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Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show: Kendrick Lamar brought the bars, but was it a touchdown performance?

Samantha Genzer February 10, 2025
The production was sleek, the performances were sharp and the creativity was undeniable. But when you stack it against Beyoncé, Bruno Mars, and Shakira-level halftime shows, it lacked that extra layer of spectacle that makes a Super Bowl performance legendary. Still, Lamar brought his signature storytelling, intricate visuals and undeniable talent to the biggest stage in the world, creating a show that was uniquely his.
Iris Ren | Senior Graphic Artist

A beginner’s guide to Phoebe Bridgers | Liv Listens

Olivia Stapleton February 9, 2025
Recently, I had a friend tell me she was interested in listening to Phoebe Bridgers. If you haven’t been living under a rock, chances are that you’ve at least heard of her before. However, if you’ve never gotten around to listening, that’s okay, because I’m here to help.
Pop artist Kim Petras performs at the 2018 Capital Pride concert in Washington, D.C. Petras performed her debut album “Feed the Beast” at the MGM Music Hall on Saturday night. PHOTO COURTESY OF TED EYTAN VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

REVIEW: Kim Petras summons a sensual show at MGM

Jameson Beckman October 10, 2023
Pop artist Kim Petras stopped at Fenway’s MGM Music Hall Saturday night while touring for her debut studio album, “Feed the Beast,” which came out June 23.
Brett Abrams | Senior Graphic Artist

REVIEW: Tyler, the Creator’s ‘The Estate Sale’ sells new dimension to Grammy-winning album

Emilia Wisniewski March 31, 2023
While there was no word of a new album this year, Tyler decided to gift his fans a taste of his Grammy-winning Tyler Baudelaire persona. Following the recent deluxe album trend, Tyler released “CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST: The Estate Sale” tonight, featuring eight new tracks.
Pachinko show Apple TV

‘Pachinko’ review

Lynn Chu April 19, 2022
“Pachinko” kicked off 2022 with an important and relevant story to tell.
fearless (taylor's version) on spotify

REVIEW: Taylor Swift’s re-recorded ‘Fearless (Taylor’s Version)’ breathes new life to teen anthems

Lily Kepner April 11, 2021
Taylor Swift lends new meaning to her teenage anthem in the re-recordings, adding passion and power.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: TikTok perpetuates nepotism in the music industry

Editors April 8, 2021
We should use our collective power to actively seek out smaller artists instead of TikTok stars.
Yvonne Tang/DFP STAFF

Burning Out: What’s a successful person? It’s you and me

Yvonne Tang March 29, 2021
It’s important to evaluate our personal definitions of success and realize we’re already there.
wicked games by the weeknd on spotify

Song Spotlight: ‘Wicked Games’ by The Weeknd

Katrina Liu March 17, 2021
A themed playlist that seems to be common among many of my friends is one that makes you feel like a badass. It’s healthy for the soul to feel unstoppable for a moment, and many songs can accompany you — “Wicked Games” is one of them.
Sufjan Stevens’ newest album “The Ascension” on Spotify. ILLUSTRATION BY MIA KHATIB/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

REVIEW: Sufjan Stevens takes off to anxious heights in ‘The Ascension’

Jonas Hayes September 27, 2020
Sufjan Stevens has finally returned to form in his new album “The Ascension," and he moves far away from his previous harrowing and extremely personal 2015 album.
"Get Duked!" movie poster. Illustration by Lauryn Allen/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

“Get Duked!” epitomizes Scottish experience of director’s youth

Molly Farrar September 3, 2020
In any other context, to “get duked” means to get punched or attacked, but a new film contains another, somewhat less common meaning: getting pursued by the Duke of Edinburgh himself.
John Legend and Sam Smith perform Ben E. King’s “Stand By Me” during Global Citizen’s “One World: Together at Home” virtual benefit concert for coronavirus relief Saturday. COURTESY GLOBAL CITIZEN VIA YOUTUBE

REVIEW: One World benefit concert brings false words of hope from privileged voices

Abby Mills April 21, 2020
Global Citizen hosted a virtual benefit concert, “One World: Together at Home," on Saturday, bringing together music and entertainment’s biggest names to offer words and lyrics of hope and recognize everyday heroes.
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