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Ed Sheerans Autumn Variations (Courtesy of Wikipedia)

Ed Sheeran’s ‘Autumn Variations’ is Stagnant and Bland

By Audrey Hall, Arts Writer October 6, 2023

  On Sept. 29, Ed Sheeran released his latest album, “Autumn Variations.” The base album features 14 original songs and a second disc titled the “Fan Living Room Sessions” which gives fans...

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LÉON’s ‘Apart’ Chronicles Heartbreak and Isolation

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor December 5, 2020

  With her second album reaching Australian and American charts, Swedish singer and songwriter LÉON is poised to influence contemporary music with elements of the past. Her unique style, grounded...

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Katy Perry Revisits Her Pure Pop Roots in Upcoming Album ‘Smile’

By Cade Anderson, Arts Writer August 24, 2020

  Those of us college students who were in our formative, early adolescent years when “Teenage Dream” was released ten years ago are likely to feel some nostalgia — or some strong memories...

(Courtesy of Clare Gillen and Alexandre Moors)

Kim Petras — Electrifying at The Depot

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor December 7, 2019

For the second-to-last stop in the United States on her “Clarity Tour,” Kim Petras played for a wildly energetic crowd at The Depot on Dec. 5. With her insane vocal talent that rose above and beyond...

(Courtesy of Clare Gillen and Alexandre Moors)

Kim Petras Brings The Clarity Tour to SLC

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor December 2, 2019

Of all the rising names in pop music, there is no one like Kim Petras. After being thrust into the spotlight as one of the youngest openly transgender artists, her popularity as both an independent musician...

Jesse McCartney performing at The Us homecoming concert.

Jesse McCartney Brings Nostalgia to Homecoming Week

By Oakley Burt, Arts Editor September 26, 2019

On Wednesday night, University of Utah students were treated to a vibrant, energetic concert featuring Jesse McCartney and Dallas Wayde, as part of the U’s homecoming week.  Wayde, a local pop artist,...

Courtesy of Kirby Dorsey. Photo by Steve Selman Photography.

University of Utah Student Kirby Dorsey Releases New Song “Stranger”

By Adelina Whitten December 9, 2018

  It’s hard to keep up with schoolwork when there are multitudes of extracurriculars you may want to participate in. It’s difficult to do, but not impossible. University of Utah student Kirby...

Shawn Mendes, courtesy Wikimedia Commons.

Petersen: Speculating Over Sexuality Only Adds to Toxic Masculinity

By Josh Petersen December 7, 2018

If you spend enough time on some of the trashier corners of gay Twitter gossip (I am, ahem, guilty), you have been privy to a shocking secret for some time now. You might have seen it in the hand movements,...

Paul Jason Klein, lead singer of LANY. courtesy Wikimedia Commons.

“Malibu Nights” is a Wonderfully Cathartic Breakup Album

By Palak Jayswal, Arts Editor November 14, 2018

  The alternative pop band LANY (the name is an acronym for Los Angeles, New York) released their new album “Malibu Nights” on Oct. 5. The nine-track sophomore album is a tribute to the process...