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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...
Caitlyn Reynolds
May 13, 20225 min read
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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...
Helena San Roque
May 8, 20225 min read
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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...
Mason Stoutamire
Apr 14, 20227 min read
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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...
Maricruz Villalobos
Apr 2, 20224 min read
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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...
Mason Stoutamire
Apr 1, 20222 min read
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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,...
Madelline Gastelo
Mar 25, 20224 min read
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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...
Thomas Young
Mar 23, 20223 min read
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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...
Gabriela Huselton
Mar 17, 20223 min read
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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...
Maricruz Villalobos
Mar 12, 20223 min read
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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...
Helena San Roque
Mar 9, 20221 min read
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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,...
Mason Stoutamire
Mar 9, 20222 min read
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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....
Madelline Gastelo
Mar 8, 20222 min read
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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...
Helena San Roque
Mar 5, 20221 min read
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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...
Helena San Roque
Mar 5, 20223 min read
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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...
Mason Stoutamire
Mar 2, 20222 min read
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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...
Thomas Young
Mar 1, 20222 min read
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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...
Helena San Roque
Feb 27, 20222 min read
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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...
Gabriela Huselton
Feb 26, 20221 min read
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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...
Madelline Gastelo
Feb 25, 20221 min read
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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...
Madelline Gastelo
Feb 22, 20221 min read
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