey at Coachella. (Courtesy of Wikemedia Commons via Justin Higuchi from Los Angeles, CA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 )

Coachella 2024: The Stars of the Show

By Mikaela Ponce, Arts Writer April 26, 2024

  The 2024 Coachella headliners put on a show that highlighted each of their music, talents and passions in the most beautiful way. Lana Del Rey — A Tribute to her Career Lana Del Rey surprised...

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Coachella 2024: A Rundown of the Major Music Moments

By Mikaela Ponce, Arts Writer April 25, 2024

  Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival took place in Indio, CA over the past two weekends — April 12-14 and 19-21. For all those who had to miss it due to finals, here's a rundown of all...

David Kushner performs at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on April 19, 2024. (Photo by Madeline Van Wagenen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

2024 Grand Kerfuffle Recap: David Kushner is Mr. (Un)Forgettable

By Jordan Thornblad, Arts Writer April 23, 2024

  The night began as a slow burn. The gates were opened and University of Utah students flooded into the free concert, gathering glow sticks and wristbands on their way. The students piled onto...

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Are the Costs of Live Theater Worth It?

By Haley Freeman, Arts Writer April 16, 2024

  Attending a Broadway show is a costly affair for the audience member, but what about the costs of running the show? With rising production costs, theater payments and other fees, putting on a...