How I cured the winter blues
Lisi Ludwig/Senior Staff
While there is only about a week of winter left, I still loathe the infamous groundhog for extending the darker nights alongside this cold weather.
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Leon Bridges’ ‘Gold-Diggers Sound’ leaves listeners digging for deeper emotion
Despite its undeniable polish and soothing elegance, the album’s disregard for Bridges’ signature nostalgia deprives it of its potential authenticity.
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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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The best of East Bay summer street fairs
Summer street fairs are not only a great experience, but also one of the best ways to enrich your summer and spend time with those you love.
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Hozier’s ‘Nina Cried Power’ addresses cultural appropriation and spirit of protest
Hozier’s appreciation for the work of Black musicians shapes the entire track, including the lyrics, the gospel-inspired chorus and, most importantly, the involvement of a prominent civil rights singer, Mavis Staples, who sings alongside him.
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Greta Van Fleet gives hard rock howl on ‘Anthem Of The Peaceful Army’
Six years since its forming, Greta Van Fleet is finally breaking the hard rock scene with debut full-length album Anthem Of The Peaceful Army. Its first two EPs were released last year, but this 11-song compilation contains a deeper look into the hard Americana rock base of the group.
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Picks of the week: Film, music and comedy recommendations from the arts staff
This coming week will offer a host of exciting opportunities to enjoy art, and we’ve laid out a few of them here, ranging from film screenings and Q&As to concerts and music festivals.
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How to get over the blues
We’re about to enter the fourth week of the spring semester at UC Berkeley. As we at the Clog sit on benches and observe the diverse student culture, we’ve noticed something that seems to unite us all — everyone seems to have been hit by the blues. We’re here to
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