Many in the arts and entertainment industries have found creative ways to work while the effects of COVID-19 have left many unemployed and organizations at a loss for what to do to continue their work.
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Music Review: Quarantine fuels Charli XCX’s creativity in ‘how i’m feeling now’
Pop has experienced a resurgence in creativity with Charli XCX at the forefront. In “how i’m feeling now,” one of her most interactive releases, Charli XCX delivers her most honest record yet.
Music Review: Nav turns a corner with ‘Good Intentions’
Nav, one of hip-hop’s most controversial rap figures, is back with a new album titled “Good Intentions,” which features an A-list of features and some of his best cadences, flows and lyrics to date.
Music Review: JoJo’s comeback continues with ‘Good to Know’
After years battling the music industry, JoJo punched back with a promising new album, “Good to Know,” released on May 1, in which she merges gospel, soul and R&B to define her modern sound.
Lavernapalooza postponed until state says it is safe to congregate
The 11th annual Lavernapalooza concert, traditionally in the spring semester has been postponed, due to the campus closure and the state shelter-in-place orders to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Musicians find their rhythm in lockdown
During these surreal times, musical artists around the world have had to adapt to the challenging circumstances of their daily lives being turned upside down.
Music Review: Dua Lipa fuels the future of pop with ‘Nostalgia’
Dua Lipa’s new album, “Future Nostalgia,” is a statement pushing pop music forward while drawing inspiration from the past.
Movie Review: Documentary celebrates 20 years of Coachella’s influence
“Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert” celebrates the 20th anniversary of Coachella by telling the complete story of the festival, from where it started to the popular event it has become.
Music Review: The Strokes make an ‘abnormal’ return
“The New Abnormal” is The Strokes’ sixth studio album, released April 10. As their popularity has always gone in and out over the decades, the band has never reached obscurity due to hit songs such as “Reptilia’” and “Last Nite” always drawing them back into the limelight of alternative rock. The Strokes have truly defined […]
Music professor continues weekly concerts on Facebook
A University of La Verne professor has combined fast-paced flamenco strums with the soothing plucking of classical guitar and created life, energy and community through a Facebook live stream.