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NxWorries emerges with colorful and creative debut album

So far, 2016 has been the year of Anderson .Paak. The Oxnard, Calif. native’s meteoric rise began with his release of “Malibu” in January, and has continued through a slew of high-profile guest appearances and the release of “Yes Lawd!,” the debut album from .Paak and producer Knxwledge, who together make up NxWorries.


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​Oh Wonder pleases at The Jefferson

Oh Wonder is a pleasant studio band. They’re not innovators, they’re not viscerally emotional and they’re not immediately attention-grabbing, but their self-titled debut is a fun electronic pop album to throw on in the background.


Jamie Lidell experiments with many different sounds on the excellent "Building a Beginning."
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Building a hit

Pensive, uplifting and hopeful for the future, Jamie Lidell’s latest album, “Building a Beginning,” showcases the singer’s versatility and willingness to experiment.


"The Birth of a Nation" sheds light on the life of slaves in early America.
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​“The Birth of a Nation” proves triumphant

Nate Parker’s “The Birth of a Nation” opens around a fire. Around the fire sits a group of slaves cloaked in a thick blue light and spectral dust. The elder of the circle exhorts the slaves to follow young Nat Turner, who carried a birthmark deemed auspicious by ancient African tradition.


Guided by Voices and Destroyer recently performed at the Jefferson.
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​Guided by Voices and Destroyer stun at the Jefferson

Ever since their humble beginnings in a crusty garage in Ohio, the members of Guided by Voices have strived for the grandiose. This is why it made total sense when lead singer Robert Pollard promised to play 50 songs before the set was over last Friday at the Jefferson Theater.


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Indieheads is one of many Contracted Independent Organizations at the University dedicated to music, though it stands out to students for many reasons. Indieheads President Brian Tafazoli describes his experience and involvement in Indieheads over the years, as well as the impact that the organization has had on his personal and musical development.