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Thomas Young
Feb 28, 20222 min read
Michael Cera Gets Weird on 2014 Indie-Folk Album ”True That”
Oh dear. This is becoming somewhat of a trend. A few weeks ago, I reviewed Steven Seagal’s enigmatic — and ultimately problematic — album...
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Helena San Roque
Feb 27, 20222 min read
The Godmother of Rock: Sister Rosetta Tharpe
Writer: Helena San Roque Getty Images Before Chuck Berry or Jimi Hendrix, there was sister Rosetta Tharpe—one of the earliest pioneers...
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Madelline Gastelo
Feb 25, 20221 min read
New Music Friday: Early Eyes' Debut Album "Look Alive!"
By Madelline Gastelo Early Eyes dropped their debut album "Look Alive!" today, available on all streaming platforms. The album, which...
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Madelline Gastelo
Feb 21, 20221 min read
The Slaps' New Single "Around" Closes Out Around Trilogy
By Madelline Gastelo Indie-rock band The Slaps released their latest single "Around" last week, finishing off their Around trilogy. It...
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Gabriela Huselton
Feb 20, 20223 min read
"Hey UCI! What are you Listening to?"
Image created by Gabriela Huselton that uses a template resembling Spotify Wrapped. The University of California Irvine has students from...
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Maricruz Villalobos
Feb 20, 20224 min read
Behind the Lyrics: “To Avoid Pain” with Jessica Mazin
By Maricruz Villalobos Hi! My name is Maricruz Villalobos and I’m glad you’re back for another episode of Behind the lyrics! Where I ask...
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Madelline Gastelo
Feb 7, 20221 min read
Celebrating Black Artists: Featuring M.A.G.S
By Madelline Gastelo February is Black History Month, and there is no better time to recognize and celebrate Black artists. Today's...
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Mason Stoutamire
Feb 5, 20224 min read
Detroit is the Next Epicenter of Rap
By: Mason Stoutamire Fox Theater in Downtown Detroit Rap music takes a funny form these days compared to other eras. In the 90's, New...
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Thomas Young
Feb 4, 20222 min read
"Songs From the Crystal Cave": Steven Seagal’s Weird Soft Rock Album From 2005
By Thomas Young You know him as the master of mixed martial arts and the owner of a glorious black ponytail, the darling of countless 90s...
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Thomas Young
Jan 30, 20221 min read
Underoath and Dashboard Confessional Headline ”Emo’s Not Dead” Cruise
Just weeks after "When We Were Young Festival" swooned us with an extensive lineup featuring 60+ emo and alternative rock acts, the...
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Gabriela Huselton
Jan 20, 20221 min read
Folktronica: The Niche for Folk and Electronic Music Lovers
Folktronica is a musical genre that features components of folk music and electronica, often combining acoustic instruments with elements...
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