As flowers begin to blossom and each day stretches on just a bit longer, spring signals a time to refresh – and while the earth rejuvenates, up-and-coming artists are ready to flourish, too. Read more...
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April 1, 12:56 pm
Silver Screen Psychology: Looking into the ways movies, TV shows depict depression
Mental health is explored extensively in popular media, from unsettling character studies like “Joker” to lighthearted family flicks such as “Inside Out.” But while some portrayals successfully shine a light on mental health conditions, others merely perpetuate stigmas and stereotypes. Read more...
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March 27, 6:39 pm
Album review: Dua Lipa’s ‘Future Nostalgia’ wows with throwback disco sound and relevant themes
Throwback disco clubs might just have to consider adding a few recently released songs to their playlists. Dua Lipa looks to funk-filled musical influences from the ’70s and ’80s to make a modern statement in her latest album, “Future Nostalgia,” which was released Friday – a week earlier than expected after an online leak. Read more...
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March 27, 2:03 pm
Album review: 5 Seconds of Summer overcomes repetitive sound with lyrical depth in ‘CALM’
5 Seconds of Summer’s latest release might be titled “CALM,” but its vibrant pop beats are anything but. The Australian band’s fourth studio album, released Friday, explores a vivacious but heated relationship over the course of 12 tracks. Read more...
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March 20, 4:21 pm
Album review: The Weeknd authentically portrays heartache over past heartbreak in ‘After Hours’
Attempting to spark a broken romance with a dysfunctional heart is a complicated affair for The Weeknd. The Canadian musician dropped his fourth studio album “After Hours” on Friday, following the release of his extended play record “My Dear Melancholy,” in 2018. Read more...
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March 13, 3:59 pm
Album review: Niall Horan departs from typical acoustic ballads in emotional narrative record
Niall Horan has traded in his acoustic tones for the electric atmosphere of “Heartbreak Weather.” The Irish musician released his sophomore album Friday, and throughout the 14 tracks, Horan demonstrates a level of depth and artistic growth even as he operates within the usual tropes of love and loss. Read more...
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March 11, 11:50 pm
Recent Rewinds: Curation of family-friendly Disney+ content shows potential flaws, hypocrisy
History repeats itself, and so does art. With films, video games and even books being flooded with sequels, remakes and spinoffs, audiences in recent years have appeared to embrace familiarity over novelty. Read more...
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