Category Archives: Reviews

Diet Cig may help you find yourself

By Ian Valiente

The New York pop-punk duo Diet Cig recently released their lovesick fuzz-pop/garage punk album “Swear I’m Good At This,” a collection of Alex Luciano’s (guitar/vocals) experiences with messy romances and breakups, awkward situations, and the anxieties of youth and terror of adulthood.

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Why 90s rap is better than anything out there

I could list a million and one reasons, but the evidence really speaks for itself.

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Goldroom gave us a great reason to Spread Love

I’ve been really on the “positive music” kick as of late, especially after electronica took on positive vibe/heartfelt themes as a music trend. It’s refreshing, you have to admit, and also — it’s kind of the PERFECT sunny, summertime jams.

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Tame Impala offshoot POND wants you to feel psychedelic

By Ian Valiente
If you’re a fan of Tame Impala, then you must have heard of Pond. And if you’re going to the Casbah Saturday night, then you’ll get to bask in their complete ingenuity. 
 

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Imagine Dragons in Concert Film Event

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Now, I am honestly not the biggest fan of watching pre-recorded concerts from a TV or theatre. Mainly because I am a selfish girl and I like to experience shows first hand. So going into this Imagine Dragons experience and watching from a theater seat rather than viewing it live from Toronto where it was filmed  seemed somewhat anti climactic, yet I was intrigued all at the same time.

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Spoon’s Inside Out remixes are a must listen

If you haven’t heard the short but sweet remixes EP from Spoon yet, then…where have you been?

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Interview: Colony House is on the road, playing Hangout Fest

Here’s eight important reasons why feel-good indie pop band Colony House is a band you need to know.

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Video: Haunting and beautiful “Putney Bridge” by UK’s James Canty

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Live Photos: New Found Glory at the House of Blues

BY NINA JOHNSTONE

New Found Glory has been in the music world long enough to know how to always bring a riotous show.
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Foster the People brings their world tour to the RIMAC

If there was any doubt on what you should be doing with your time this weekend, then consider this the last proof that you should be at the RIMAC arena watching Foster the People give one of their stellar sets in San Diego.

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