In this episode of Arts, Interrupted, the crew takes it easy and chats about comfort consumerism, you know, like those tv shows, music, movies we keep turning back to. We also bid farewell to our beloved executive Sam Small 

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Comfort Consumerism

Haven’t you heard? Genre is dead. That’s right, the original music organization tool is no longer useful. For this episode, the team discusses why we have genre, what it means, and where it’s going. Featuring super special guest Shamir!

Genre Is Dead (feat. Shamir)

Get your costumes ready; it’s almost October 31. For musicians like Prince and Bowie, however, masquerading isn’t reserved for just one day—it’s their whole shtick. In this episode, Arts discusses the history, motives, and future of these masked musicians

The Musician Underneath

Why are artists such as Phoebe Bridgers and Snail Mail deemed "sad girl indie?" In this episode, the not so sad artist Indigo De Souza chatted with Sam and Max about the "genre" while the whole crew discusses the intricacies and origin of the music style

I’m Fine, Really: A Deep Dive Into "Sad Girl Indie" (feat. Indigo De Souza)

Pop culture had an influencer way before Kim Kardashian and Charli D’amelio: her name was Paris fucking Hilton. In this week’s episode, the gang gives you a recap of her new documentary “This is Paris,” and chats about her impact on contemporary society.

That's Hot: The Rise of the Influencer

On the first episode of season 6, the arts crew gets hot and heavy for “the sexpisode.” The team chats about only fans, interviews creator fucxaudra, and looks into the duality of “sex positivity” and the pervasiveness of sex in our culture.

The Sexpisode

This week Sam and Emily chatted with Umich alum, Alex Stoitsiadis of Dogleg, about the band's new album, the Strokes, and how coronavirus is affecting musicians. This interview is also apart of Apodcalypse, but we thought you might like it..raw

Raw Dog(Leg)

The pandemic is altering art as we know it. In this episode of Apodcalypse, Arts, Interrupted explores the various avenues artists and companies have adapted during this wild time. To get an insider look, Emily and Sam chat with Alex Stoitsiadis of Dogleg

The Day the Music Died

Films like Hereditary and Get Out have changed the horror genre by reflecting on the modern fears of its audience. In this episode, the team explores the evolution of the genre and its new development of complex, nuanced themes.

What Is "Post-Horror?"

From to Tumblr to Vine, we've seen content-based social media platforms both peak then subside. On this week's episode of Arts, Interrupted the team wonders if the newly crowned Tik Tok will meet the same fate

The Tik Tok Takeover

What's the blueprint for a successful sequel, reboot or spinoff? This week, the crew dissected their favorites and chatted with the Disney+ star and Wolverine, Joe Serafini, a cast member of the spinoff High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.

Reboot, Reuse, Recycle

Known for bringing in acts like Nirvana, John Lennon, and Mitski, The Blind Pig is essentially Ann Arbor's music epicenter. For the first episode of Get to the Gig, the gang chat with Vulfpeck's Cory Wong and heads to Pig to hear the funk...live

Get to the Gig: Cory Wong at the Blind Pig

Following the passing of NBA star Kobe Bryant, the pod team wonders: what is your legacy? In the midst of celebrations of Bryant’s life, many also called back to his 2003 rape accusation. Celebrities often have complicated pasts, so, what should we do?

What is Your Legacy?

What do Dave Matthews, Caddyshack, and Hawaiian shirts all have in common? Find out in “Daddy Issues,” this week’s episode of Arts, Interrupted.

Daddy Issues (Not Clickbait)

From Woodstock to #oscarssowhite to Kanye’s relationship with Trump, the team wonders the implications of celebrity activism in the season five premiere of Arts, Interrupted.

Climate Change Is Real: Celebrities and Activism

Arts, Interrupted is an arts and culture podcast hosted by Michigan Daily staffer Sammy Small. The show focuses on current arts trends, and the vibrant local arts scene of Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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