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The horror film kicked off the month of September on a high note, defying box office expectations.

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Stephen King adaptation ‘It’ might be able to win over horror nay-sayers

By Samantha Marz | Sep. 18, 2017

I am not a horror fan. The jump scares, paranormal events and downright creepy characters are all things I can live without in my life. So, when I found myself sitting in a Marcus Point Cinema theater about to watch “It,” I didn’t know what to expect from the two-plus hours to come. After the credits finally rolled, though, I can say that “It” might be the exception to my horror genre aversion.

Spoon frontman Britt Daniel played both old and new fan-favorite songs at the Orpheum on Thursday.

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Spoon gives underwhelming performance at the Orpheum

By Sammy Gibbons | Sep. 16, 2017

While preparing for a jog, one stretches their muscles and warms up. During Spoon’s concert on Thursday, it felt as though both the audience and the band were in a constant state of anticipation, slowly tying their sneaker laces before finding that endorphin-releasing energy experienced at concerts.

ODESZA's new album, A Moment Apart, was released this past Friday, Sept. 8.

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ODESZA’s new album ‘A Moment Apart’ takes listeners on a journey to electronic heights

By Erin Bates | Sep. 15, 2017

After gaining popularity touring the music festival circuit for the past few years, Seattle duo ODESZA has released their third album, A Moment Apart, on Sept.

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‘The Confession Tapes’ draws in ‘Making a Murderer’ fans as Netflix’s next docuseries

By Monique Scheidler | Sep. 14, 2017

Two years ago, when Netflix released its true crime docuseries “Making a Murderer,” it seemed like that was the only thing people talked about.

CRASHprez enthuses the crowd as headliner of JVN Day's Kickback Concert at the Memorial Union Terrace this past Sunday.

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JVN Kickback at the Terrace honors Nguyen’s legacy

By Francisco Velazquez | Sep. 14, 2017

I was 17 years old and had just discovered the worlds around me. At the time, my grandmother’s home felt a little uneven; it was El Salvador, after all.

Foster the People played in Madison for the first time on Saturday.

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Foster the People set the bar high for concerts this year

By Logan Rude | Sep. 11, 2017

As the first major concert of the semester, Foster the People’s sold-out show at the Orpheum was a triumphant success.

Research suggests alien life doesn’t look the way we might think.

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Essay compilation on alien life asks: where is everybody?

By Lucas Sczygelski | Sep. 11, 2017

Dr. David Bowman, orbiting Jupiter, is preparing to leave his spaceship. By this point in “2001: A Space Odyssey,” the onboard computer, HAL 9000, has murdered his fellow astronauts with the kind of unsmiling single-mindedness we’ve come to expect of artificial intelligence.

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First Wave Program to take a year off to reevaluate structure

By Lawrence Andrea | Sep. 10, 2017

UW-Madison’s First Wave program, a four-year, full tuition hip-hop scholarship, will not be accepting applications for the 2018-’19 academic year. The decision to put the program on hold—the first time in its 10-year existence—comes amid talk of changes to the program that offers scholarships to artists across the country.

Tarriona "Tank" Ball of Tank and the Bangas gave an electrifying performance at the Terrace on Wednesday.

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Tank and the Bangas performance takes Terrace crowd for a ride

By Sammy Gibbons | Sep. 7, 2017

It was a typical end-of-summer night at the Terrace, a slight chill in the air as stars rose above Lake Mendota, beer flowed from pitchers and a crowd of people bounced to the sounds of a groovy flute and song lyrics about amusement park rides. New Orleans-based band Tank and the Bangas poured their infectious energy over the crowd and kept them moving along with the rhythms of their jazz-gospel-funk-soul-infused jams.

Daniel Caesar’s album debut, Freudian, was released Aug. 25.

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Daniel Caesar swims above water in ‘Freudian,’ a way of remembering love as sacrifice

By Francisco Velazquez | Sep. 6, 2017

You can call love a kind of weather, taking and giving new seasons like a lifecycle with repetition.

