In Shedding Old Sounds Flume Hits His Stride
Australian producer Flume has been gradually making a name for himself over the last seven years. Bursting onto the scene
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James Blake Conquers Demons, Finds Love on “Assume Form”
Electronic music producer-turned-solo-artist James Blake has been a fixture in the pop and alternative R&B scene for a number of
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Fall 2018 in Review
Over the course of the semester, The Phoenix has reported on campus life from a variety of angles. In this
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The Return of the All-American Boyband — Brockhampton’s “iridescence”
It’s been just over a year since Brockhampton released their album “SATURATION,” but the self proclaimed “best boyband in the
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The Last Year in the Gazette, A Review
Editor’s note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore’s online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As
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Dirty Computer – Janelle Monáe’s Emotion Picture Shines
It’s been 5 years since Janelle Monáe released her album “The Electric Lady.” The sequel to her sophomore classic, “The
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Crime and Intrigue: a Review of Forensic Files
I grew up around Nancy Drew, Hercule Poirot, Miss Marple, and Sherlock Holmes. No, I have never met any of
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“La Haine” and Racialized Nation-building
Two weeks ago, I watched the French film “La Haine” directed by Mathieu Kassovitz, which was released in the
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Isle of Dogs- Beauty, Sadness, and Man’s Best Friend
My first thought leaving Wes Anderson’s “Isle of Dogs” was, “Why hasn’t he done this sooner?” Anderson’s uniquely distinctive style
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Friendship and Paralyzing Terror: A look at IT (2017)
Editor’s note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore’s online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As
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