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Young the Giant Performs in San Diego

By Mary Ford, Arts Editor; Humor Editor October 20, 2016

The alternate rock band Young the Giant performed to sold out crowds at the San Diego House of Blues Tuesday, Oct.18 and Wednesday, Oct. 19. The band, on a tour for the release of their latest album "Home...

Album Review: The Bible 2

Album Review: The Bible 2

By Kieran Zimmer, Assistant Features Editor September 8, 2016

For a band known for lyrics about murdering kittens, depression, and hatred of humankind, “The Bible 2” will certainly be regarded by longtime fans as a stab at “maturity” for AJJ (formerly Andrew...

Journey Back Again

Journey Back Again

By Mary Ford, Arts Editor August 31, 2016

Ten years ago, Journey seemed dead. Fans complained about a band unable to connect to their music and to their fans, about concerts lacking in energy. Band members talked about disbanding, about no more...

The Lumineers New Album is HERE!

The Lumineers’ New Album is HERE!

By Mary Ford, Features Editor April 11, 2016

Talented neofolk band The Lumineers is best known for the annoyingly catchy and commercial song “Ho Hey.” It's that song that creates a collective groan in the car yet one not sufficient enough to...

To Pimp a Butterfly Review

“To Pimp a Butterfly” Review

By Caroline Daniel, Online Editor March 18, 2015

Kendrick Lamar has finally released the following to his extremely successful album "good kid, m.A.A.d city" with a week early release of "To Pimp A Butterfly." Lamar has become a household name among...

Lonely People EP Review

By Elizabeth Loren, Staff Writer January 23, 2015

Up and coming Irish singer-songwriter Orla Gartland released her second EP, Lonely People, on Jan. 18, 2015. Gartland, who became popular on YouTube before releasing her first EP, will appeal to fans of...

American Beauty/American Psycho Album Review

By Gina Checchia, Staff Writer January 23, 2015

8.5/10 Fall Out Boy, one of the most influential pop-punk bands since 2001, has been making chart-topping albums since their first release in 2003 of “Take This to Your Grave.” They’ve been a...

Pierce the Veil/Sleeping with Sirens Tour Preview

By Gina Checchia, Staff Writer January 23, 2015

The two most famous post-hardcore scene bands, Pierce the Veil and Sleeping with Sirens, are at it again for leg two of their co-headlined world tour they have had going on since late fall of last year....

Gwen Stefani “Baby Don’t Lie” Song Review

Gwen Stefani “Baby Don’t Lie” Song Review

By Gina Checchia, Staff Writer December 4, 2014

Gwen Stefani, the former front-woman of No Doubt, is back in action with an all new single since her sophomore album, “Sweet Escape.” The album Sweet Escape hit No.3 on the Billboard Top 200 charts...

1989 Review

“1989” Review

By Becca Von Zwek, Staff Writer November 4, 2014

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...

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