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Brain Rot: First Thoughts of Ghost’s Album “Skeleta”
Hannah Williams
Apr 29
4 min read
Beyond Wonderland 2025 Catastrophe
Hannah Williams
Apr 28
4 min read
Why We Like Torch Songs
Kasper Owen
Apr 11
2 min read
A Vessel of Music - The Anteater Express
Emmanuel Jimenez
Apr 7
4 min read
A Revisited Medium, an Online Pastime
Katy Nguyen
Apr 5
4 min read
Recent Posts
Brain Rot: First Thoughts of Ghost’s Album “Skeleta”
Hannah Williams
Apr 29
4 min read
More Than A Love Song, More Than A Dance
Katy Nguyen
Jan 31
6 min read
What is the Point of Seeing Playboy Carti?
Hannah Williams
Dec 30, 2024
0 min read
Kehlani celebrates the release day of “blue water road” at Amoeba Music Hollywood
By: Caitlyn Reynolds Kehlani pictured at Amoeba Music Hollywood record signing event meeting with fans, photos via: Amoeba Hollywood's...
Artist Spotlight
Caitlyn Reynolds
May 13, 2022
5 min read
UCI Student Kayla Ramilliano Tours 10 Cities
Helena San Roque With her sea foam green Fender precision bass glittering in the blue and purple stage lights, 19-year Kayla Ramilliano...
Artist Spotlight
Helena San Roque
May 8, 2022
5 min read
Vince Staples Wears the Spirit of a Thug on 'Ramona Park Broke My Heart'
By: Mason Stoutamire Photo from hiphop-n-more.com. Sanyika Shakur, Kody Scott, and Monster were aliases of the same light. A quick Google...
Artist Spotlight
Mason Stoutamire
Apr 14, 2022
7 min read
Behind the Lyrics: “Don’t Forget I’m Human” with Amber Wilson
By Maricruz Villalobos Welcome back to Behind the lyrics! My name is Maricruz Villalobos and I ask artists to breakdown their songwriting...
Artist Spotlight
Maricruz Villalobos
Apr 2, 2022
4 min read
Vince Staples Raps with a Broken Heart on "ROSE STREET"
By: Mason Stoutamire Photo from DIY Magazine. Vince Staples chooses is engaging with loss in order to love again in every capacity. “ROSE...
Artist Spotlight
Mason Stoutamire
Apr 1, 2022
2 min read
The Happy Fits Talk About "Changes": Music in an Everchanging World
By: Madelline Gastelo Luke Davis (drums), Calving Langman (cello, lead vocals), and Ross Monteith (guitar), respectively. Ross Monteith,...
Artist Spotlight
Madelline Gastelo
Mar 25, 2022
4 min read
Nostalgia and Melancholy on Miranda Cosgrove's Debut LP "Sparks Fly"
I have very fond memories of driving home from elementary school to the soundtrack of Miranda Cosgrove's "Kissin U", the first and only...
Album Reviews
Thomas Young
Mar 23, 2022
3 min read
Women we Love in Music
Image from blog.musixmatch.com March is International Women’s Month and what better time to shine a light on female music artists than...
Lists
Gabriela Huselton
Mar 17, 2022
3 min read
Behind the Lyrics: "concussion" with girlhouse
By Maricruz Villalobos Hi! Welcome back to Behind the Lyrics! My name is Maricruz Villalobos and I ask artists to break down their...
Artist Spotlight
Maricruz Villalobos
Mar 12, 2022
3 min read
Avril Lavigne: The Princess of Pop Punk Releases New Album
Writer: Helena San Roque No, she didn't die. And, no, she wasn't replaced by a doppelgänger like Paul McCartney. The energy of Canadian...
Album Reviews
Helena San Roque
Mar 9, 2022
1 min read
Why Iayze is the Realest Rapper Out Right Now
By: Mason Stoutamire Photo from Iayze’s Spotify. I first heard Iayze (pronounced “Jace”) after seeing “C’mere!," a single from his EP,...
Artist Spotlight
Mason Stoutamire
Mar 9, 2022
2 min read
Mitski in Los Angeles
By Madelline Gastelo A lone door stands center stage as chilling music plays. Fog fills the room and the crowd cheers in anticipation....
Artist Spotlight
Madelline Gastelo
Mar 8, 2022
2 min read
The 6-Stringed Spotlight: Filipino-British Guitarist Towa Bird
Writer: Helena San Roque 22 year-old Filipino-British guitarist Towa Bird gripped us with her first Youtube video— a cover of Tame...
Artist Spotlight
Helena San Roque
Mar 5, 2022
1 min read
Red Hot Chili Peppers Return with New Album "Unlimited Love" after 16 years
Writer: Helena San Roque You either love them or you hate them—although many often choose the latter. In 1983 , lead guitarist John...
Album Reviews
Helena San Roque
Mar 5, 2022
3 min read
Wiz Misses Again, Juicy J Shows Out on 'Stoner's Night'
By: Mason Stoutamire Cover art for 'Stoner's Night' via Trippy Records I miss the early 2010’s. I was discovering a ton of hip-hop and...
Artist Spotlight
Mason Stoutamire
Mar 2, 2022
2 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...
Album Reviews
Thomas Young
Mar 1, 2022
2 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...
Artist Spotlight
Helena San Roque
Feb 27, 2022
2 min read
Florence + the Machine is back with "King"
The official artwork for Florence + the Machine's single, "King". It’s been almost four years since Florence + the Machine released their...
Album Reviews
Gabriela Huselton
Feb 26, 2022
1 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...
MWC Genres
Madelline Gastelo
Feb 25, 2022
1 min read
Supporting UCI's Up and Coming Mystery Artists
By Madelline Gastelo Upon my usual stroll from class to my car, I pass by the bridge by Aldrich Park. Posters normally hang here, but on...
Artist Spotlight
Madelline Gastelo
Feb 22, 2022
1 min read
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