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Despite initial doubts, Tidal shows promise after year of growth

By Jake Witz | Apr. 26, 2016

It’s been roughly a year since I put out a column filled with skepticism for a then-infantile Tidal. It was a tumultuous time for both of us: Its launch party becoming the running gag on Twitter and beyond, while my writing was laden with enough snark to suffocate even the most reactionary of bloggers. The last year has fostered growth for all parties, and I think it’s time to take a more level-headed look at the increasingly competitive streaming service.

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Wild Belle, James Supercave showcase eclectic sounds

By Logan Rude | Apr. 25, 2016

There isn’t a single genre of music that fully encapsulates the sound of both Chicago-based band Wild Belle and their opener James Supercave.

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#TheRealUW unhoods enlightening exhibit at Chazen Museum

Apr. 24, 2016

Unhood Yourself: The Real UW One-Day Exhibition was gruesome gold. The stories told through various forms of mediums that included digital print media, graffiti, spoken word and visual art pieces told the reality that thrives on this campus today. #TheRealUW is a movement that began from a string of biased incidents occurring on the UW-Madison campus just this year alone.

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Caroline Smith brings reinvented self to Madison

By Amileah Sutliff | Apr. 20, 2016

There’s no doubt that Caroline Smith has gone through a metamorphosis. There’s also no doubt that she’s never stopped being Caroline Smith. The first time I saw her was in 2010, the beginning of my freshman year of high school.

Digital music archives, like that of Myspace, are threatened by the evolving nature of technology.

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With data uncertainty, archiving the sounds of Internet communities is necessary

By Jake Witz | Apr. 19, 2016

One of my favorite mixes of the last few years is WHY BE’s "Juice Infinite (YB Myspace Mix)." Every song in the 45-minute set was ripped from Myspace pages dating as far back as 2007, when the website was considered one of the leaders in both online music and social media.

Chelsea Handler makes many poignant points through comedy in a new Netflix original series.

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'Chelsea Does' proves to be beautiful project from unexpected source

By Ben Golden | Apr. 19, 2016

The new Netflix original documentary series “Chelsea Does,” released Jan. 23, follows comedian Chelsea Handler as she analyzes the bizarreness of society. Its unique format consists of four episodes, each with a different social topic into which Chelsea fearlessly: marriage, Silicon Valley, race and drugs.

"Only Yesterday" by Isao Takashata was featured at the film festival.

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WUD Film screens wonderful films from Marquee film festival

By Samantha Marz | Apr. 16, 2016

The Marquee International Film Festival arrived this past weekend, hosted by the WUD Film Committee.

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Chazen hosts outside human-trafficking photographic exhibit

By Angela Wolter | Apr. 16, 2016

Human trafficking is one of the globe’s worst-kept secrets. Though hidden behind veils of secrecy, human trafficking can still be blatantly visible for those who seek to either exploit it or stop it.

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88th Annual Student Art Show provides snapshots into work of developing artists

By Angela Wolter | Apr. 14, 2016

For a budding artist, undergraduate and graduate school can be a time of development, sometimes shaky, and at other times beautifully brilliant.

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New York Times mistakenly equates lack of festival coverage to lack of impact

By Jake Witz | Apr. 13, 2016

When a longstanding publication such as The New York Times goes out of its way to make a sweeping claim about the state of the music industry, it often reads like a crotchety music man wagging his finger at millennials from the comfort of a velvet recliner chair.

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The Ebony Ball: Wisconsin Black Student Union hosts night to remember

By Kynala Phillips | Apr. 12, 2016

With the rise of racial tension on campus, this year’s Ebony Ball, hosted by the Wisconsin Black Student Union, came just in time for students who have been victimized, oppressed or feel unwelcome to take the time to explore what makes them magical while fellowshipping with other Black students on campus.

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San Fermin, Esmé Patterson create controlled chaos at High Noon Saloon

By Meg McMahon | Apr. 12, 2016

Wednesday night, I had to opportunity to see two amazing musical acts at the High Noon Saloon. San Fermin was in town with Esmé Patterson.

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Your Friend, Alex G, Porches give dynamic performances

By Ben Golden | Apr. 11, 2016

On Thursday night, The Sett at Union South was unrecognizable.

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Record Routine: Parquet Courts’ new album 'Human Performance' fails to live up to hype

By Rolands Lauzums | Apr. 11, 2016

Parquet Courts burst onto the scene with their raucous 2013 release Light Up Gold. Their The Feelies and Television-inspired songs distilled the essence of punk and alternative through clever lyrics conveyed by a monotone slacker drawl over chaotic, messy and fierce power chords.

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Rihanna searches for painful love in stunning, provocative music video

Apr. 8, 2016

I think we’ve been watching Rihanna grow into herself since we first heard the bad gal’s dance-infused “Pon de Replay.” Her precision has been gaining her well-respected props as a music mogul. ANTI is Rihanna’s eighth studio album and has long been anticipated since we last heard RiRi dominating the airwaves in 2012.

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Philosophical novels bring comfort to an anxious soon-to-be graduate

By Maham Hasan | Apr. 8, 2016

Doubts and existential crises of identity do not sneak up on us. They live and breathe around us, humming and whispering in the air.

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BBC turns exciting novel into a successfully jarring TV miniseries

By Ben Golden | Apr. 8, 2016

“And Then There Were None,” the popular 1939 novel by the British “queen of mystery” Agatha Christie, is being revived by BBC.

Zack Snyder's 'Batman v Superman' fails to deliver with its plotline.

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'Batman v Superman' succeeds in cinematography, flops in storyline

By Samantha Marz | Apr. 5, 2016

“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” has been a highly anticipated movie since it was first announced.

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Wheelhouse Studios inspires community

By Erin Guarnieri | Apr. 4, 2016

There are many reasons why we should be proud to be Badgers: incredible professors, stellar athletics, a beautiful campus and we can also add Wheelhouse Studios to the list.

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Wheelhouse Studios inspires community

By Erin Guarnieri | Apr. 4, 2016

There are many reasons why we should be proud to be Badgers: incredible professors, stellar athletics, a beautiful campus and we can also add Wheelhouse Studios to the list.