GoldLink’s ‘Diaspora’ extends hip-hop’s reach
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The album is a sonic, versed sampler influenced by African musical styles that represents the diaspora of Afrocentric music from coast to coast.
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Bastille releases existential fast-life concept album ‘Doom Days’
Because of the straightforward narrative of the album, it’s definitely best to listen to the tracks in order on the first go-around.
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‘The Dead Don’t Die’ says climate change will cause zombies with brilliant satirical delivery
The quick pacing parallels Officer Peterson’s ability to plainly solve issues as they pop up, giving the movie a comedic immediacy as the pair navigates the strange phenomena.
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Amber Bain, artist behind The Japanese House, shares inspiration for ‘Good at Falling’
“San Francisco is the only place ever where I’ve been like, ‘Well, OK, it’s going to pop off tonight,’ whereas sometimes you just don’t know.”
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Rising R&B artist Dijon gives raw, emotional performance in San Francisco
The artist’s vocals cracked with punchy intention as he sang through the side of his mouth, directing the music from a board at the front of the stage.
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Jake Xerxes Fussell releases blues album about fishin’, drinkin’, workin’
Because of the variation found in the instrumental sections, the minutes pass quickly as new sounds are introduced in the altogether slow-moving tune.
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At Mercury 20 Gallery, boxes, moons and bits of nature
Its newest collection of exhibitions feature works ranging from astronomy-inspired graphics to distressing commentary on FedEx shipments.
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‘Happiness Begins’ is anticlimactic, uninspired
Released Friday, ‘Happiness Begins’ lacks the charm, creativity and lyricism the Jonas Brothers worked on mastering between 2006 and 2010.
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Jagwar Twin talks ‘Subject to Flooding’ album, encourages unity
It was out of English’s admiration for the jaguar’s representation of unity in Mayan mythology that the name Jagwar Twin was born.
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No animals harmed in making of entertaining family flick ‘The Secret Life of Pets 2’
While it may be more forgettable in this history of animated films, “The Secret Life of Pets 2” serves its purpose as an entertaining family movie for kids and pets alike.
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