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February 9, 2017

A Moonlit Evening with the Stars of ‘La La Land’

By Alex Wehrung

The two stars of “La La Land” had come to receive their Outstanding Performers of the Year Awards alongside their director, Damien Chazelle.

February 3, 2017

Sango & Monte Booker Bringing the Sound of Tomorrow to SOhO

By Frank Horne

On Sunday, Feb. 4, SOhO is lucky to host a pair of innovative young beatmakers for a night of squeaky-clean polished mixes and cuts.

February 3, 2017

The Friday Review: CULTURE by Migos

By Max Pasion-Gonzales

The brilliant X factor in this group’s success is the Migos’ conscious realization of their influence in spaces that transcend music.

February 2, 2017

Elephante Brings Dreamy Beats to the HUB

By Olivia Yazzolino

The energy was already high nearly an hour before Elephante came on, and the Hub filled up quickly for the sold-out show.

February 2, 2017

It’s Lit!: Fear and Loathing (and God) in Literature

By Phi Do, Allie Graydon, Natalie Noblett

This week, Natalie Noblett takes on Alida Nugent’s in-your-face but wildly fun Don't Worry, It Gets Worse while Allie Graydon reflects on Neil Gaiman's modern rendering of ancient myths in American Gods.

February 2, 2017

Switchfoot and Relient K Rock the Arlington

By Isaac Mikulski

Energy surged through the crowd as fans of both groups moved and sung along to new songs and favorite hits alike.

February 2, 2017

Sarah Jones Brings Stories to Campbell

By Jasmine Benafghoul

In a time when the objectification and exploitation of women has increasingly become a popular debate in regards to, well, prominent people in our society, Sarah Jones’s performance felt highly fitting on Tuesday night...

February 2, 2017

The Atomics Are a Blast from the Past

By Fiona Moriarty-McLaughlin

Not only are these siblings taking the music industry by storm, but also the modeling world.

January 31, 2017

Tracks of the Month: January 2017

By William Emmons

At the end of each calendar month, Artsweek takes a look at new tracks that stood out and made a place in our playlists.

January 26, 2017

Bill T. Jones Unleashes Narratives at Granada

By Addy Stupin

Jones’ strong voice cut through the theater as he read his stories, which varied greatly across subjects, themes, time periods and locations.

January 26, 2017

Hitchcock Channeled Through Music’s Rhythmic Ghost

By Christian Watts

“Blackmail” is the perfect film for which Michael Mortilla to compose to. Its challenges in balance, from tone to pace, keep Mortilla’s ever changing melody on its toes.

January 26, 2017

Favianna Rodgriguez Illuminates the MultiCultural Center

By William Emmons

In present times, artists and activists like Rodriguez are as important and integral to social justice as ever. The rights of many are lost in a state of vulnerability.

January 20, 2017

The Friday Review: I See You by the xx

By Ryan Hykes

For fans of the xx’s previous work, this album keeps their atmospheric instrumentation and their oft-touched themes of love and loneliness.

January 18, 2017

5 Movies That You May Have Missed in 2016

By Christian Watts

With the year finally over and Oscar season quickly approaching, it’s important to take a look back at some of the great films Artsweek didn’t have a chance to review, or films you maybe didn’t have the time to see...

January 18, 2017

Dawes, Dad Rock and the Modern Meaning of Genre

By Zoe Jones

Genres are, in fact, boxes; they’re compartmentalized for conveniently choosing what we want to consume in a culture constantly flooded with new music. However, some music is best created by challenging these very cate...