Columnist Paul DeMarco explores contrasting themes of patriotism in "God Bless The USA" and "This Land Is Your Land," which ...

The St. Paul GetDown, a program run by the city’s parks and recreation department, brings a dozen young artists together for ...

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How is it that some of us are privileged and many are not? This subject is at the heart of a new collection of poetry.

Opeth mastermind Mikael Åkerfeldt is widely celebrated not only for his musical prowes, but also for his richly expressive and often enigmatic lyrics. Known for weaving unusual and evocative language ...

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Former Beatle Paul McCartney opened up about his songwriting techniques in his book, The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present, ...

Celine Song's films, "Past Lives" and "Materialists," invite the viewer to just slow down. To take in the silence, a gaze, the moments in between words. In her conversation with Rachel, Celine ...

Deftones' new song "my mind is a mountain" is heavy, loud, and our song of the week. Plus, new music from MJ Lenderman, ...