Racism, horror and Bowie: Best songs of 2016

What it Means – Raymond Arke The Drive-By Truckers, an alternative country rock band, tackle tough issues like racism in their politically-fueled album “American Band,” and their tone is highlighted in the song “What it Means.” The song details the police shootings that have captured America’s attention, specifically mentioning the killings of Michael Brown and Trayvon Martin. The lyrics question the purpose of shooting unarmed … Continue reading Racism, horror and Bowie: Best songs of 2016

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‘Blackstar’ is Bowie’s perfect swan song

By Zachary Landau | The Duquesne Duke There’s no way to write this review without the hindsight of David Bowie’s sudden death mystifying perceptions. For the longest time, a world without Bowie was almost impossible to imagine; he did not feel mortal, but rather like a gift sent from beyond our star to change the human experience. His impact on the music industry and pop … Continue reading ‘Blackstar’ is Bowie’s perfect swan song

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Farewell David Bowie

By Sean Ray | a&e editor This past Sunday, the world was rocked by the death of British musician David Bowie. Bowie, who passed after a battle with liver cancer, had just released his album “Blackstar” two days before his death. He was seen as one of the leading figures of the glam rock genre and revolutionized it in many ways. Known for his flamboyant … Continue reading Farewell David Bowie

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