Arts

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Danny Brown shares his story in new album

By Logan Rude | Oct. 3, 2016

Oddball rapper Danny Brown has returned after three years with his new album Atrocity Exhibition.

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Bon Iver returns from hiatus

By Sam Marz | Oct. 3, 2016

It was a sunny, summer afternoon as I drove along rolling country roads back to my house. The radio was blasting alternative tunes from Milwaukee’s FM 102.1.

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Car Seat Headrest, Lucy Dacus, Trophy Dad bring charged sound to Majestic

By Amileah Sutliff | Sep. 29, 2016

Instead of standing in a pit of my youthful peers, so close to the stage that I could feel lead singer Will Toledo’s drips of perspiration, I marched up to the Majestic’s balcony and sat in what I usually refer to as the Designated Dad Area.

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Record Routine: Milwaukee's Sat. Nite Duets impress with novel sound on 'Air Guitar'

By Rolands Lauzums | Sep. 29, 2016

There’s always excitement when a local band you grew up loving starts to pick up steam on the national level.

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Film critics' opinions should be met with skepticism

By Sam Marz | Sep. 29, 2016

I consider myself far more of a film lover than a film critic. Whether a film is being announced or premiering in theaters, I genuinely want it to do well, because if there’s anything that I learned from watching, studying and evaluating movies, it’s that filmmakers put an incredible amount of effort and planning into their works.

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Kehlani releases new video for expected album

By Francisco Velazquez | Sep. 26, 2016

Kehlani brings back the assurance of self-love and pride with release of her new music video “CRZY.” The video is directed by Benny Boom and features a catchy beat and eye-popping visuals to match.

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Rhimes excites fans with season premiere

By Ben Golden | Sep. 26, 2016

‘Tis the season for Shondaland’s hit shows to return. “Grey’s Anatomy” and “How to Get Away with Murder” began new seasons Sept.22, and it’s finally beginning to feel like fall.

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Julia Jacklin brings up-and-coming indie sound to Madison

By Shaye Graves | Sep. 26, 2016

Australian artist-to-watch Julia Jacklin is a fresh voice in the music industry—so fresh that she has yet to release her first album.

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Dave Eggers' memoir is a heart-starting work of staggering self-awareness

By Aaron Durlauf | Sep. 22, 2016

Last fall, I took the semester off due to increasingly serious depression.

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'Sing Street' proves that cinematic brilliance remains alive and well

By Sam Marz | Sep. 22, 2016

The 1980s were something of a golden age for film. “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” “The Princess Bride” and “The Breakfast Club” are only a small sliver of cinematic brilliance that came out of the decade.

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Sia creates moving 'The Greatest' music video in wake of Orlando shooting

By Francisco Velazquez | Sep. 22, 2016

Sia has a way of making herself the canvas that lives in multiple frames. She’s become what the music industry has lost since the emergence of digital media, an artist who is willing to sacrifice the glam of fame for the appreciation of the art.

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Margaret Glaspy, Bad Bad Hats prove power of raw talent

By Emily Gerber | Sep. 20, 2016

Just shy of 200 Madisonians huddled into the The Frequency Sunday night to soak up the singer-songwriter stylings of Margaret Glaspy, accompanied by the Midwest trio Bad Bad Hats.

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'The Night Of' questions the justice of the justice system

By Ben Golden | Sep. 20, 2016

“The Night Of” is an HBO true-crime miniseries about a man convicted for murder. The show aired this past summer and is a conventional setup executed in a nonconventional manner.

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Julia Jacklin discusses her accelerated breakthrough in the music industry

By Shaye Graves | Sep. 20, 2016

Just one year ago, 25-year-old Julia Jacklin was a factory line worker making essential oils in a Sydney suburb

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Mac Miller releases new 10-track album

By Edgar Sanchez | Sep. 19, 2016

Pittsburgh based rapper Mac Miller released his The Divine Feminine LP last weekend. The initial EP, turned full 10-track album, is a mixture of funk and electro R&B samples accompanied by a slew of features. The once keg-standing “frat rapper” has grown since the days of Blue Slide Park and his craft has benefited as a result.

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Frightened Rabbit band warms the hearts of new and old Madison fans

By Morgan Winston | Sep. 19, 2016

Once again, I found myself alone at a concert. I do thoroughly enjoy attending shows by myself and I happen to do it more frequently than most.

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Trevor Noah brings lengthy comedy to Orpheum

By Leah Voskuil | Sep. 15, 2016

Whether you were brave enough to take a night out before the Ironman, bold enough to wake up from your post-football nap or just a huge fan of South African accents, “Daily Show” host Trevor Noah was at the Orpheum Saturday night. Performing to a packed crowd for almost two hours, Noah spoke of the current tumultuous presidential election, how Rihanna has the commanding presence of a white male and why the “Happy Birthday” tune sounds morbid to anyone who does not speak English.

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Lady Gaga re-enters music scene with creative new single

By Francisco Velazquez | Sep. 15, 2016

It’s been three years since the queen of pop filled our speakers with another club banger and the wait is finally over with her latest release of “Perfect Illusion.” Gaga’s new single is co-written and co-produced by Mark Ronson, Kevin Parker, Tame Impala and BloodPop. Coined as one of the biggest pop stars of our generation, Gaga is back with a lyrical vengeance and few customized metal shorts to match.

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Snake on the Lake 2016 venue lacks inclusivity of past performances

By Reid Kurkerewicz | Sep. 15, 2016

Snake on the Lake 2016 was a great time for many, but lacked the inclusivity that should accompany a free student-run show.

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Record Routine: The Head and the Heart lack musically, thrive lyrically

By Sam Marz | Sep. 12, 2016

What I have always admired about The Head and the Heart was the band’s ability to tap into raw human emotions and experiences.