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Music
Clairo Brought 'Immunity' To Life At Union Transfer
The artist fleshed out the themes of young love captured in her debut album.
by MEHEK BOPARAI
Music
'MAGDALENE' is FKA twigs' Most Accessible Album Yet
Her sophomore album reflects on overcoming pain in life and love.
by TERESA XIE
Music
Tiny Desk, Big Audience, Bigger Artists
As the NPR video series expands, is it still giving enough exposure to smaller artists?
by TERESA XIE
Film
Five Standout Films at the Gershman Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival
These are the must–see movies showing at Philadelphia's oldest film festival.
by JORDAN WACHSMAN
Film
'Doctor Sleep' Doesn't Quite Capture The Magic of 'The Shining'
This sequel isn't as good as Kubrick's classic, but it's made with love.
by ANNA COLLINS
Music
Cold War Kids Test Out a New Voice On 'New Age Norms 1'
The first installment of the band's seventh album leaves the listener wanting more.
by MEHEK BOPARAI
Music
Grace Cummings Gives A Refreshing Breath of Mystery with 'Refuge Cove'
The artists exists within a vacuum, which isn't necessarily a bad thing.
by KEELY DOUGLAS
Music
Amazon's Intersect Festival: The Battle for Indie Artists' Integrity
Musicians and festivals rely on big sponsors, but where do we draw the line?
by JULIA DAVIES
Music
Lula Wiles is Redesigning the Protest Song
The trio challenges the conventions of folk music, Native rights, and modern relationships.
by SAM KESLER
Music
On 'Pang,' Caroline Polachek Proves She Can Make It On Her Own
The veteran singer–songwriter stakes a claim for herself as a pop star.
by PEYTON TOUPS
Arts
‘30 Americans’ Brings Visions of a New Artistic Future to Philadelphia
The latest special exhibition at the Barnes Foundation commemorates the 10th anniversary of this travelling art collection.
by SOPHIE BURKHOLDER
Music
Angel Olsen Brings 'All Mirrors' to the Franklin Music Hall
The album was full of grandeur, but that feeling was severely lacking at her Halloween show.
by SAM KESLER
Arts
My Top Five Weird Finds at This Year's West Philly Artists Yard Sale
Local artists cleared their studios out at Black Hound Clay Studio's yard sale event on Oct. 27, and they did not disappoint.
by LAYLA MURPHY
Music
What the Break–ups of Philly's Biggest Emo Bands Means for the Scene
With mewithoutYou, Modern Baseball, and Balance and Composure gone, who is left to take their place?
by MELANNIE JAY
Film
'The Lighthouse' is an Amazing Descent into Madness
Robert Eggers, director of The Witch, returns with another oppressive thriller.
by ANNA COLLINS
Arts
Onda Latina’s 'In Theaters Now': Sexy, Professional, and Larger–Than–Life
Penn's premier Latin dance troupe stunned audiences on the weekend of Nov. 1 with an upbeat and thematically cohesive show.
by AVERY JOHNSTON
Music
Julia Jacklin is Being Herself and 'Crushing' It
The Australian singer–songwriter doesn't want to be politicized just because she's a woman.
by JULIA DAVIES
Film
We Don't Need an All—Girls Marvel Movie
Marvel should develop its female characters organically, rather than carelessly throwing them into a movie together.
by ANNA COLLINS
Music
America is Tired of Singing Competitions
Why the novelty of reality singing competition shows has declined in the past decade.
by MEHEK BOPARAI
Music
We Need Fall Music To Bring Warmth To Our Lives
How the coffeehouse genre provides us with a soundtrack for autumn.
by MEHEK BOPARAI
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