New Order’s first song in 5 years is hopeful post-pandemic bliss
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The band pulls off a tone so pure of heart that it sounds as exciting as ever — even at its most uncomplicated. New Order is a pop band after all.
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Gorillaz wields wistful synths on EP ‘Song Machine Episode 3’
‘Song Machine Episode 3’ encapsulates the same electronic dreaminess of Gorillaz’s former work, but it’s the staggering of emotion throughout the release that keeps listeners hooked.
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Wire’s new album ‘Mind Hive’ alludes to dark future with painfully aware lyrics
A play on the science fictional phrase “hive mind,” Mind Hive urges listeners to wake up and break free from the constraints of a stifling society.
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Johnny Marr creates intimate, energetic atmosphere at The Fillmore
When he entered the The Fillmore for his Sept. 26 performance, Johnny Marr probably knew that the one thing his concert didn’t have to do was win over a crowd of doubters.
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Raf Simons writes UC Berkeley application letter with Calvin Klein’s pre-spring 2019 collection
That’s exactly what Raf Simons did at Calvin Klein when he incorporated UC Berkeley logos into his latest collection, CALVIN KLEIN 205W39NYC.
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Septembre days
Mind the Gap
So, my friends have taken it upon themselves, and my life has filled up with teachers who explain why the subject they’re teaching is important.
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Picks of the week: Combat the back-to-school blues
Back-to-school season can be a bittersweet time — the good news is that you can make the most of your first week back with this mix of San Francisco and on-campus events, including concerts, film screenings and performance group auditions.
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The Mountain Goats’ ‘Goths’ charts new musical territory
The Mountain Goats might be exploring unfamiliar territory, but the joy they bring listeners is nothing new.
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Punk bands Lower and Merchandise play atmospheric show at Rickshaw Stop
Hardcore punk-turned-post-punk bands Lower and Merchandise make music that is heavy and harmonious; one feels the weight of drums crushing them as deep bass and rippling guitars fill the air with gloom and doom. But their music isn’t the kind audiences can dance or mosh to — or, for that
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