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Disclosure's sophomore album safe yet strong

In June 2012, two brothers released an EP called “The Face.” Their remix of Jessie Ware’s single “Running” (2013) had already been tearing up dance floors for three months, and the duo, known as Disclosure, had been gathering momentum since 2010 in the underground house scene. However, with ...



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Ryan Adams' '1989' covers give Swift's music new life

“1989” (2014) was perhaps Taylor Swift’s biggest step away from her country singer-songwriter roots and toward the world of pop. She collaborated with high-profile pop producers like Max Martin and Shellback to create hits including the chart-topping “Shake it Off” and “Blank Space" ...


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Fetty and all his friends

This was unquestionably the summer of Fetty Wap. The previously unheralded rapper from Patterson, N.J. burst onto the scene with the ubiquitous single “Trap Queen” and then followed that catchy tune up with three other top 40 hits: “679,” “My Way” and “Again." In the process, he ...


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Danity Kane reincarnation seeks break from past, falls flat

Remember Danity Kane? It's back...in a way. Dumblonde, a duo comprised of former Danity Kane members Shannon Bex and Aubrey O’Day, released its debut, self-titled album this Friday.The original female pop group dissolved in 2009 after its members had a falling out. Subsequent reconciliations ...





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Tana French's literary crime fiction

About a year ago, I thought that I didn't like mystery novels. I thought they were predictable, formulaic and populated with cookie-cutter style detectives who investigated gruesome crimes in bland prose while reflecting on their failed relationships with their ex-wives. Then I read the first novel ...


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Teriyaki House offers unique variations, innovations

Teriyaki House is first and foremost a misnomer, after which it is a case study in blurred lines from its food to its location. Situated in the same building as the eminent Yoshi’s, Teriyaki House is severely outshone by its neighbor. In fact, the easiest way to guide people there is to direct them ...


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'Scream Queens' pushes boundaries with unorthodox humor

Ryan Murphy, creator of "Glee" (2009-2015) and "American Horror Story" (2011-present), throws political correctness to the wind in his new Fox horror-comedy series, "Scream Queens." Indeed, the two-part season premiere -- which aired last week -- left viewers in shock ...



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Once the saliva settles

Up until high school, I was a major germophobe when it came to food-sharing. By the time I reached college though, I grew accustomed to friends taking bites out of my sandwich, giving me a spoonful of their froyo or taking a sip out of my solo cup. College is no place for germophobes, and I was lucky ...


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Lana Del Rey revisits old themes, sound in 'Honeymoon'

Lana Del Rey is one of those avant-garde noir singers who confuses her listeners as much as she entertains them. Bolstering her carefully constructed persona of old school Hollywood glamour with her smoky, '60s-era vocals, Del Rey combines rich, dramatic sound with a compelling narrative of the ...


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'Limitless' struggles with weak script, cliché plot

Though the 2011 film, "Limitless," starring Bradley Cooper, received fairly positive reviews (70 percent on Rotten Tomatoes and 7.4/10 on IMDb), the new spinoff television series isn't quite up to par with its source material. "Limitless," the TV show, is set four years after ...



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This Weekend's Events

Looking for cool stuff to do this weekend? The Daily has you covered! Check out these upcoming events:Hillel Beer Garden – Tufts Hillel is hosting a free beer garden for students of drinking age to schmooze and enjoy a cold one. Non-alcoholic beverages and snacks will also be available. Thursday ...


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Top 10 songs of the summer

The academic semester is in full swing, TV shows are coming back for season premieres and there's a definite chill in the air. All these things signify the end of summer 2015, which officially concluded on Sept. 22.This summer was filled with impressive singles and albums alike, and this is the ...



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Viola Davis makes history at the Emmy Awards

The annual Emmy Awards, which celebrate the successes of actors and actresses in television series spanning all genres, left viewers with many things to discuss last Sunday night: Who wore the best dress? Why wasn't this actor nominated? Why didn't this actress win? Should I start watching ...