The Smashing Pumpkins “Shiny and Oh So Bright” tour reunites most of the band for a night of incredible performances. By Austin Willeke

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The U.K. musician and his touring band offered a strong dose of moodiness and jazz fusion in his Denver debut. By Phillip Mckenzie

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CU Independent’s Arts Editors sat down with the cast of Super Troopers 2 for a conversation on the new film. By Austin Willeke and Chris Koeler

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Pale Waves brush off comparisons to their label mates with a fantastic showing of their own unique style at Larimer Lounge. By Austin Willeke

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L.A. synth-pop duo courtship. played an inspiring and energetic set at the Marquis Theater despite stolen equipment. By Austin Willeke

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The CU Independent’s head arts editor Austin Willeke spoke with comedian Pete Holmes and other journalists about his HBO comedy show Crashing, which just completed its second season. This interview has been edited for length and content. Austin Willeke: At CU, Hannibal Buress performed here last year and I got to see him, and he…

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LA based dream-pop act LANY dazzled at the Ogden with an energetic and charismatic performance. By Austin Willeke

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In Part 4 of the interview series, our arts editors talk to Josh Brolin about ‘Only the Brave.’ By Austin Willeke and Stephanie Wood

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CUI arts editors discusses the film, “Only the Brave” and conclude that it is worth the watch. By Austin Willeke and Stephanie Wood

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One CUI writer reviews “American Made” and concludes that this is just another Tom Cruise movie. By Joseph Mason

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