Category : Music

Trevor Braden: Blending Graffiti with Heritage to Spotlight Missin…

In a stirring act of cultural expression and social commentary, Trevor Braden, a Granger-based artist of Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde descent, has unveiled a mural dedicated to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) at Yakamart in Toppe...

Granger graffiti artist draws from his heritage to create something new

Society doesn’t see graffiti as a traditional art form, and Granger resident Trevor Braden says he doesn’t really practice traditional Native American ways. But his chosen medium and his heritage combine in powerful works of art. Braden, 37, is an...

Britannia Rules! Inside my night dancing with pop princesses and hip hop royalty at the BRITs 2024 parties

But my night was far from over. In fact, it had only just begun. A little birdie had told me that at the Universal party there was an extra special performance as the clock struck midnight. So, I hotfooted it over 180 Studios. Here, the likes of Jess...

Miami’s graffiti landmark to be demolished

Keith Haring, the Boy Who Cried Art

Books Keith Haring, the Boy Who Cried Art Was he a brilliant painter or a brilliant brand? By Jackson Arn March 4, 2024 In a new biography, Haring churns out simple, world-conquering images, but yearns to be taken more seriously.Pho...

Luxembourg’s Rotondes Comes Alive: Swing, House, and Hip Hop Dance…

Starting this week, Luxembourg’s Rotondes in Bonnevoie will become the epicenter of dance, hosting a series of events that aim to bring together dance enthusiasts of all levels. From Swing Social Dance to House and Hip Hop open floors, the ev...

Luxembourg-Bonnevoie’s Rotondes to Host Trio of Dance Events in Ea…

As spring approaches, Luxembourg-Bonnevoie’s Rotondes is set to become the epicenter of dance, hosting an exciting lineup of dance events in the first week of March 2024. These events aim to bring together dance enthusiasts of all levels, fro...

Chicago murals: Pilsen mural by Mario Mena has, skeletons riding

‘Encounter Culture’ brings the party to the stage

Editor’s Note: This article is a review and contains subjective opinions, thoughts and critiques. The best party held on campus Saturday night was at Dinkelspiel Auditorium. Student dance show EnCounter Culture (ECC), hosted every winter quarter by...

What Was Jam Master Jay’s Cause of Death? Seeking Answers in His Unresolved Murder Case!

Jam Master Jay was a well-known American DJ and musician, best known as the disc jockey for Run-DMC, a hip-hop pioneer. His tragic death occurred on October 30, 2002, in Jamaica, Queens, the result of a deadly shooting that took place at his recordin...

Banksy graffiti, ‘restored and reclaimed,’ arrives at a gallery in Aspen

Imagine you own a building, maybe a little run down, and you’re ready to demolish it for something new. But one wall is covered in graffiti by the anonymous British artist Banksy. It was painted without permission — technically, it’s illegal vandalis...

Murals in West Campus defaced by graffiti

Murals near UT Austin campus defaced Vandals have defaced several staple murals near the University Co-Op in West Campus. It’s still unclear who is responsible for tagging the art work that dates back decades with graffiti. AUSTIN, Tex...

Portland’s Blue Waves Gym Hosts Electrifying Ninth Annual ‘Exchang…

Hundreds of dance aficionados converged on Portland’s Blue Waves Basketball gym, transforming it into a vibrant arena of rhythm and movement for the ninth annual ‘Exchange’ dance competition. This unique event, as described by Eli...

Hip-hop breaks out among hundreds of dancers in Portland on

Hundreds of dance enthusiasts brought dazzling moves, thundering music and a lot of energy Sunday to the Stevens Square Community Center gym in Portland. It was the ninth annual Exchange dance competition, which brings together hip-hop and “b-boying”...

Mark Curry Believes Diddy Allegedly Paid Shyne $1 Million to Do 10-Year Prison Sentence for 1999 Nightclub Shooting

Cop Your XXL Merch Now In a recent interview, Mark Curry claims that Diddy allegedly paid Shyne $1 million to do a 10-year prison sentence for the Club New York nightclub shooting in 1999. Mark Curry Claims Diddy Paid Shyne $1 million for 10-Year Pr...