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Chance the Rapper brings passion into every one of his performance. (Courtesy of WikiMedia Commons)

Chance the Rapper blends melody and message at the Masonic 

Joanne dePierre
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Oct. 20
Music
Shawn Mendes incorporates tender emotions in his music (Photo courtesy of Sabrina Poei).

Shawn Mendes brings nostalgia and new energy to Frost Amphitheater

Joanne dePierre
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Oct. 16
Music
Dua Lipa's Sunday performance at the Chase Center was all sequins, glittering confidence and stardom. (Courtesy of Madison Phipps)

‘Radical Optimism’ on stage: Dua Lipa lights up Chase Center

Joanne dePierre
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Oct. 14
Music
Some songs hit differently, transporting the listener into another world — one where your problem set gets done. (Graphic: GRETA REICH/The Stanford Daily)

Stanford Soundtrack: Crisp‑leaf study jams

Chloe Shannon Wong, Jenny Wang, Emerson Prentice, Ananya Navale, Blyss Cleveland, Olive Pacal, Bella Kim, Grace Yan, Tanya Rastogi, Jacqueline Larsen, Siena Weisman, Grace Feng, Chris Procaccino, Mei Knutson and Sophie Nguyen
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Oct. 14
Music
Conan Gray performs at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California on Oct. 3. (Courtesy of Chris Tuite)

Conan Gray’s ‘Wishbone Pajama Tour’ turns heartbreak into theater at Shoreline Amphitheatre

Joanne dePierre
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Oct. 7
Music
For longtime Swift fans, the global pop celebrity's latest album fell short of the hype. (Courtesy of WikiMedia Commons)

A Swiftie’s honest take on ‘The Life of a Showgirl’

Jenin Al Shalabi
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Oct. 6
Music
Disclosure performs with passion and energy at Frost Amphitheater (Photo courtesy of Marlene Sanchez).

DJ duo Disclosure strikes a balance between energy and ease

Joanne dePierre
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Sept. 30
Music
Conan Gray in 2025 for The Wishbone Pajama Tour. (Photo courtesy of WikiMedia)

‘Wishbone’ proves Conan Gray is back at his best

Audrey Chang
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Sept. 29
Music
The Portola EDM Festival delivered top-notch music with a somewhat lackluster atmosphere. (Photo courtesy of T.Carris)

Portola 2025: A young festival finding its groove

Joanne dePierre
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Sept. 28
Music
The DJ group Łaszewo electrified Regency Ballroom on Saturday, melding nostalgia and innovation in a remarkable set. (Courtesy of Amanda Fabian)

Łaszewo brings controlled chaos and community to the Regency Ballroom

Joanne dePierre
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Sept. 21
Music
Lil Wayne performs onstage at Shoreline Ampitheatre.

Lil Wayne turns Shoreline Amphitheater into a hip-hop time capsule

Joanne dePierre
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Sept. 9
Music
Attendees gather at Outside Lands 2025.

Outside Lands 2025: A personal soundtrack to San Francisco’s summer festival

Joanne dePierre
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Aug. 18
Music
d4vd got personal and passionate for his first headlining tour. (Courtesy of JohnMichael Filippone)

d4vd’s ‘WITHERED’ World Tour opens with emotion, intimacy and promise

Joanne dePierre
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Aug. 4
Music
Tiësto lit up the stage at Frost. (Courtesy of Marlene Sanchez)

Tiësto turns Frost into a multi-generational rave

Joanne dePierre
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July 31
Music
Extravagance and artistry was on display at Lady Gaga's San Francisco "Mayhem Ball: concert. (Courtesy of Kevin Mazur for Live Nation)

Lady Gaga rules the night at ‘Mayhem Ball’ in San Francisco

Joanne dePierre
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July 28
Music
Katy Perry's 'Lifetimes' tour brought both nostalgia and timelessness to San Francisco's Chase Center. (Courtesy of Skyler Greene)

Katy Perry shines sweet and surreal at Chase Center

Joanne dePierre
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July 23
Music
In Justin Bieber's newest album, he sheds former concerns of public perception to present a new, more raw and more self-aware self on his newest project 'SWAG.' (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Justin Bieber resets: ‘SWAG’ as soft reintroduction, not spectacle 

Joanne dePierre
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July 23
Music
Musical artist The Weeknd performs at Levi's Stadium.

‘After Hours til Dawn’: The Weeknd shatters records and expectations at Levi’s Stadium

Joanne dePierre
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July 10
Music
In the final installment of his column, Rupp gives his last recommendations and bids farewell to his readers. (Graphic: DA-HEE KIM/The Stanford Daily)

Beandon’s Musical Corner: A wholehearted farewell

Brandon Rupp
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June 5
Music
With immersive visuals, a career-spanning setlist and a message of unity and sustainability, Coldplay delivered a transcendent performance at Stanford Stadium — marking the first concert ever held at the historic venue. (Photo: ANANYA NAVALE/The Stanford Daily)

‘Music of the Spheres’: Coldplay lights up Stanford Stadium in sweeping, starry spectacle

Joanne dePierre
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June 2
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