Ben’s best albums of 2024
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Let me begin by stating how ridiculous it is that I’m the one writing this article highlighting the best albums of 2024. New music is like penicillin: It might...
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The right kind of moves
By Kaleb Keaton Reader Contributor For those of you who have been playing the Reader’s Festival Bingo, I did you a few favors this past Saturday night. Wearing the band’s T-shirt? Hit. A hippie...
Bangers and meh
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Most critics agree that television is currently experiencing a heyday. Where before it was considered a lesser tier to feature films, it’s now common for A-list celebrities to participate...
Anthems or anathema, Christmas music is part of our identity
By Ben Olson Reader Staff It was the day before Halloween when I heard the first Christmas song of 2023. I was thumbing through some costume ideas at a local store (which shall remain...
