Carissa Argumedo Music Journalist Nothing lights my soul on fire quite like the genre I lovingly call “The Classics.” It’s a category my brain conjured up long ago, made up of legends like Etta James, Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, and so many more. This genre is a rich blend of soul, R&B, jazz, blues, and just a dash of rock—an emotional, timeless sound that shaped the very roots of my […]
Carissa Argumedo Music Journalist There’s a high likelihood you are experiencing some severe FOMO right now as Coachella season has now commenced. Coachella, officially known as Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, is one of the most iconic and influential music festivals in the world. Held annually in Indio, California, the festival began in 1999 and has transpired into a cultural phenomenon, drawing hundreds of thousands of attendees all across […]
Carissa Argumedo Music Journalist Spring has officially begun and the world around us is changing in spirit. I don’t know if it’s just me, but there is something about the blossoming greenery and moist humid air that feels sort of melancholic? We’re four months into the year and our brains are getting a little foggier as the days pass by, or at least mine is. Rather than running away from […]
Carissa Argumedo Music Journalist In honor of Women’s History Month, I want to celebrate one of the most powerful women in the music industry today and an artist I am absolutely enamored with, Chappell Roan. Although Roan has been in the music game for about a decade, she’s experienced a sudden rise to fame in the last several months. From her unique and glamorous looks, her undeniable talent, and her […]
Carissa Argumedo Music Journalist Bidding Winter Goodbye: The Soundtrack of Spring’s Arrival Spring is a reawakening of sorts, a renaissance or rebirth of life after enduring hibernation for months. The shift into spring shines in every aspect of our lives. The colors of our clothes change from hues of black, and gray to vibrant pastels and neons. We stop ordering hot teas or coffees and instead load our drinks with […]
Carissa Argumedo Music Journalist It’s time to face the truth. The dads were onto something. Specifically, when they collectively decided to coin the “Dad Rock” stereotype and thus spin it into a music genre that absolutely rocks. So, this is a love letter to the generic dads out there who unfortunately but fortunately, understand me on a deeper level. However, you might just join me in giving them their much-deserved […]
Carissa Argumedo Music Journalist Próxima Parada is an Indie R&B Soul and Rock band hailing from the beautiful coast of San Luis Obispo, California. Their music holds influences of their Hispanic heritage and follows a jazzy and soulful music style that can easily transform your entire mood. The band consists of four men: Nico Larson (lead singer, guitarist, and keys), Kevin Middlekauff (bass guitar), Josh Collins (guitar), and Aaron […]
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