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Rejects No More

May 3, 2012 • Joseph Swit, Staff Writer

You’ll remember singing along to their lyrics in your mom’s car on your way to a soccer game, hearing their songs on the radio. In the mid-2000s songs such as “Move Along” and “Dirty Little Secret” made the All-American Rejects famous. Well, they’re still around, and have just released...

Record Store Day 2012

April 19, 2012 • Emily Hall, Online Arts Editor

Spring is in the air, and so is the smell of some brand new records. Do new records have a smell? I’m not sure. Anyway, Record Store day is this Saturday. The event was conceived in 2007 to, says the event’s website, “celebrate the art of music” by releasing many unheard, limited release, and...

WZRD

April 2, 2012 • Edward Wolanin, Staff Writer

“Wzrds” Kid Cudi and Dot da Genius prove that magic really does exist with their new album“WZRD”. With a little melodic magic, they confirm that musicians can cross genres and don’t need to be relegated to one style of music. “WZRD” is their alternative debut album that was released...

“Break It Yourself” Review

March 21, 2012 • Valen Lambert, Staff Writer

Andrew Bird has outdone himself again with his new album “Break It Yourself” released on March 6. Smooth and melodic, the overall vibe of the album is great to chill out to while it’s raining outside and a perfect spring soundtrack. His use of a variety of instruments incorporated throughout the...

Andrew Bird

February 3, 2012 • Emily Hall, Online Arts Editor

Indie-pop sensation and avid whistler Andrew Bird is releasing his new album “Break it Yourself,” and his recently released single from it has received mixed reviews. In Bird’s previous albums, his voice rang loud and clear, his whistles were as sharp-edged as whistles may be, and violin and guitar...

Coachella 2012

January 10, 2012 • Emily Hall, Online Arts Editor

The real Coachella lineup came out yesterday, and it luckily doesn’t involve Outkast, as indicated by an early fake lineup (I don’t mean to offend any Outkastians here [is there a name for Outkast fans?]). The real lineup features headlining bands Radiohead, the Black Keys, Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre....

Andrew Jackson Jihad Concert Review

October 19, 2011 • Emily Hall & Andrew Walker, Online Arts Editor, Staff Writer

Characterized by the comforting drone of a standup bass countered by crazyfast guitar riffs, Andrew Jackson Jihad is folk-punk at its finest – possibly because they’re the only band I can think to describe as folk-punk. The band is comprised of Sean Bonnette, owner of big glasses and wailing...

Blue Man Bonanza

October 6, 2011 • Eleanore Hendrickson, Caitlin Hird, CAF editor, Features editor

What color do the Blue Men turn when they are choked? That question was never answered in the Sept. 20 showing of the Blue Man Group at the San Diego Civic Center, but no matter! The show ‘blue’ us away with its brilliant sound mixings and creative and humorous skits. ...

Nirvana Tribute Preview

September 29, 2011 • Gabby Catalano, Staff Writer

In the late 1980’s, American rock music re-established itself with the birth of the Seattle “grunge” scene. From powerful chords to heart pounding bass-and-drum grooves, grunge music was paving the way to the next generation of the rock genre. The band Nirvana, led by front-man Kurt Cobain, was...

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah

September 14, 2011 • Gabby Catalano, Staff Writer

Some say that they have unusual and strangely creative music, others say that they are highly impressive and are able to establish a stimulating, yet melodious theme. Clap Your Hands Say Yeah (CYHSY) is back with their third album “Hysterical” coming out Sept. 20. “I hope their new album is just...