On dangerous paths: an introduction to dungeon synth Clementine Zimmer February 26, 2019 Columns and Opinions, Staff Pick, Videos 2 Comments A hush settles over the plains as a cold moon rises, casting long shadows as you notice the ruins in the distance. Your bones ache from the day’s tribulations, and your heart skips a beat at the thought of a ...
Should we trust TR/ST? Rebekah Gonzalez February 6, 2019 News 1 Comment If you consider yourself a fan of TR/ST, you might be confused by their newest single. And not in the way that you would expect to be confused by an artist like TR/ST. Robert Alfons, the face of TR/ST, has ...
The Weekday Morning Playlist Madeline Rohner November 27, 2018 Mixtapes November is almost over, which means if you are anything like me, you are tired. If you’re a student, you are nearing the end of the semester. Procrastination, lack of motivation, and fatigue are beginning to...
Dancing your troubles off with Yaeji Marta Meazza October 29, 2018 Concerts, Festivals, and Live Reviews Yaeji’s performance at the UC Theatre on October 20th was an experience, and a very peculiar one. A bizarre mixture of people was brought together under the high ceiling of the ornate Berkeley venue to witnes...
Lykke Li puts on a sultry performance at the Fillmore Keren Duque October 29, 2018 Concerts, Festivals, and Live Reviews, Reviews In a sold-out concert at the Fillmore on October 17th, Swedish pop icon Lykke Li headlined an eclectic 16-song set featuring songs from her newest album, so sad so sexy (2018). Opening the stage for Lykke ...
Ekali takes DJing to another level at the Warfield Jacob Green October 20, 2018 Concerts, Festivals, and Live Reviews, Reviews, Uncategorized On the biggest headlining tour of his life, Vancouver-based producer Nathan Shaw, better known as Ekali, delivered a stunning performance to a sold-out crowd at The Warfield. On the back of his recently release...
HONNE blows it out of the water at The Warfield Emma Jaeger September 18, 2018 Concerts, Festivals, and Live Reviews, Photos The art of HONNE’s newest album, Love Me / Love Me Not (2018), stares at me from the backdrop of the stage: a pristinely feminine face reflected in a handheld mirror, painted in bold pop-art tones. Love Me / ...
Subtly textured, effortlessly propulsive, Mount Kimbie is a Force Dylan Medlock May 19, 2018 Concerts, Festivals, and Live Reviews, Reviews Since their acclaimed debut Crooks & Lovers (2010), electronic duo Mount Kimbie has been labeled everything from post-dubstep to art pop to future garage— all specific titles that capture creative nuances...
The Beach Boys don’t like the beach anymore: an Earth Day playlist Hannah Hartt April 22, 2018 Columns and Opinions, Mixtapes Earth Day became a national holiday in 1970, in light of a growing concern for the planet’s health. In the 25 years following World War II, the United States experienced a major increase in the number of cars...
The trajectory of your love life: a playlist Vivian Chen April 20, 2018 Columns and Opinions, Mixtapes "open" - rhye this is where you start. heartbroken, obviously. stay open let's try again. "i was all over her" - salvia palth a little jaded, a little nostalg...
Ibeyi brings girl power to the Fillmore Makaila Heifner April 17, 2018 Concerts, Festivals, and Live Reviews, Reviews Upon my first arrival at The Fillmore on April 13th, I noticed a “WOMEN RULE” t-shirt and listened as couples and groups around me spoke Spanish, French, and English. It seemed like a fitting way to start I...
Brasstracks overflow The Independent with their artistry and energy Anna Nguyen April 9, 2018 Concerts, Festivals, and Live Reviews, Reviews The term “dynamic duo” couldn’t be more appropriate for musicians Ivan Jackson and Conor Rayne who met at the Manhattan School of Music and started a joint project Brasstracks just a few years ago. Sinc...
A gentle introduction to Resident Advisor’s authority on taste Ismail Salim April 9, 2018 Blog, Columns and Opinions It’s safe to say that Resident Advisor is one of the highest authorities in the electronic music world. The brand has come a long way since Nick Sabine and Paul Clement launched their Australian-focused onlin...
What So Not takes The Fox to a new world Jacob Green April 8, 2018 Concerts, Festivals, and Live Reviews, Reviews Just past 9:30, the lights on the stage went dim. Slowly, each light fixture turned on and off, flashing between white, red and blue colors before moving to the next. First, the overheads. Next, the massive pan...
What So Not will bring new music and visuals to The Fox on April 5th Jacob Green March 30, 2018 Concerts, Festivals, and Live Previews, Previews Photo Credit: Luke Eblen After over three years of experimentation, recording, and extensive production, DJ What So Not released his highly anticipated debut album Not All the Beautiful Things (2018). The...