Kai Grady

Multimedia Journalist

Kai Grady is a MA student in Specialized Journalism from Arlington, Texas. He covers popular culture topics including music, film, TV, video games, and sports. Also, he is one of the editors for the Arts, Culture, and Entertainment desk.

‘Call Me If You Get Lost’ is the most cohesive album of the year

The seventh studio album from Tyler, The Creator explores themes of travel, lust, and braggadocio.

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December 28, 2021 at 6:20 am PST

Q&A with Jason DeMarco about the 2021 Adult Swim Festival

The Warner Media Exec talks about this year’s free online rendition of the yearly Adult Swim Festival.

By Kai Grady●

November 11, 2021 at 12:25 pm PST

How an anime slays the charts to become a franchise that transcends mediums

High-quality content paired with a rapid release strategy has evolved “Demon Slayer” into a spectacle of commercial success. Within five years, the original source material has been adapted into a historic anime, a global blockbuster, and a next-generation video game.

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October 10, 2021 at 12:14 pm PDT

Trojan Tales: The groundbreaking Popular Music Program at USC

USC’s cutting edge Popular Music Program at the Thornton School of Music started on a napkin and has since grown into a trailblazer.

By Kai Grady●

September 17, 2021 at 4:41 pm PDT