Spring is back and so are bright performances. With a variety of genres, this quarter’s live scene has been taken over by experienced acts. Making their way back to the stage, these iconic artists are sure to capture their crowds from the first note. Read more...
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This post was updated April 12 at 7:43 p.m. The sun is coming out again and is bringing long-awaited releases. Music icons are blooming this spring with exciting new projects. Read more...
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This post was updated April 9 at 8:25 p.m. Submerged in the ocean, an Indigenous woman lifts a luminous abalone shell to her face – hinting at a bond older than memory. Read more...
Photo: Pictured is the art video installation “The Sea Around Us.” Created by Rebeca Méndez, a professor in the Department of Design Media Arts, the exhibit was inspired by Rachel Carson’s 1951 book of the same name. (Courtesy of Rebeca Méndez)
This post was updated April 9 at 8:03 p.m. Reia Uchiumi has always made art for other people – even in the years she made it for no one at all. Read more...
Photo: Reia Uchiumi sits down while leaning against a tree. The third-year global studies student runs the art account @reiabay, where she shares digital portraits of human faces. (Selin Filiz/Assistant Photo editor)
This post was updated April 9 at 9:05 p.m. Editor’s note: This review contains mentions of gun violence that some readers may find disturbing. Warning: spoilers ahead. Read more...
Photo: Robert Pattinson, who plays Charlie, holds Zendaya, who plays Emma in “The Drama.” Written and directed by Kristoffer Borgli, the A24 film, released April 3, portrays the young protagonists as they navigate the chaos that ensues one week before their wedding. (Courtesy of A24)
This post was updated April 5 at 8:05 p.m. Nori Kai’s work ethic is as nonstop as her flow. The first-year music industry student from Albuquerque, New Mexico, released her second studio album, “Wish You Had,” in January – just seven months after her debut record, “Wistful Thinking,” in May of 2025. Read more...
Photo: Posing against a red and orange background is Nori Kai. The first-year music industry student released her second studio album, “Wish You Had,” less than a year after her debut record. (Courtesy of Zach Hagy)
This post was updated April 5 at 8:12 p.m. If there’s one thing to remember from the 2025 awards season, it’s the riveting melodies of “Sinners.” Even if it did not win Best Picture, the groundbreaking film from writer-director Ryan Coogler finished a wildly successful Oscars night with four trophies from its record 16 nominations, including a Best Original Screenplay statuette and Best Actor in a Leading Role for Michael B. Read more...
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