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PTC presents "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical"

PTC Presents ‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical’

While lengthy, "Beautiful" is endlessy entertaining, packed with heart-warming music and inspiring tales of resilience.
By Haley Freeman, Arts Writer | February 24, 2025

  It’s beautiful to think how dynamic life is. Full of so many ups and downs, changes of direction and rises over challenges. This February 2025, Pioneer Theatre Company (PTC) presents “Beautiful:...

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Album Review: ‘Automatic’ Explores Absurdities of Reality

The Lumineers celebrate 20 years of songwriting with an album that blends humor with the absurdity of how they see the world.
By Jordan Thornblad, Arts Writer | February 19, 2025

  The Lumineers, a collaboration between Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites, gave the world a valentine by releasing their new album, “Automatic,” on Feb. 13. The 11-track hazy exploration...

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A Playlist for Every Mood This Valentine’s Day

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and no matter your plans, here is a go-to playlist to reach for if someone passes you the aux cord.
By Jordan Thornblad, Arts Writer | February 14, 2025

  Valentine’s Day is a moment set aside to celebrate love in all its forms. Whether you’re spicing up the night with a lover, partying the blues away with friends or basking in the sweet reddish-pink...

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The 67th Annual Grammy Awards: Dedicated to Love & Art

The 2025 annual awards ceremony was a night of surprises, support and social change.
By Laney Hansen, Arts Editor | February 8, 2025

  The Grammy's is one of the most anticipated music events of the year. As the 67th annual awards ceremony played out, the night shifted to shed light on issues within the system and on outside...

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Ins and Outs: New Year, New You, New Music

Entering 2025, what should be expected for the music industry's future and what should be left in the past?
By Laney Hansen, Arts Editor | January 20, 2025

  2024 was a bang of a year for music. From Charli xcx’s "BRAT" to Tyler, The Creator’s "CHROMAKOPIA," we were left with admirable figures and new faces in the music scene. As 2025 settles...

The view of the Little Cottonwood Canyon at Snowbird ski resort in Utah. This photo is take on March 8, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao "Axe" Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

A Warm Winter Playlist for Everyone

A playlist to keep you feeling warm and fuzzy through the winter season.
By Samuel Loveland, Arts Writer | December 23, 2024

  Cold temperatures, gray skies and the occasional light snowfall — that’s right, winter is already almost upon us. Zip up your coat, put on your beanies and get ready to enjoy the season with...

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‘AFTERCARE’ is a Step-Up in Barrett’s Artistry

Giving the listener the sense of walking into the club with the first track, “STAY ALIVE” captures the sense of coming down from an emotionally charged night and leaving at the break of dawn.
By Mikaela Ponce, Arts Writer | December 1, 2024

  Nessa Barrett released her second studio album “AFTERCARE” on Nov. 15, and it’s everything fans of the Arctic Monkeys and the Neighbourhood 2014 grunge Tumblr have been waiting for.  Barrett...

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Album Review: Kelsea Ballerini’s ‘Patterns’ Breaks Old Habits

“Patterns” explores her new found confidence and love for life through 15 songs within the bounds of a 46 minute album.
By Jordan Thornblad, Arts Writer | November 21, 2024

  Heartbreak, confidence and self-worth. These are the themes that Kelsea Ballerini explores in her new album “Patterns." It was released on Oct. 25 with her co-producer Alysa Vanderheym. The...