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Clara V. Nguyen
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Green Day Fights Back on ‘Father of All Motherf**ckers’
The California-based punk rockers’ latest release harnesses the brash flippancy of their early days to bring the new decade an unapologetic dose of ’90s nostalgia.
My Chemical Romance Announce Reunion Tour
Who would expect any less from a band that named their farewell compilation album “May Death Never Stop You”?
What the Hell Happened: Lil Nas X Dances for Doritos
The century’s new most ambitious crossover just came to town. You might even say it arrived on the old town road.
Halsey’s ‘Manic’ Breaks the Boundaries of Pop
Out of tension and turbulence, Halsey's “Manic” forges a fleeting portrait of an artist in metamorphosis: capricious and vulnerable but no less of a creative force.
Nine Years Ago, My Chemical Romance Predicted the Future on ‘Danger Days’
With the year of “Danger Days” finally upon us, the anniversary of its release invites comparison between its reality and ours.
What the Hell Happened: ‘Vibe Check’
This recent interpretation of “vibe check” marks an undeniable shift from selflessness to self-interest.
Xaviera Simmons Defines Abolition Through Art
In a six-hour program entitled “Malleable Forms — Define Abolition,” visiting lecturer Xaviera Simmons set out to challenge social and racial norms through art.
Jeff Lynne’s ELO Dazzles ‘From Out of Nowhere’
Their latest release, “From Out of Nowhere,” proves that nearly 50 years of music-making have yet to make a dent in their originality.
King Princess Takes the Throne on ‘Cheap Queen’
Cheap or not, King Princess is a queen like no other, and nothing can stop her ascent to the throne. Long may she reign.
Big Thief Steals the Show on ‘Two Hands’
The album’s minimalist instrumentation provides the ideal framework for its expressive lyrics, which Lenker renders with haunting delicacy.