Capping off the semester with an intimate performance, Peach Tree Rascals brought their signature flair of …
Ben Berman
Ben Berman
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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Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune” is a sprawling, beautiful slow burn almost worth the wait
by Ben Bermanby Ben Berman 6 minutes readDenis Villeneuve’s “Dune” finally arrives, blending sci-fi worldbuilding with political strife in an ambitious epic that …
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Sara Watkins, fiddler of Nickel Creek fame, discusses sibling-centric folk project
by Ben Bermanby Ben Berman 4 minutes readSara Watkins, fiddler from folk band Nickel Creek, discusses Watkins Family Hour, a stripped-back folk project …
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ZHU brings a surreal EDM atmosphere to the “DREAMROCKS” concert series
by Ben Bermanby Ben Berman 4 minutes readElectronic artist ZHU brought his unique brand of dark house music to Red Rocks Ampitheatre, May …
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The Rocky Coasts are poised to make a splash in the post-COVID Boulder music scene
by Ben Bermanby Ben Berman 5 minutes readAfter their victory in a virtual Battle of the Bands, The Rocky Coasts set their sights …
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Bob Odenkirk talks violence, revenge and obsession in his action film debut “Nobody”
by Ben Bermanby Ben Berman 6 minutes readBob Odenkirk stars in “Nobody,” a thriller action film that has loose commentary on violence and …
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Meet Emma Kieran, a Boulder County folk artist with a focus on storytelling
by Ben Bermanby Ben Berman 4 minutes readLocal musician Emma Kieran is perfecting her craft in the folk music genre, alongside meditative and …
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Rico Nasty gives unique performance and Q&A for virtual CU crowd
by Ben Bermanby Ben Berman 4 minutes readDespite the constraints of a Zoom format, hyper-pop singer and rapper Rico Nasty managed to give …
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‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ is a potent lesson on loyalty and tragedy
by Ben Bermanby Ben Berman 5 minutes readCreative narrative decisions and bold acting propels “Judas” into the upper tier of political biopics. By …
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Musical theater meets social studies on comedy-rock album “POTUS”
by Ben Bermanby Ben Berman 5 minutes readOn the comedic, theatrical “POTUS,” indie singer David W. Jacobsen surveys some of America’s most disreputable …
