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Ben Berman is a senior journalism and media production student from San Francisco, CA, and was formerly the assistant arts editor for the CU Independent. He has a passion for writing about music, environmental science and the cultural scene of Denver.

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    Indie rock collective Peach Tree Rascals brings charm and warmth to Glenn Miller Ballroom

    by Ben Berman December 10, 2021
    by Ben Berman December 10, 2021

    Capping off the semester with an intimate performance, Peach Tree Rascals brought their signature flair of indie rock to CU. By Ben Berman

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    Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune” is a sprawling, beautiful slow burn almost worth the wait

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    by Ben Berman October 27, 2021

    Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune” finally arrives, blending sci-fi worldbuilding with political strife in an ambitious epic that leaves mixed results. By Ben Berman

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    Sara Watkins, fiddler of Nickel Creek fame, discusses sibling-centric folk project

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    by Ben Berman October 15, 2021

    Sara Watkins, fiddler from folk band Nickel Creek, discusses Watkins Family Hour, a stripped-back folk project with her brother. By Ben Berman

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    ZHU brings a surreal EDM atmosphere to the “DREAMROCKS” concert series

    by Ben Berman May 7, 2021
    by Ben Berman May 7, 2021

    Electronic artist ZHU brought his unique brand of dark house music to Red Rocks Ampitheatre, May 5. By Ben Berman

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    The Rocky Coasts are poised to make a splash in the post-COVID Boulder music scene

    by Ben Berman April 28, 2021
    by Ben Berman April 28, 2021

    After their victory in a virtual Battle of the Bands, The Rocky Coasts set their sights towards live performance in 2021 and beyond. By Ben Berman

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    Bob Odenkirk talks violence, revenge and obsession in his action film debut “Nobody”

    by Ben Berman March 31, 2021
    by Ben Berman March 31, 2021

    Bob Odenkirk stars in “Nobody,” a thriller action film that has loose commentary on violence and revenge. By Ben Berman

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    Meet Emma Kieran, a Boulder County folk artist with a focus on storytelling

    by Ben Berman March 18, 2021
    by Ben Berman March 18, 2021

    Local musician Emma Kieran is perfecting her craft in the folk music genre, alongside meditative and healing storytelling. By Ben Berman

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    Rico Nasty gives unique performance and Q&A for virtual CU crowd

    by Ben Berman February 25, 2021
    by Ben Berman February 25, 2021

    Despite the constraints of a Zoom format, hyper-pop singer and rapper Rico Nasty managed to give a satisfying performance. By Ben Berman

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    ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ is a potent lesson on loyalty and tragedy

    by Ben Berman February 12, 2021
    by Ben Berman February 12, 2021

    Creative narrative decisions and bold acting propels “Judas” into the upper tier of political biopics. By Ben Berman

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    Musical theater meets social studies on comedy-rock album “POTUS”

    by Ben Berman February 5, 2021
    by Ben Berman February 5, 2021

    On the comedic, theatrical “POTUS,” indie singer David W. Jacobsen surveys some of America’s most disreputable leaders. By Ben Berman

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