By Yarely OrtizMusic Journalist Andrew Mayer Cohen, better known for his stage name, Mayer Hawthorne, was an up-and-coming soul singer when he released A Strange Arrangement in 2009. Hawthorne’s stage name was inspired by blending his middle name with the street name he grew up with. Before Hawthorne pursued his career as a soul singer, he was performing as a hip-pop DJ in Los Angeles, known as DJ Haircut. A […]
By Shack KhozaMusic Journalist Spiritual, but shunned soft rock are the words to describe this unusual album titled, Down Where the Valleys are Low; Another Otherworld for Judee Sill, produced by Lorenzo Wolff. This album is dedicated to listeners who have an appreciation or interest in posthumous music that was neglected by deceased singers and songwriters. Originally written by Judee Sill, this album is a highly-regarded mixtape that Wolff created […]
By Lesly MilanMusic Journalist After waiting five years since releasing their last album, As You Please, in 2017, Citizen finally released a new album in late March 2021. Citizen’s new release, Life In Your Glass World, is the sixth studio album in their discography. This album explores a new sound that cannot be compared to any other existing Citizen album. Life In Your Glass World’s upbeat, dance-punk sound can easily […]
By Maddy Lehr Music Journalist Declan McKenna’s sophomore studio album, Zeros, was released September 4, 2020. Similar to his past music, this album has underlying political cries and a jab towards protest. He continues the conversation about the blatant ignorance the British government has when it comes to dealing with political issues. Zeros steps away from Declan’s older style and moves towards a more mature electronic rock sound. He got […]
By Diamond Marie Pedroza Music Journalist Tele Novella is a multi-genre band from Lockhart, Texas. They describe their February 2021 sophomore album, Merlynn Belle, as having “coin-operated medieval pop songs through a 1950s western lens.” Somehow, this description is spot on. Lead singer and songwriter, Natalie Ribbons, employs poetic lyricism to tackle the many different storylines she explores throughout the album. Her occasional crooning provides an extra raw emotional benefit […]
By Michael KaiserMusic Journalist San Francisco native Golden Landis Von Jones, better known as 24kGoldn, has established a solid reputation during his come-up these last couple of years. Jones made waves with his EP Dropped Out of College, featuring hit songs like “City of Angels” and “Valentino.” On March 26, 2021, he released his first full album titled El Dorado. This 13-song album showcases Jones’ versatility and talent by stepping foot […]
By John Frank AlvaradoMusic Journalist 13 years ago we were given a beautiful moment in Grammy history. On February 10, 2008, Amy Winehouse made history by being the first British female artist to win five Grammys in a single night, as well as winning the most awarded artist that year. Winehouse is a legend in the world of music. Frank is Winehouse’s debut studio album, released on October 20th, 2003 […]
By Yarely Ortiz Music Journalist While volunteering for South by Southwest in 2017, I was roaming around the Austin Convention Center to see what musicians I could watch during my lunch hour. As I was roaming around the second floor, I walked past a big poster announcing Chicano Batman was playing. I thought Chicano Batman was an intriguing name, as Chicano is an identifier for people of Mexican descent born in […]
By Daniel BarrettMusic Journalist Sleeping-in on a Sunday morning, waking up to soft rays of sunlight peeking through the blinds. Beginning the day with a hot shower as the smell of fresh-brewed coffee floats its way over from the kitchen. Taking that first step outside on a warm, breezy afternoon, only to make it a mile down the road and get caught in a thunderstorm with no umbrella. Sure, these […]
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