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The 1975 (Photo by Samuel Bradley | Courtesy Billboard)

The 1975 Scale Back with ‘Being Funny in a Foreign Language’

By Megan Fisher, Arts Writer October 24, 2022

  There’s a case to be made that The 1975 created the sound of 2014. For a certain age, the debut self-titled album of the British group was a defining piece of work, a flashpoint to a specific...

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February Arts Desk Favorites

  Oakley Burt When I began reflecting on the month of February and what my arts favorite would be, I drew a blank. For me, there was nothing new or exciting that I was looking forward to being released....

SZA and Ty Dolla $ign on set for the Hit Different music video. (Courtesy YouTube)

Burt’s Favorite Songs of 2020

By Oakley Burt, Arts Editor January 4, 2021

  Now that 2020 has come to an end, it’s time to reflect on the songs that defined this unprecedented year. With the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the world in early March, many artists halted...

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The Chronicle Playlist: Falling Leaves and Changing Music

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

  With the shifting temperatures, the turn to autumn typically brings a shift in my listening habits as well. Whereas in the summer I typically reach for upbeat pop music, in the fall, I find myself...

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The Chronicle Playlist: Tunes for a Summer Road Trip

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor May 31, 2020

  The turning of the seasons from spring to summer typically brings warmer weather, but for me, this seasonal change also entails shifts in my listening habits. When I might turn to more grunge...

(The 1975’s “Notes On A Conditional Form” | Graphic by Izzy Schlegel)

The 1975 Search for Meaning on ‘Notes On A Conditional Form’

By Oakley Burt, Arts Editor May 23, 2020

  “We had the opportunity to kind of be confident enough to make our most U.K. record and hopefully you guys understand that,” said Matty Healy, The 1975 frontman, while overlooking a sea of...

Vérite enchants at Kilby Court (Photo by Kate Button I The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Vérité Showcases Honest Heartbreak at Kilby Court

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor November 23, 2019

At a tiny, garage-band style venue, Vérité, an electropop artist from New York, filled the Friday night air with enchanting vocals and captured everyone’s attention through her dynamic stage persona...

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

The Chronicle Playlist: Burt’s Fall Favorites

By Oakley Burt, Arts Editor September 20, 2019

  Fall is almost here, and if you’re like me, you’re probably starting to transition your playlist away from summer vibes. As much as I love summer music, I can’t help getting excited...

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The 1975’s Concert Captivates Crowds of Devoted Fans

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor May 12, 2019

On tour for their latest album “A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships,” The 1975 played at the UCCU Center at Utah Valley University on April 29. For most of their set, the power filling the arena...

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The Chronicle Playlist: We Found Love in a Hopeless Place

By Palak Jayswal, Arts Editor February 14, 2019

  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/13ByezGQ1oeEP9mxQAm55g?si=vS7Kev_MRB-wX2l1m326-A Love songs — you either love them or love to hate them. It's the perfect time of year for mushy romantic...