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ARTS

A picture too perfect: 'Wonder' falls short

By Emily Knepple | Dec. 9

With Wonder, Shawn Mendes paints a picture too perfect and fails to deliver on anticipated new direction.

Jack Antonoff and the Boss himself cruise New Jersey in music video for their new track  "chinatown."

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ARTS

Bleachers, Bruce and the beauty of New Jersey

By Emily Knepple | Nov. 19

Two New Jersey icons Bleachers and Bruce Springsteen join forces on new song, 'chinatown,' which speaks to the relationship you have with where you grew up.

Justin Vernon returns to his cabin in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, where he finds creative sererenity, fueling his musical pursuit.

Cameron Wittig

ARTS

Justin Vernon wants you to know your Wisconsin vote matters

By Emily Knepple | Oct. 23

With a love for his home state, Wisconsin native Justin Vernon is urging people to hit the polls with new voter initiative For Wisconsin.

Beabadobee released her debut album "Fake It Flowers," which is her most intimate work yet.

Callum Harrison

ARTS

Here’s what you might have missed in the arts world this week

By Emily Knepple | Oct. 22

Arts editor Emily Knepple offers a recap of what you might have missed this past week in the Arts world.

Never missing a chance to be honest, Samia's "Baby" is a rollercoaster of raw emotion.

Muriel Margaret

ARTS

Samia turns heads, breaks hearts with new album 'Baby'

By Emily Knepple | Oct. 15

"Baby" by Samia Finnerty, a 23 year-old artist from New York, explores the inevitable challenges of your early twenties.

Wallows is one of the many bands turning to virtual touring amid COVID-19.

Wallows Music

ARTS

Artists grapple with new reality as tours turn digital

By Emily Knepple | Aug. 20

COVID-19 forces creatives to be unique in how they keep connected with fans and stay relevant in testing times.

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Madison arts scene faces halt amid COVID-19

By Emily Knepple | Apr. 17

As the lights go down for local Madison venues, what comes next remains in question.

Tom Holland and Chris Pratt voice the two brothers that embark on the quest to bring back their late father.

Pixar

ARTS

Pixar Keeps Moving Forward with new movie ‘Onward’

By Emily Knepple | Apr. 7

Pixar teaches yet another lesson worth learning in their new film 'Onward.'

5SOS released their fourth studio album CALM this past Friday, joining a long list of releases.

Andy Deluca

ARTS

This New Music Friday Just Hit Different

By Emily Knepple | Mar. 30

Every Friday, great music hits the scene. Arts Editor Emily Knepple talks us through some highlights of the most recent music drop, including new music from 5SOS, Dua Lipa and more.

Professor Alexander Shashko lectures his Afro-Am 154 class on Tuesday and Thursdays in Birge Hall.

Kalli Anderson

News

The Noteworthiness of learning about music — and its evolution

By Emily Knepple | Feb. 27

In an ever-changing society, educators are challenged with adapting their curriculums to new pressures. UW Professor Alexander Shashko discusses preserving history, the importance of music and all of its rewards.

Frontman Van Mccann engages with the audience during their set in Milwaukee on Friday.

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By Emily Knepple | Oct. 11, 2019

Frontman Van Mccann engages with the audience during their set in Milwaukee on Friday.

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A picture too perfect: 'Wonder' falls short

Bleachers, Bruce and the beauty of New Jersey

Justin Vernon wants you to know your Wisconsin vote matters

Here’s what you might have missed in the arts world this week

Samia turns heads, breaks hearts with new album 'Baby'

Artists grapple with new reality as tours turn digital

Madison arts scene faces halt amid COVID-19

Pixar Keeps Moving Forward with new movie ‘Onward’

This New Music Friday Just Hit Different

The Noteworthiness of learning about music — and its evolution

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