The Daily Californian Arts Awards: Music of 2017
While American politics may continue to divide, music in 2017 amplified oft-marginalized voices, providing a glimmer of hope, however small, for 2018.
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Tag Archives: Kendrick Lamar
‘DAMN.,’ ‘Sleep Well Beast’ top 2017’s list of best albums
Across all genres, 2017 has seen some new breakouts and returning heavyweights tackle the roiling social and political climate this year has brought — or help us escape it.
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The Clog’s take on this year’s Grammy nominations snubs
We believe this year’s Grammys will see the album, song and record of the year categories absent of many of music biggest stars.
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60th annual Grammy Awards nominations: Predictions and upsets
This year’s Record of the Year category may come as a surprise to some, featuring the funky, groovy “Redbone” and “The Story Of O.J.”
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A UC Berkeley student’s guide to surviving concerts
Whether you’re going to see LCD Soundsystem at Bill Graham or Solange at the Greek Theatre, these essential tips will help you at any show you go to.
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VMAs descend into mediocrity
The MTV Video Music Awards have never been about subtlety. Since its inception in the 1980s, the MTV’s trademark summer entertainment has been notorious for throwing prestige to the sidelines and letting spectacle takes the stage. The show has cultivated numerous iconic and scandalous pop culture moments, from Britney Spears’
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Maroon 5 offers more of same with latest single ‘What Lovers Do’
The tragedy behind “What Lovers Do,” and behind Maroon 5 as a band, is not a change in identity — it is the stripping of any identity whatsoever.
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Sitting down and being humble: Reflecting on the scope of art via Kendrick Lamar
Kendrick Lamar’s performance at the Staples Center isn’t so much of a culmination for me as it is a milestone.
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Picks of the week: Music legends, local comedy and more
Legends like Hans Zimmer and Kendrick Lamar are certain to draw massive crowds, but they aren’t the only artists taking over next week.
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Vince Staples stakes claim for West Coast trap throne with sophomore album ‘Big Fish Theory’
Big Fish Theory, Staples claims, is meant to mean something different to everyone who experiences the 36-minute exploration into the impact of success — but what does it mean to him?
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