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Indie Duo Matt and Kim Prepare for the Ogden Twilight Concert Series

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor July 21, 2019

  The Brooklyn-based electronic dance-punk duo Matt and Kim released their latest album “Almost Everyday” in May 2018. This album marks the duo’s sixth studio album. The two — Matt Johnson...

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Brutally Honest Rock Band Badflower is Coming to SLC

By Palak Jayswal, Arts Editor July 12, 2019

  California-based hard-rock band Badflower released their debut album “OK, I’M SICK” just five months ago. Now, with the same electrifying honesty that defines their music, the four-member...

Photo by Cameron Gott.

Alt-Country Band American Aquarium comes to the Metro Music Hall

By Alison Myers, Arts Writer June 19, 2019

  Maturing as an artist comes with a clearer sense of one's place in the world and the audience one reaches. For BJ Barham, the leader of the alternative-country band American Aquarium, this evolution...

(Photo by: Justin Prather | The Utah Chronicle).

The Chronicle Playlist: Singing into Summertime

By Sofia Sant'Anna-Skites May 3, 2019

  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4MDKNmpLKcUg4FetOQlKuk?si=NAbZndxBRWeCV-YuVQCwBQ As the semester comes to an end, it’s time to shed the stress and remember what it feels like to stay up...

The cast of Dialogues des Carmelites. Photo by Robert Breault.

‘Dialogues Des Carmelites’ Tells the Story of Strong Women in the Face of Fear

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor April 21, 2019

  The University of Utah Lyric Opera Ensemble and Utah Philharmonia presented Francis Poulenc's opera in three acts "Dialogues des Carmelites" at Kingsbury Hall from April 19 to 20. "Dialogues...

(Photo by: Justin Prather | The Daily Utah Chronicle).

Smile, it’s Happy Hour: Our Favorite SLC Discount Dives

By Abigail Raasch, Arts Writer March 31, 2019

  As college students forging our own paths, one big step towards “adulting” is making our own food. I try my best to prep meals and then try cooking when I get home. But with a college class...

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Tiny Desk Contest Gives Student Artists a Platform

By Palak Jayswal, Arts Editor March 26, 2019

  Since 2008, National Public Radio (NPR) has hosted the beloved concert series “Tiny Desk Contest,” which showcases undiscovered artists from all genres. The contest branches from the Tiny...

Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons performs at 2018 LOVELOUD Festival on July 28, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah.  (Photo by Jerod Harris/Getty Images for LOVELOUD Festival)

Loveloud Foundation Announces 3rd Annual Music Festival

By Palak Jayswal, Arts Editor March 21, 2019

  Last week the LOVELOUD foundation announced the lineup for their 2019 festival, which will take place on June 29 at the USANA Amphitheatre in West Valley City. It will be the third annual festival...

Gordon and Connie Hanks (Courtesy of the Hanks)

Gordon and Connie Hanks: The Hearts of Jazz in SLC

By Palak Jayswal, Arts Editor March 7, 2019

  Gordon and Connie Hanks live, breathe and love jazz music. They are appropriately dubbed “icons of the Salt Lake jazz community” and have been working their entire lives to bring wonderful...

(Photo by: Justin Prather | The Daily Utah Chronicle).

The Chronicle Playlist: Oldies but Goodies

By Palak Jayswal, Arts Editor March 5, 2019

  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4O5eCAXBLbccJhxQh1Pkej?si=ci_8jj0FQeOMHFwGVcdKvQ Every day is a great day to play old music and get things done. With this in mind, we wanted to make a playlist...