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The Happy Fits (Courtesy The Syndicate)

The Happy Fits Balance Introspection and Optimism on ‘What Could Be Better’

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor September 2, 2020

  On Aug. 28, The Happy Fits released “What Could Be Better,” a successful and impressive collection of ten tracks that showcase their effervescent, lively music that blend classic instruments...

(Cartoon by Isabelle Schlegel | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Apple Music Rebrands Beats 1 Radio

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor August 29, 2020

  Whether it’s something you turn on in the car on a drive or if you have a favorite station with a host you keep returning to, radio plays a huge role in how we consume music, even in the era...

Beck and NASA collaborate to create an immersive visual album for Hyperspace (Courtesy Indigo Show)

Beck and NASA Bring ‘Hyperspace’ to Life with an Audiovisual Experience

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor August 23, 2020

  On Aug. 12, Beck released a new version of his 2019 album, “Hyperspace.” This new release features a visual component created in collaboration with NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory....

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Lizzy McAlpine’s ‘Give Me a Minute’ Conveys Heartache in Wistful Harmony

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor August 21, 2020

  If you've spent the past month in a Taylor Swift-induced state of wistful ennui following the release of her surprise album “Folklore” and crave more of the same, look no further than Lizzy...

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Mystery Author Gerald Elias is Set to Release Political Thriller ‘The Beethoven Sequence’

By Gabrielle Klinge, Arts Writer August 18, 2020

  Local author, Gerald Elias, is gearing up to release his first political thriller titled “The Beethoven Sequence.” Elias is a well-known writer in Salt Lake City and has authored multiple...

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Resonate: Putting Artists First in the Age of Streaming

By Paige Lee, Arts Writer August 14, 2020

  The world of streaming is not a kind one for artists. In the past, consumers have had to purchase entire albums in order to listen to songs. Now, users can simply pay a small, monthly fee to...

Students from the Utah Ballet Department perform in a dress rehearsel in the Marriot Center for Dance on campus on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015.

Defying Expectations: How Six Student Artists Are Continuing to Create

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor August 13, 2020

  The art world has experienced massive shifts over the past few months. From the rolling news of cancellation and closures in March and April to attempts to redefine and reopen artistic spaces...

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Liberty Media May Soon Dominate the Music Industry

By Colter Hendrickson August 2, 2020

  The Department of Justice has recently accepted a potential proposal from the Liberty Media Corporation that may allow it to increase its shareholdings in rival corporation iHeartMedia by up...

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Ellie Goulding’s ‘Brightest Blue’ Unveils a New Maturity

By Paige Lee, Arts Writer July 24, 2020

  Ellie Goulding’s newest album “Brightest Blue” was released this last month on July 17, 2020. “Brightest Blue” is Goulding’s fourth studio album. Although it was originally going...

Phoebe Bridgers released her second solo album on June 18, 2020. (Courtesy of Dead Oceans Records)

Phoebe Bridgers Delivers a Depressingly Beautiful Album With ‘Punisher’

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor June 22, 2020

  On June 18, 2020, Phoebe Bridgers released her sophomore album, “Punisher,” a day earlier than scheduled. In a tweet, Bridgers said, “I’m not pushing the record until things go back to...