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Cozette Brown | Wednesday, September 13, 2023
You might’ve been in your Taylor Swift era this summer, but I’ve been in my “The Age of Pleasure” era since the album’s release June 9. Artist Janelle Monáe — whose last album “Dirty Computer” was nominated for Best Music Video (“Pynk”) and Album of the Year at the 61st Grammy Awards — might not
Ryan Israel and Mike Donovan | Friday, May 15, 2020
It’s time to turn the clock back to what, in retrospect, seems like a simpler time: late summer 2016. The class of 2020 first arrived on campus via an “Ultralight Beam,” looking forward to four years of academic and faith “Formation” and dreaming of staying up “All Night” with friends. Not yet “Destroyed by Hippie Powers,”
Nora McGreevy, Sara Schlecht, Ryan Israel, Mike Donovan, Jake Winningham, Nia Sylva, Kay Bontempo, Lucas Masin-Moyer, Carlos De Loera and Ethan Utley | Thursday, December 6, 2018
In early December, as finals begin to emerge on the horizon, Scene writers take off their headphones, pause the music and look back at what they’ve listened to throughout the year. Each writer picks their personal 20 best albums, and 2018 had no shortage of albums to choose from. Old names returned to the scene,
Ryan Israel, Maggie Walsh, Adam Ramos and Megan Valley | Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Spring is coming and the sun is finally starting to shine. Enjoy the warm weather along with these hot singles from some of Scene’s favorite artists. Natalie Prass — “Short Court Style” By Adam Ramos, Scene Editor Richmond vocalist Natalie Prass made big waves with the release of her beautifully ornate 2015 self-titled debut. The record
Jack Riedy | Friday, April 7, 2017
At an age when most Americans are working on college applications, Steve Lacy already has a Grammy nomination. The 18-year-old joined up with Californian R&B outfit The Internet as a guitarist and producer, earning widespread accolades for 2015’s “Ego Death.” Like a neo-soul Wu-Tang Clan, each member of the group is now releasing solo material
Matthew Macke | Friday, February 17, 2017
In 2015, there were zero people of color nominated for an Oscar in acting. In 2016, there were zero people of color nominated for an Oscar in acting. In 2017, there are six. Among the films that tackle the issue of race and garnered the attention of the Academy are “Moonlight,” “Fences,” “Loving,” “I Am