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A$AP Ferg to play SUB x WVAU Welcome Week show

By Griffin Rowell | August 11

The Harlem MC is also set to release new album ‘Stay Striving’ this month

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Famed rock group Santana to play in Maryland August 15

By Griffin Rowell | August 10

The band will continue its lengthy 2017 tour at Merriweather Post Pavilion

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Regina Spektor and Ben Folds performed a special one-off show together in Virginia

By Griffin Rowell | August 1

On July 26 songwriting and indie-pop geniuses, Ben Folds and Regina Spektor, treated the audience at the Filene Center at Wolf Trap.

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HAIM has “Something To Tell You” with elevated lyrics

By Emily Martin | July 23

The all-female trio HAIM strikes gold again with “Something To Tell You,” a pure pop album released on July 7.

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Mitski made listening about the sadness of life, fun at her sold-out DC show.

By Griffin Rowell | July 14

The Japanese-born indie rocker played a tight, emotional set at 9:30 Club.

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Album Review: “LANY” by LANY

By Emily Von Urff | July 13

The alt-band’s first release brings groovy vibes and romantic nostalgia.

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Concert Preview: Gorillaz

By Griffin Rowell | July 13

The dynamic, genre blending group comes to Merriweather Post Pavilion on July 15.

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A look back on the Merriweather Post Pavilion’s 50-year history

By Griffin Rowell | July 10

The legendary Baltimore area concert venue will celebrate its birthday with a star-studded July 15 show.

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Turn up the heat: battle for 2017 song of the summer

By Emily Von Urff | June 29

Who will have the chart-topping, party-hopping single of the season?

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The White Man’s Burden: One Love Manchester concert exemplifies white savior complex

By Leanna Faulk | June 27

How these concerts play a role in promoting the white savior complex

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Album Review: “Ti Amo” by Phoenix

By Dilpreet Raju | June 21

Pop and summer coincide in the French alt group’s newest album

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Pitches Be Trippin’ perform final concert “The Glo Up”

By Adena Maier | June 8

A capella group performed a set centered around the various stages of romantic relationships

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Unpopular opinion: I hate Lana Del Rey

By Melany Rochester | June 7

A critique of Lana Del Rey’s lyrics and singing ability

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Concert Preview: Feist

By Griffin Rowell | June 1

Feist, the acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter, is back with her first solo album in more than six years. She will be playing dates throughout the summer, including a stop at Washington, D.C.’s Lincoln Theatre June 7 and 8. 

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Review: Mission: Improv-able final semester performance

By Cordilia James | May 31

Mission: Improv-able, AU’s improv troupe, sent off two of their seniors on April 21 in a final show filled with laughs, debates and a Swedish milkmaid. Although the event’s Facebook page promoted the show to run from 8 p.m.

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'Fun Home' reflects struggles with family and identity

By Alix Mammina | April 29

Broadway musical opens at D.C.’s National Theatre, portraying the life of cartoonist Alison Bechdel

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2nd annual Spring Queer Arts Show hosted by AU student groups

By Adena Maier | April 28

AmLit, AU Queers & Allies, AUSG Women’s Initiative and Speak Fresh hosted the second annual Spring Queer Arts Show on April 21 as a celebration of the work of queer artists on AU’s campus.

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