With the release of her fifth album, “1989,” Taylor Swift has finally left her country roots behind for good, introducing it as her ‘first official pop record.’ Inspired by late 80’s pop, it...

Junior Seau Pier Amphitheatre in Oceanside played host to local radio station FM 94/9’s Independence Jam Sunday, Sept. 7. The line-up featured headliners Phantogram as well a variety of bands which included,...

If you haven’t heard the song “Pumped up Kicks” being played on the radio at least once an hour for the past three years, you must be living under a rock. The inventive indie-rock band, Foster the...

Ziggy Marley played for an audience of over one thousand at the Del Mar Racetrack this past Sunday Aug. 31. Playing at the Del Mar Concert Series for several years now, Marley was welcomed with open arms...

The wait for this album was the longest three years of my life. I remember the exact moment when their last album, “Mylo Xyloto,”, downloaded onto my iPod and I laid in my bed listening to it for...

Summer’s almost here, and with it comes the merry arrival of The Vans Warped Tour. Every year, thousands of music-lovers gather to see some of their favorite bands at one of the many stops of the nationwide...

All obligatory “Hips Don’t Lie” jokes aside, I found Shakira’s self-titled album “Shakira” to be almost as useless as Wycleaf Jean’s role in the music video for “Hips Don’t Lie.” It...

Music has once again reinvented itself with unbelievably creative genres and styles. The Colourist’s self-titled album is a perfect example of the unique capabilities that artists hold. Some may plainly...

The ultimate problem with sophomore albums is that if you have an incredible first album, it’s almost impossible to follow it up with something just as good and unforgettable. After the excruciatingly...

Pharrell Williams’s album “G I R L” is packed with happy dance music that gives the listener a happy, feeling as if they can tackle the world. Williams is more innovative than the average pop artist....