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FM 94/9 Independence Jam Review

FM 94/9 Independence Jam Review

By Kevin Gallagher, Staff Writer September 16, 2014

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,...

Foster The People Concert Preview

Foster The People Concert Preview

By Gina Checchia, Staff Writer September 5, 2014

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 welcomed with open arms at Reggae Fest

Ziggy Marley welcomed with open arms at Reggae Fest

By Julianne Miller, Staff Writer September 5, 2014

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...

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Coldplay’s “Ghost Stories”

By Caroline Daniel, Staff Blogger May 21, 2014

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...

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Vans Warped Tour 2014

By Reema Moussaa, Staff Writer May 13, 2014

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...

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Shakira’s “Shakira”

By Taylor Knudson, Staff Writer April 1, 2014

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...

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“The Colourist” Review

By Sara Portnoy, Arts Editor March 31, 2014

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...

Foster the People Supermodel Review

Foster the People “Supermodel” Review

By Caroline Daniel, Staff Blogger March 25, 2014

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...

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Pharrell William’s “G I R L” Review

By Chloe Walecki, Staff Writer March 17, 2014

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....

Sons of the Sea Concert

Sons of the Sea Concert

By Chelsea Kanzler, Staff Writer February 13, 2014

“I’m sorry guys, but we’re a relatively new band; I’m not sure that we know any more songs to play,” Brandon Boyd called out to the crowd after an hour and a half. That may sound confusing to...

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