Milwaukee band GGOOLLDD will perform at the Majestic Theatre this fall.

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Upcoming concert to jam out to at the start of fall

By Logan Rude | Sep. 6, 2017

Madison has finally returned to its lively state as the 2017 fall semester begins for thousands of UW-Madison students. Along with the start of the semester comes the start of an even more exciting time: fall concerts. Pulling from upcoming events held across the city at classic Madison venues, here is a semi-comprehensive list of some of the must-see shows for the first half of the semester:

James Franco plays a set of twins on HBO's "The Deuce," premiering Oct. 10 at 8 p.m.

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Fall TV that's worth a watch

By Monique Scheidler | Sep. 6, 2017

With summer coming to an end, the days are getting shorter—as is the time spent mooching off your friend’s air conditioning.

"The Shape of Water" has already received praise from critics.

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Fall flicks you won't want to miss

By Samantha Marz | Sep. 6, 2017

The fall semester has officially begun, and with that marks the beginning of the fall movie season. The last few months of the year almost always bring forth a diverse mix of blockbusters and Oscar contenders, but there are a few other promising titles lined up in the coming weeks to make for a balanced movie-going experience. Here’s what you need to look out for this fall:

2017's Freakfest promises quite a variety of performances, from D.R.A.M. to Mutemath.

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Freakfest announces this year’s varied lineup

By Logan Rude | Aug. 28, 2017

Since 2006, Freakfest has been a staple for Halloween celebrations in Madison. 2017 marks the 10-year anniversary of the festival’s musical showcase.

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Gregory Alan Isakov gives mesmerizing performance at Capitol Theater

By Katie Scheidt | Aug. 25, 2017

Folk artists Gregory Alan Isakov and Blind Pilot teamed up Tuesday to serenade a small but packed Capitol Theater.

Gal Gadot stars as the iconic Diana Prince in this summer’s hit blockbuster, “Wonder Woman.”

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This summer’s best and worst films

By Samantha Marz | Aug. 14, 2017

Summer is arguably the best time of the year for the cinema because it gives audiences the chance to see a variety of films.

Tyler, the Creator's fourth album, Flower Boy, proved to be one of the best record releases of the summer.

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The hottest records of the summer

By Logan Rude | Aug. 14, 2017

In nearly every moment of my free time, I find myself searching for the best new music. That task proves to get even more complicated when summer rolls around.

Yvonne Orji (left) and Issa Rae star in HBO’s “Insecure,” with its sophomore season airing this summer.

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The highs and lows of summer TV

By Monique Scheidler | Aug. 14, 2017

Summertime is often seen as an “off-season” for all good TV, but this summer a lot has been happening.

Lead singer Katie Crutchfield of indie rock group Waxahatchee delivered powerful vocals at High Noon Saloon on Thursday.

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Waxahatchee immerses High Noon audience ‘in the storm’ of their new album

By Sammy Gibbons | Jul. 22, 2017

To open the show, Waxahatchee lead vocalist Katie Crutchfield belted “I was losing my mind, I was dancing with death” from the band’s tune “Recite Remorse.” Although the packed crowd wasn’t dancing with death, the jams caused everyone to let their minds run rampant and sway freely to the thick drum beats and impressive vocal harmonies from the five-piece band. The indie rock group visited High Noon Saloon on Thursday as part of their tour to promote their newest album, Out in the Storm, which was released just last week.

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Madison group The Racing Pulses injects the alt-rock genre with fresh sound

By Logan Rude | Jun. 28, 2017

Five years ago, recent UW-Madison graduate Kristian Iliev was sitting in his high school English teacher’s homeroom. On the other side of the room rested an acoustic guitar that seemed to call out to him. On a whim, Iliev picked up the guitar and began working on a simple chord progression that would eventually become the foundation for his song, “Mrs. Supernova.” When it came time for lyrics, Iliev said the rugged progression needed something equally as raunchy. Inspired by the quirky lyrics of ZZ Top, the track was one of the first pieces put out by The Racing Pulses.