Liz Phair merges past with present in new album ‘Soberish’
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After years of toying with her sound, Soberish, released June 4, comes as a refreshing return to the more seminal sounds of Liz Phair.
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Do yourself a favor: Revel in ‘In the Heights’ on silver screen
The perfect musical is still on the way, but we can make an allowance for the sake of this new, hopelessly dreamy summer classic.
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Stylish, heartfelt ‘Hacks’ gives classic stand-up comedy a face-lift
Despite its familiar construction, “Hacks” is a deceptively unique, subversive series that carves out yet another new niche in the comedy television genre.
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‘Jubilee’ is Japanese Breakfast’s dreamy, radiant ode to joy
With the band’s latest, a radiant new album titled Jubilee, Zauner continues to reach new heights, arriving on the other side of grief with her most ambitious work to date.
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Pa Salieu’s new single ‘Glidin’’ is hype song for the summer
From the self-assured vibe to the preachings for listeners to love themselves, “Glidin’” is a song made for the clubs and for the shows.
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Go soul searching over Wolf Alice’s ambitious ‘Blue Weekend’
Filled with successful experimentation and sophisticated lyricism and executed with no signs of fear in its pursuit of new developments, Blue Weekend is one colorful trip.
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Start of something new: 4th episode of ‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series’ does not break free from drama
The fourth episode of the second season presents a both literally and metaphorically dark and stormy atmosphere as the crew works through conflict while being trapped inside East High School during an intense snowstorm.
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‘Master of None’ moves in mature new direction with ‘Moments in Love’
The new incarnation is mostly unrecognizable: It’s a mature, refreshing departure that sacrifices pizzazz for profundity and cutesiness for craftsmanship.
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CHVRCHES single ‘How Not to Drown’ suffocates under different sound
“How Not to Drown,” released in preparation of the band’s upcoming album Screen Violence and debuting Aug. 27, features Robert Smith of The Cure — making for an awkward pairing and overall disconnected track.
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The sunset made me cry and other clichés
Studying the looking glass
Despite my grievances, I do want to embrace the mainstream as a more accessible base to connect with the people around me, to recognize that moments of shared emotion are just as valuable a part in experiencing art.
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