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Wisconsin Hip-Hop Fest features talented local artists

By Denzel Taylor | Jan. 17, 2017

For the second consecutive year, the Majestic Theatre hosted the Wisconsin Hip-Hop Fest, with clear satisfaction from the artists, organizers and fans. The concert featured a strong lineup of performers from both the Madison and Milwaukee area, including the headlining set from popular artist WebsterX. Each artist infused a full-house Majestic Theatre with growing excitement as stragglers continued to file in well into the show. Every beat, bar, chant and stomp kept the show riveting to say the least, with ample moments worthy of highlighting.

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Noname brings confidence to set at High Noon Saloon

By Jake Skubish | Jan. 17, 2017

Last year was a gargantuan one for hip-hop, with top artists pulling the genre in competing directions. From Kendrick Lamar to Lil Yachty, the genre veered from lyrical masterworks to political anthems to brash bangers, and it has rarely felt more eclectic. On Saturday at the High Noon Saloon, Chicago native Noname put on an energetic show that ushered in the new year with a blend of rap’s many different identities.

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‘I See You’ shows massive scope, provides a hopeful message for 2017

By Logan Rude | Jan. 17, 2017

The xx, a band with roots in London, became pioneers in indie pop music with the release of their 2009 album xx and its follow up Coexist.

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10 non-sequel, non-reboot movies to look forward to in 2017

By Jake Skubish | Jan. 17, 2017

2016 was another great year at the movies for blockbusters and indie flicks alike. 2017 will, as every year now does, bring plenty more sequels, reboots and characters we already know. Some of these will be great and some will flop, but you’ll also likely have already heard about most of them. Instead of focusing on the big-budget and big-name films, here are 10 movies to keep on your radar in 2017, none of which are sequels or reboots.

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Carrie Fisher leaves a heroic legacy

By Sam Marz | Dec. 27, 2016

Carrie Fisher, best known for her role as Princess Leia Organa in the "Star Wars" franchise, died Tuesday morning at the age of 60 due to heart complications.

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‘Rogue One’ expands ‘Star Wars’ universe, captivates audiences

By Isaiah De los Santos | Dec. 24, 2016

With the absence of its signature opening crawl, classic characters like Luke Skywalker, Han Solo and Chewbacca, and new characters like Rey, Finn and Kylo Ren, “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” deviates from the typical “Star Wars” formula.

Rich Robbins performed The Daily Cardinal's last 2016 Live From the Nest Dec. 13.

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Rich Robbins performs intimate set at Live from the Nest

By Logan Rude | Dec. 15, 2016

In the final installment of Live From the Nest for the fall semester, Madison rapper Rich Robbins graced The Daily Cardinal office with strong bars in what he said was one of the most intimate performances he’s ever done.

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Top 10 Albums of 2016

By Daily Cardinal Arts and Entertainment Desk | Dec. 12, 2016

1.Beyoncé - Lemonade Lemonade is the richter-scale-level pop culture rumble for which 2016 was primed and ready.

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Top 5 Film of 2016

By Daily Cardinal Arts and Entertainment Desk | Dec. 12, 2016

The year 2016 presented moviegoers with a diverse array of films. While theaters certainly saw some low lows, the high highs truly hit.

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Top 5 TV Shows of 2016

By The Daily Cardinal Arts and Entertainment Desk | Dec. 12, 2016

2016 has been a legendary year for television. As technologies, budgets, content and overall scale increased, television breached uncharted territory.

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Kevin Devine shares clarity

By Shaye Graves | Dec. 8, 2016

As someone anxiously grappling with how to function in America’s defective political climate, a concert at the High Noon Saloon was, oddly enough, exactly where I needed to be last Saturday.

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"Good Girls Revolt" constricts feminism

By Ben Golden | Dec. 8, 2016

Amazon Prime recently released the freshman season of “Good Girls Revolt,” a series that tracks a group of women in 1969 who decide to take legal action against a magazine after learning that the gender discrimination taking place in their newsroom is illegal, according to the Civil Rights Act.

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Film promotes diverse perspectives, a sense of community on campus

By Sam Marz | Dec. 8, 2016

Some viewers watch a film and see familiar actors move about the screen. A few might study the technical aspects of the production.

Old “Hamiltion” music gets recreated in album ensemble.

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Hamilton Mixtape masterfully compiles pop, rap and R&B artists in recreation of popular musical soundtrack

By Ellie Herman | Dec. 5, 2016

Among a stack of “Now That’s What I Call Music!” CD cases, a forgotten copy of Missy Elliot’s Under Construction and a memorable homemade mixtape from your angsty middle school days, there could be a perfect home for the newly-released Hamilton Mixtape. The 23-song mixtape reimagines the music from “Hamilton: An American Musical” through covers, remixes and brand new songs from artists like Usher to “The Tonight Show” host Jimmy Fallon.

From his 2011 debut, Childish Gambino has continued to demonstrate his vast creative talents.

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Childish Gambino hits hard with new album

By Francisco Velazquez | Dec. 5, 2016

His debut in 2011 delivered pop reflection on ourselves and the sensibility of meaningful music. Childish Gambino returns with funk and pushes the hip-hop limits.

The Weeknd failed to fully deliver, disappointing fans.

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The Weeknd struggles to find balance on 'Starboy'

By Logan Rude | Dec. 1, 2016

Over the past five years, Abel Tesfaye, more commonly known as The Weeknd, has released music ranging from dark R&B to stereotypical radio pop songs.

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Kevin Abstract's sophomore album evokes nostalgia, lacks in charm

By Dan Held | Dec. 1, 2016

With a style that screams hip-hop, but a sound more fitting for a coffee shop, Kevin Abstract makes himself out to be anything but your typical artist.

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Jeremih gives interactive performance, Partynextdoor leaves fans disappointed

By Jasmine Kiah | Dec. 1, 2016

Fans lined up outside the Orpheum anticipating performances from R&B singer and Chicago native Jeremih and Canadian rapper/singer Partynextdoor.

The popular mother-daughter duo return for new Netflix series.

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Gilmore Girls returns for old and new fans in new Netflix series

By Ben Golden | Nov. 28, 2016

Thanksgiving is a time to be with family and eat... a lot. With those values in mind, there is no better time for the premiere of “Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life,” a Netflix limited-series continuation of the beloved series almost 10 years after it ended.

Eddie Redmayne takes the lead in new J.K. Rowling film.

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J.K. Rowling enhances popular magical world

By Sam Marz | Nov. 28, 2016

If you thought that the “Harry Potter” franchise ended with Harry, Ron and Hermione fading into a black screen at the end of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2,” you would be fortunately mistaken.