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New EP from Kate Voegele shows maturity

She got her start on MySpace, had the chance to tour with the likes of John Mayer and became a series regular on the hit teenage drama “One Tree Hill.” Edgy yet sweet, with a signature alternative-pop sound, Kate Voegele has a diverse and dedicated fanbase.


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Flight Facilities’ debut LP is an enjoyable maiden voyage

Hugo Gruzman and James Lyell, an electronic duo from Sydney, teamed up this year to create their first LP as Flight Facilities, "Down To Earth," which combines old tracks with new material for a delicious listening experience. The pair is known for their perfectionist attitude — most singles are created and refined for at least 11 months before release.


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“Nightcrawler”: a new journalism

“Nightcrawler” presents a new definition of citizen journalism. The film pushes its cast and audience to consider the flaws in the media, exposing corruption and the devastating truth that the thirst for money may drive a man to drastic measures. Louis Bloom (Jake Gyllenhaal) is a nightcrawler.


A&E

Run the Jewels’ latest project is not to miss

In anticipation of Run the Jewels’ appearance at The Jefferson Theater this Sunday, Arts & Entertainment sat down with American hip-hop duo Killer Mike and EI-P to discuss the musicians’ latest project and their upcoming performance.


A&E

More Sound, Less “Fury”

SPOILER ALERT: The following review contains spoilers. Newly-released war film“Fury” depicts a World War II tank crew fighting in Europe during the final days of the war.


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Jukebox the Ghost spins another successful record

Fresh off the release of their fourth full-length album, piano-pop outfit Jukebox the Ghost will return to The Southern next month, playing a show centered around the upbeat, self-titled project vocalist and guitarist Tommy Siegel calls a “re-examination” of the group’s traditional and creative processes. About half of the album is intensely positive and bubbly.


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Peyton Tochterman’s unity music

Charlottesville singer-songwriter Peyton Tochterman returned to The Southern Oct. 25 with his band, Man on a Horse, after his stint as an American cultural ambassador to Afghanistan.


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“Ouija” fails to establish connection

"Ouija" is an old dog that, apparently, could not be taught new tricks. Stiles White's horror flick based on the classic sleepover ritual manages fright after fright, but only because the film is upheld almost entirely by uncomfortably familiar pop-outs and surprises.


A&E

“Dracula Untold” is more trick than treat

With Halloween on the way, the pull to see a good thriller is stronger than ever. The recently released “Dracula Untold” promised a new twist on the classic horror tale, but delivers a mixed bag.Some elements of the film were original and quite enjoyable.


A&E

Spectrum Theatre gets “Closer” to the edge

Spectrum Theatre is making waves in the University's theatrical community. This fall, Spectrum has chosen to produce a minimalist, modest play titled “Closer” by Patrick Marber.Described by its director as a show about “portraying sex in our modern world,” Spectrum’s production quietly seethes and churns with intense raw performances and a graphic, sexually explicit script.


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