By Bradley BarnesMusic Journalist Everyone has that one band or musician that never fails to strike the right chords (pun partially intended). Whether it’s the sound, lyrics or mood they create, this artist is seemingly incapable of writing a song that you don’t absolutely adore, and you always wind up grinning ear-to-ear while singing along. For me, that artist is Pedro The Lion, and I’ve been a fan since around […]
By Ashley FarnieMusic Journalist Despite making music for nearly three years, Sasha Sloan’s debut album, Only Child, finally drops during a year full of upsets and disappointments. With her raw and honest lyrics, Sloan unpacks the complications of growing up as a woman in a society focused on human connection and physical appearance. She teaches us life lessons through her articulately formed thoughts and lyrics. As the album opener, “Matter […]
By Gabriela SolisMusic Journalist Just over 8 years ago, in early October 2012, Tame Impala released their second studio album, Lonerism. Kevin Parker, the man behind the music, said in an interview with DIY Magazine that he desired to experiment with his friend’s vintage synthesizer after focusing so heavily on guitar with his first album, Innerspeaker. In addition to this newfound world of this vintage synth for Parker, he also […]
By Jennifer AriolaMusic Journalist As his first-released album, Tommy Siegel introduces us to Another Century Wasted--an indie alternative album that tackles the chaotic Trump era. Before he released this album, Siegel became well-known by conducting a challenge to create a cartoon every day for 500 days. His political cartoons got the attention of many, including Alexandria Ocasio-Ortez. Since then, he released Another Century Wasted, which in my opinion, is a […]
By Gabriela SolisMusic Journalist On Oct. 6, 2020, world-renowned rock legend Eddie Van Halen passed away at age 65. Van Halen was the co-founder and guitarist for the classic rock band Van Halen, so it’s safe to say the world of rock music has been shaken to the core with the tragic loss of such an influential rockstar. Reviewing his band’s first studio album seems only necessary during this grieving […]
By Claudia RuizMusic Journalist Artist: TWRPAlbum: Over The TopRelease Date: September 25, 2020Website: https://lnk.to/overthetopRecord Label: Self-Released Fans of funk-rock, synth-pop, and electronic music alike, rejoice! The newest studio album by the band Tupperware Remix Party, otherwise known as TWRP, dropped last month, and it is the stellar project our ears have been craving. During the CO-VID 19 pandemic, the band recorded the entirety of Over The Top in the comfort […]
By Anna KeyserMusic Journalist Artist: Ani DiFrancoAlbum: DilateRelease Date: May 21, 1996Website: https://www.righteousbabe.com/Record Label: Righteous Babe Records Ani DiFranco, whose actual name is Angela Maria DiFranco, released her seventh album, Dilate, in 1996. This was her first of many albums which topped the Billboard 100 charts, a huge achievement at the time for an independent release. DiFranco was born on Sept. 23, 1970, in Buffalo, New York. She began her […]
By Ashley FarnieMusic Journalist Glass Animals’ latest release, Dreamland, encompasses both romantic and realistic perspectives of love, reminding us of the harsh realities eclipsing idealistic romance. As their third studio album, Glass Animals’ cohesive sound flows throughout Dreamland, tying their discography together while exploring new thematic concepts. Intertwined with various audio clips from home movies, this album explores many perspectives, including from children, challenging the listener to decipher whether they […]
By Bradley BarnesMusic Journalist Texas has produced a number of excellent post-hardcore and noise rock bands since the earliest days of those genres. Austin’s Cherubs came out of a 20-year hibernation a few years ago, El Paso’s At The Drive-In (and the many subsequent spin-off bands/projects) developed a cult-following and Austin’s Scratch Acid were famously cited by Kurt Cobain as one of his favorite bands. Austin-based trio Dining With Dogs […]
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