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Remembering sonic pioneer, cinematic legend and outspoken activist Ryuichi Sakamoto
Ryuichi Sakamoto had one of the most influential runs in the global music industry, establishing himself as an iconic film composer and a luminary in the electro-pop genre.
Mick Gaw, Staff Writer
• April 12, 2023
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Review: ‘Cracker Island’ is, underwhelmingly, Gorillaz as usual
“Cracker Island” stays true to Gorillaz’s established sound but it's not on the level of originality as some of their iconic past heights.
Anuj Jain, Contributing Writer
• March 28, 2023
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Listen To This: Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter tries a different sound in ‘L’accouchement’
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Holden Lay, Ethan Beck, Ava Vonn, Tatyanna Gooden, Rylee La Testa and Antonio Johri
• February 2, 2023
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Thundercat Dazzles Historic Blue Note
Bassist Thundercat just wrapped up his residency at the Blue Note on Third Street, a historic venue where jazz legends such as Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis and Stanley Clarke have also performed.
Kamau Littletree-Holston, Contributing Writer
• February 22, 2019
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Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • July 9, 2024
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Julia Smerling, Photo Editor • June 18, 2024
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Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • June 18, 2024
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Mikaylah Du, Under the Arch Editor • June 15, 2024