ARTIST REVIEW: Deftones
One of metal’s most popular bands, Deftones has made an evolutionary comeback following hard times and periods of silence. By:
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The Tacoma Ledger
A Student News Magazine for UW Tacoma
Author: Michael Doyle
ALBUM REVIEW: Spiritbox’s “Tsunami Sea”
Alternative metal band Spiritbox released their second studio album “Tsunami Sea,” following their successful 2021 debut album “Eternal Blue.” By:
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FILM REVIEW: “Companion” uses AI horror genre to provide social critique
“Companion” combines the likes of Artificial Intelligence horror, comedy and societal critique in a must-see film. By: Michael Doyle WARNING:
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announces 2025 nominees
Spanning multiple decades and subgenres, 14 artists look for a place in music history as they seek induction into the
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The difficult relationship between white artists and hip-hop
As we witness former rapper Post Malone’s recent transition into a country star, is he another example of a white
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Chappell Roan sheds light on decades of artists’ mistreatment by the Grammy’s
During the “Hot to Go!” singer’s acceptance speech at the Grammy’s, Roan called out the music industry for its treatment
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How “Arcane” mastered the intricate art of character writing
Following the lives of the residents of the fictional Piltover, “Arcane” blurs the lines of morality, politics and the human
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The deeper relationship behind nightclubbing and cultural stress
Nightlife provides a fun distraction to an uneasy transitional period of careers or housing situations, allowing clubbers to leave the stress of the world at the velvet rope.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Mac Miller’s “Balloonerism”
Recorded over 10 years ago, hip-hop artist Mac Miller’s second posthumous album is a beautifully tragic fusion of his most
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FILM REVIEW: ‘Nosferatu’ remake is gothic horror done right
The remake that leaves viewers on the edge of their seat
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