6 Feet Beneath The Moon: My Listening Experience at 13 versus 20 Sravya Gadepalli February 23, 2021 Columns and Opinions Rediscovering artists is one of my most cherished feelings in the world. Maybe you loved the album the first time or maybe you hated it the first time. Regardless, organically stumbling upon an album again afte...
Poetry inspired by King Krule’s electric performance at the Fox Theater Jack Austin October 28, 2018 Album Review, Multimedia, Photos, Reviews On April 16, 2018, King Krule played an unforgettable show at the Fox Theater in Oakland, and he absolutely rocked the house. Kelsey Lu opened the show with ethereal solos on her cello played softly and with em...
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 B-Side’s Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide Annie Nguyen December 12, 2017 Columns and Opinions, News Have a music-lover in your life and don’t know what to get them? Are you a music lover and want to treat yourself this holiday season? Or just interested in all the cool stuff your favorite artists and bands ...
Full of sound and fury, signifying nothing: songs with unintelligible lyrics Abby Blaine March 31, 2017 Mixtapes Have you ever felt like your emotional, vulnerable soul connects too deeply with the beautifully-written poetry in song lyrics? Do you need music playing while you study but get distracted by all those words? W...
5 sentimental indie things to get you over that pseudo-someone Vivian Chen November 20, 2016 Blog, Columns and Opinions, Mixtapes The "that was a bad relationship anyways": "Don't Wanna Be Your Girl" - Wet (Don't You, 2016) This indie classic is the one you blast when you're finally done with your significant other's shit--because ...
The Growlers sell out and the sky cries: Beach Goth 2016 Ally Mason October 30, 2016 Concerts, Festivals, and Live Reviews, Photos 1 Comment Music festivals are crowded. They curate grandeur and spectacle at the expense of intimacy and sometimes, safety. In the rush to obtain the best vantage point possible, many fans will crack a few eggs to make a...