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Baby Keem releases debut studio album “The Melodic Blue”

Hykeem Carter Jr., professionally known as Baby Keem, released his first album that takes an alternative route to the usual genre of hip-hop and trap music. Hykeem raps on subject matters of

September 15, 2021

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Thacker Mountain Radio Hour holds season premiere at the Old Armory Pavilion

The Thacker Mountain Radio Hour hosted its first live show since June at the Old Armory Pavillion on Sept. 9. The show included music by Mark “Muleman” Massey with former Amazing Rhythm

September 14, 2021

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Album review: “Certified Lover Boy”

The most surprising thing about Drake’s newest studio album, “Certified Lover Boy” was the cover. The multi-platinum megastar announced the album out of nowhere, right on the heels of Kanye West’s highly

September 10, 2021

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[Almost] everything you need to know about Kanye West’s new album, “Donda”

On Sunday, Kanye West finally released his 10th studio album, “Donda,” on streaming services everywhere. In his own true fashion, West announced the album last year, but then proceeded to delay the

August 31, 2021

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A bookend to a strange summer: a review of Lorde’s ‘Solar Power’

Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O’Connor, professionally known as Lorde, has continued to occupy space in a generation’s mind for almost ten years. Her professional career began at the age of 13, with her

August 26, 2021

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SNL Alum makes theatre debut in Oxford

The premiere of Theatre Oxford’s “Heartbreak Henry” last week also marks the return of a notable former student, David Sheffield, to Oxford. Sheffield, with writing credits spanning from Saturday Night Live to

August 24, 2021

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Asian fusion restaurant hits the Square

YUGO Oxford, a new Asian fusion restaurant, opened this summer on Jackson Avenue on the Square in the building that formerly housed Mesquite Chop House. Run by the same owners behind the

July 21, 2021

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Jackson songwriter talks Oxford, music and the pandemic

This past Friday, the William Faullkner statue on the Square was surrounded by crowds of people holding red solo cups. The vibes were similar to Double Decker Weekend, with delighted people and

April 27, 2021

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How Will Cook transformed his art gallery during the pandemic

While Southside Gallery director Will Cook never considered himself an artist, he has always loved art. Working as the director for the past 17 years, Cook uses his gallery to promote both

April 7, 2021

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Oxford Film Festival introduces hybrid format

This year’s installment of the Oxford Film Festival begins on Wednesday, introducing a new hybrid format and a festival movie pass that gives attendees more ways to watch than previous years. In-person

March 24, 2021

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