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New York-based MisterWives’ euphoric, viral indie-pop melodies

Quickly rising to the top of viral charts and streaming service lists, MisterWives, an indie-pop band created in New York City, have become darlings of the industry. Their infectiously sugary vibe, creative and unique upbeat tempos and unbelievable ability to…

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Scottish indie-rock band Idlewild writes it all out on new album

Scottish indie-rock group, Idlewild, has released their latest album “Everything Ever Written” after a three-year hiatus. Formed in 1995, Idlewild’s members are lead vocalist Roddy Woomble, guitarist Rod Jones, drummer Colin Newton, bassist Andrew Mitchell and keyboardist Luciano Rossi. Their…

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‘Odd Couple’ reboot stale, proves old dogs can’t do new tricks

CBS released a rebooted version of “The Odd Couple” on Thursday, Feb. 19. The show is about Felix, played by Thomas Lennon (“Reno 911”), an uptight, recently divorced neat freak moving in with Oscar, played by Mathew Perry (“Go On”),…

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Tyga holds back excellence on ‘Fan of a Fan: The Album’

Following the success of the first installment of the “Fan of a Fan” series, Tyga and Chris Brown return nearly five years later to bring us the sequel, “Fan of a Fan: The Album.” The new LP boasts some prominent…

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87th Academy Awards celebrates cinematic achievements

On Feb. 22 the 87th Academy Awards ceremony was hosted by the one and only Tony-winning showman Neil Patrick Harris. This actor/comedian opened the show with a perfectly rehearsed, choreographed musical/magic show. It grabbed the audience’s attention and had them…

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Creative Writing: The Tree

As the oak croaks within the imminent space in the ground, the branches creep through what is left of a swing, broken down by the wind and squirrels. I sit under its obscure shade, breathing in the pheromones of seasons…

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Kendrick Lamar spits hot fire on new singles

Kendrick Lamar took home two Grammys for his single “i.” Twenty-four hours later on Feb. 9, he released a new track from his upcoming album entitled “The Blacker the Berry,” letting everyone in the hip-hop community know he has indeed…

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Weekly EP Revue: ‘For Madeleine’ with love

When Swedish singer-songwriter Seinabo Sey entered the music scene with her debut single, “Younger,” the soulful chanteuse began emerging as one of the best new artists since Adele. With the release of two more singles, “Pistols At Dawn” and “Hard…

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Elle King’s rambunctious, unorthodox folky-rock blues

Raw and untamed are two words that could describe blues-rock artist, Elle King. Born Tanner Elle Schneider, daughter of comedian Rob Schneider, King’s name is still rather unknown. With only an EP out and a “Playing for Keeps” single that…

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Imagine Dragons’ musical magic act on “Smoke + Mirrors”

Breakout alternative rock band Imagine Dragons just released their second studio album, “Smoke + Mirrors,” on Tuesday.  The album was self-produced with the help of English hip-hop producer, Alex Da Kid. Most of the songs are written by the members…