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Pop-Cultured: The Morality of Leaked Music

By Oakley Burt, Arts Editor April 17, 2020

  There’s something to be said about the excitement a music listener feels leading up to an album's release. There’s the waiting in anticipation — for what feels like an eternity — since...

Celebrating 50 years of “Elton John” (Cartoon by Isabelle Schlegel | Daily Utah Chronicle)

50 Years of ‘Elton John:’ The Weird, Wonderful and Songs In Between

By Oakley Burt, Arts Editor April 11, 2020

  Happy birthday to Elton John’s smash hit album, “Elton John,” released 50 years ago on April 10, 1970. There are few artists who have achieved the cross-generational appeal and success...

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5 Seconds of Summer’s ‘CALM’ Gives a Splash of Life

By Paige Lee, Arts Writer April 11, 2020

  In the midst of a global pandemic, 5 Seconds of Summer released an album titled “CALM.” “CALM” contains 12 songs, two of which were already very popular stand-alones long before the full...

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...

Lauvs new album ~How Im 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...

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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...

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 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...

Patrick Droney just released his new single The Wire, a beautiful blend of synth-pop, rock and soul, with a powerful time-is-of-the-essence message. (Photo by Nate Hoffman | Courtesy Warner Records)

Patrick Droney’s New Single ‘The Wire’ is a Monumental Career Moment

By Parker Dunn, Online Managing Editor February 21, 2020

  Nashville-based singer-songwriter Patrick Droney is back with a striking, soulful single in “The Wire", and he's ready to take on the music world. The release of Droney’s self-titled...

Mac Miller made music for those who felt like he did and for those who were hurt like he was. (Illustration by Justin Prather | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Mac Miller’s ‘Circles’ Offers Introspection and a Final Goodbye

By Arielle Gulley, Arts Writer February 13, 2020

  I remember first listening to Mac Miller when he released his "K.I.D.S." mixtape in 2010, and I thought of him as this upbeat goofy kid who could rap and was all about having a good time. Watching...