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Taylor Swift’s re-recordings bring nostalgia to fans

Capri Scarcelli | a&e editor 4/15/21 It’s not often that you get to experience an album for the first time all over again. For many of us, we were merely 8 years old when country-turned-pop star Taylor Swift released her critically-acclaimed studio album Fearless (2008), leaving daydreaming girls in awe and wonder of what their teenage years would hold. At 20, I am listening to … Continue reading Taylor Swift’s re-recordings bring nostalgia to fans

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2021 Grammy Awards show humanity, normalcy

Capri Scarcelli | a&e editor 3/18/21 Who would’ve thought an award show in the middle of a pandemic could still be so charming? The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards kicked off in the warm skies of Los Angeles. in a large outdoor tent, adorned with floral pieces, delicate vines and dainty string lights that made the show feel like magic again. Hosted by The Daily Show … Continue reading 2021 Grammy Awards show humanity, normalcy

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Heavy metal group releases new sound

John Cantwell / staff writer 3/4/21 Throughout the independent music community of Pittsburgh, music group Shin Guard has been known as a screamo staple that provides some of the most creative, chaotic and visceral sounds that the heavy music community has to offer. Now, under the guise of Hazing Over, the band has reemerged with a new lineup and deathcore sound that is sure to … Continue reading Heavy metal group releases new sound

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Local band brings new vibe to Duquesne

Emma Polen | staff writer 3/4/21 Less than a month old and already producing music, FlowKids is a Duquesne student-made band that skillfully combines a multitude of musical genres. The group performed at The Duke’s musician showcase on Feb. 20, rocking their unique vibe. The main “vibe,” or music genre, of FlowKids is a mix between jazz, hip-hop, indie and oldies-feel. All four players bring … Continue reading Local band brings new vibe to Duquesne

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Pittsburgh teaching artist expands cultural horizons

Capri Scarcelli | a&e editor 3/4/21 Brittany Trotter, an adjunct professor at Duquesne, has joined with Black teaching artists in the Pittsburgh area to implement Unisound, a music program and database targeted to young, aspiring Black performers interested in having a personal instructor with a similar background. Moving from Mississippi and getting her doctoral degree at West Virginia University, Trotter has become involved in various … Continue reading Pittsburgh teaching artist expands cultural horizons

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Ariana Grande “positions” herself for another album hit

Capri Scarcelli | arts & entertainment editor 11/12/2020 Ariana Grande’s sixth studio album Positions, released on Oct. 30, has already been named number one on Billboard’s top charts and has garnered over 174 million streams on Spotify and Apple Music – and for good reason. Grande is notorious for cranking out harmonies and teasing them along the way, but no one could have guessed an … Continue reading Ariana Grande “positions” herself for another album hit

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Bruce Springsteen rocks 20th studio album release

Claire Neiberg Staff Writer 10/29/20 Being raised on classic rock, some of my earliest memories surrounded the discography of Bruce Springsteen. From listening to the E Street Radio on SiriusXM every morning with my dad to singing along to “Thunder Road” with my family at the Hersheypark Stadium on a rainy evening in 2014, Springsteen’s music is a prominent part of my life, giving me … Continue reading Bruce Springsteen rocks 20th studio album release

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Upcoming music releases await chart-topping success

Capri Scarcelli A&E Editor 10/22/20 Today’s music scene has an especially booming release radar. With artists not being able to perform live, the pandemic has given ample opportunity for musicians to put out more of their work. In the span of a week, various artists – both known and new to the industry – have announced or teased upcoming single or album releases through social … Continue reading Upcoming music releases await chart-topping success

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Gorillaz live in the “Now, Now”

Sean Armstrong | Staff Writer 07/11/18 The Now, Now is the latest album by Damon Albarn’s musical side-project The Gorillaz, and for many fans, they’ll be wishing it was the “past, past.” To be clear, the album in and of itself isn’t bad. The music doesn’t stand out when compared to the work the project has produced in the past. Still, this iteration has proved … Continue reading Gorillaz live in the “Now, Now”

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Mike Shinoda’s latest album tackles tough subject, but doesn’t stand out

Sean Armstrong | Staff Writer 06/24/18 On July 20, 2017, Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington took his life. Nearly a year later, the same conversations many Linkin Park fans already had re-entered the mainstream, with the deaths of Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade rocking the foodie and fashion worlds. While it is impossible to know why Bennington took his own life, Mike Shinoda prefers to … Continue reading Mike Shinoda’s latest album tackles tough subject, but doesn’t stand out

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