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Grammy nominees announced, Lizzo, Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X lead nominations

By Carl Zabat | Dec. 3, 2019

Highlights from the 62nd Grammy annual awards' categories are here.

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Kanye West stumbles to salvation with ‘Jesus is King’

By Carl Zabat | Nov. 15, 2019

Kanye West, with his ninth studio album, has turned to the church for a professional and personal tune-up. Jesus is King, however, contains only glimmers of his previous sense of innovation, audacity and refinement.

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Dev Hynes ventures into ambient classical with ‘Fields’

By Carl Zabat | Nov. 5, 2019

Music columnist Carl Zabat reviews the new album Fields by musician Dev Hynes, also known as Blood Orange.

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‘Hustlers’ plays with sharp music, sultry dance performances

By Carl Zabat | Oct. 3, 2019

Lorene Scafaria’s newest feature film, “Hustlers,” takes us to one of the sneakiest corners of these financially tarnished United States circa 2007-2013: a strip club called Moves in New York City.

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Summer Arts Preview: Music

By Carl Zabat and Molly Carmichael | Apr. 25, 2019

Daily Cardinal music columnists Molly Carmichael and Carl Zabat offer their top choices for albums to soundtrack your summer!

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Lizzo crafts bop after bop with ‘Cuz I Love You’

By Carl Zabat | Apr. 24, 2019

Lizzo’s recent album — Cuz I Love You — is revolutionary and reveals the vulnerability of her emotional depth in every song.

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‘Live in London’ album mixes old and new music, elevates stand-up comedy

By Carl Zabat | Mar. 25, 2019

Flight of the Conchords released album, 'Live in London,' to showcase the evolution of their tunes.

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'Electric Lady Sessions' is intelligent, refreshing live album

By Carl Zabat | Mar. 6, 2019

At the time of the Electric Lady Studios’ founding, it was the only artist-owned studio in existence, built by and for the one and only Jimi Hendrix. He only got to use the space for a few weeks before his untimely passing. Dance-punk act LCD Soundsystem has added their name to the legendary studio’s list of inhabitants. On Feb. 8 of this year, Electric Lady Sessions was released. A concise and groovy collection of their own hits and three covers, LCD Soundsystem’s latest release is a rewarding live album.

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Travis Scott electrifies sold-out crowd in Milwaukee for ‘ASTROWORLD’ tour

By Carl Zabat | Feb. 28, 2019

Travis Scott performed in Milwaukee to a sold-out crowd as part of the ASTROWORLD tour.

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Grammy 2019 Preview and Predictions: episode 4

By Carl Zabat and Molly Carmichael | Feb. 7, 2019

On Feb. 10, the music industry's biggest names will vie for a prized Grammy Award while Alicia Keys hosts the event.