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Bri Hunt weaves faith, doubt and the context of song into Many Rooms summer tour
Bri Hunt, based in Columbus, Ohio, toured through Portland in July. Her music reckons with upbringing, identity and the growth and loss of faith.
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The Minneapolis trio Bad Bad Hats write pop songs with a sweet vengeance. Bordering on pop, the songs often take a deeper turn to past relationship woes that they are doomed to repeat.
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Despite its smooth mechanics and gameplay, 'Mario Tennis Aces' is not the simple arcade game many may expect. It demands time and commitment.
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While other films in the 'Purge' series have thrived on chaos, 'The First Purge' bluntly tackles the political discourse resonant across America today, adding little of merit to the conversation.
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Any rebooted franchise runs the risk of alienating its fans. With the new 'God of War,' the series has shifted from mindless violence into a less certain family-oriented narrative.
Full StoryWith loot box controversy in the past, here’s an objective review of ‘Star Wars Battlefront II’
Upon release, all eyes were on the loot box controversy. Here we give an even-handed review of the actual Star Wars Battlefront II gameplay.
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