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Olivia Rodrigo’s album “SOUR”—a mix of reflection, sadness and heart-wrenching lyrics

By Kaya Simcoe, Staff Writer June 9, 2021

I sit on the edge of my seat. No, literally, I do. I am shaking and sweaty, and I haven’t moved at all in the last five minutes. It’s 8:59 p.m., Just 20 seconds until the release of Olivia Rodrgio’s...

Low Fidelity: American Football Review

Low Fidelity: American Football Review

By Kieran Zimmer, Assistant Features Editor October 21, 2016

Math rock/emo/twinkly legends American Football have returned, after 17 years, for their second, self-titled album, which picks up exactly where the first left off. Still-present are the twinkly guitars,...

Low Fidelity: The Descendents Hit San Diego

Low Fidelity: The Descendents Hit San Diego

By Kieran Zimmer, Assistant Features September 23, 2016

Old-school punkers The Descendents rolled through Soma Thursday night, and delivered their signature nerdy, coffee-soaked hardcore gospel to a raving crowd of punks old and young. Walking into Soma,...

Low Fidelity: Part 2

Low Fidelity: Part 2

By Kieran Zimmer, Assistant Features Editor September 16, 2016

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...

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...

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