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The Stem Player connected to a MacBook Air. (Photo by Alfonso Belloso | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The ‘Stem Player’: Kanye West’s Tech Debut

By Alfonso Belloso, Arts Writer March 29, 2022

  On Feb. 22, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, held a listening party at LoanDepot Park in Miami for the release of his new album "Donda 2."  The 22-time Grammy award winner made the...

Dodie performs at the Royal Oak Theatre in Detroit. (Photo by Tess Crowley | The Michigan Daily)

Dodie Rocks at the Union with Opener Lizzy McAlpine

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor March 20, 2022

  On the North American leg of her "Build A Problem" tour, musical artist Dodie headlined at the Union Event Center on March 14, with rising, yet prolific, singer-songwriter Lizzy McAlpine opening...

Neil Young vs. Spotify vs. Joe Rogan. (Courtesy Deadline)

Criticism Heats Up in the Fallout of Rogan vs Young vs Spotify

By Nicoline West, Arts Writer February 21, 2022

  Neil Young ordered that his work be removed from Spotify in an open letter on Jan. 24. The issue: the company's allegiance to top podcaster Joe Rogan. Rogan has been scrutinized for advocating...

ABBA (Björn Ulvaeus, Agnetha Fältskog, Anni-Frid Lyngstad and Benny Andersson) for the release of Voyage (Photo by Baillie Walsh)

ABBA’s Nostalgic Comeback ‘Voyage’ Brings the Magic from their Classics

By India Bown, Arts Writer November 25, 2021

  Beloved '70s band ABBA made a comeback and it didn’t disappoint. The wildly popular Swedish pop musicians broke our hearts when they split up in the '80s following the divorces of both couples,...

Bruno Mars amd Anderson .Paak as Silk Sonic performing Leave the Door Open at the 63rd Grammy Awards. (Courtesy Bruno Mars YouTube)

‘An Evening With Silk Sonic’ Expertly Blends ’70s Style with Today’s Music

By India Bown, Arts Writer November 25, 2021

  R&B/soul artists Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak blend their smooth voices, amazing range and catchy songwriting in their new album "An Evening with Silk Sonic." As Silk Sonic, the epic duo...

Cover art for Lights Prodigal Daughter (Courtesy of iamlights.com)

To Binge or Not to Binge Episode 89: Lights

By Luke Jackson November 22, 2021

  Typically, the highly regarded and sought-after Daily Utah Chronicle "To Binge or Not to Binge" articles are reserved for television and streaming shows. In an effort to “stick it to the man,”...

The members of Mamalarky (Courtesy Hive Mind)

‘Mamalarky’ Band Member Livvy Bennett on Kilby Court Performance and New Singles

By India Bown, Arts Writer November 19, 2021

  In the cozy artist venue Kilby Court, indie rock band Mamalarky entranced the crowd with their dreamy sound on Nov. 10, 2021. Opening up for the band Slow Pulp, they kicked off the night with...

Cover Art for Obeeyay Winnin (Courtesy of the Artist)

Everyone is ‘Winnin” with Local Artist Obeeyay’s Latest Track

By Avery Greig, Arts Editor November 14, 2021

  Neon-clad local pop and R&B artist Obeeyay is celebrating his new track “Winnin,’” set to release Nov. 12. Who is Obeeyay? “Anywhere we go, it's just a party,” Oba Bonner said....

Screenshot from The Skeleton Dance. (Courtesy of Disney+)

Fisher and Fuller’s Fall Recommendations

By Megan Fisher and Whit Fuller October 23, 2021

There's nothing like settling in for a good movie or curling up with a great book to get you into the fall spirit, and no one knows this better than our arts writers. Here, with their scope across the...

Album art for Finneas Optimist. (Courtesy of Finneas YouTube)

Finneas’ Debut Album ‘Optimist’ is a Vulnerable Portrait of Love That Stands on Its Own

By Lee Kedem, Arts Writer October 22, 2021

  Finneas is a performer with an immense amount of talent and, while his capabilities have been shared with the world through some singles he has released, we know him mainly through the music...