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Tracks of the Month: March 2020

April 3, 2020 by , , , and

Need some new songs for your quarantine playlist? Look no further!
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Dua Lipa’s “Future Nostalgia” Blends Past and Present, Brilliantly

April 1, 2020 by

On “Future Nostalgia," Lipa carefully constructs her sound around ‘80s pop and brings it to the present, embracing retro trends while putting a fresh perspective on them. 
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In Review: “After Hours” by The Weeknd

March 28, 2020 by

New listeners can revel in a melancholic sound that they may not be familiar with yet, and long-time fans can take comfort in the fact that The Weeknd has not really lost sight of who he is after all.
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Track Review: “Stupid Love” by Lady Gaga

March 13, 2020 by

Lady Gaga has returned after a four-year gap since her last studio album with a new hyper-addictive track, “Stupid Love."
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White Reaper Wakes Up Santa Barbara With Concert at SOhO

March 10, 2020 by

Recently, White Reaper, a Kentucky-based quintet rock band, headlined a concert at SOhO Restaurant & Music Club downtown along with supporting acts The Aquadolls and Native Sun.
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Bad Bunny Does What He Wants On “YHLQMDLG”

March 6, 2020 by

Bad Bunny, who grew up with aspirations to become the Daddy Yankee of his time, has undeniably altered the landscape of the genre with his commitment to stay true to his craft.
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Gauchos Crowd The Hub for Battle of the Bands 2020

March 4, 2020 by

Yung Fuzz, Pretty Cheeky, Closeout and Tastegood all showed up to The Hub last Thursday to prove themselves as worthy contenders among the long list of other prestigious bands in town.
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The Consequences of Pursuing Art: “Miss Anthropocene” by Grimes

March 3, 2020 by

In “Miss Anthropocene,” Grimes explores the consequences of the pursuit of art by personifying her self-destructive tendencies.
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In Review: “Man Alive!” by King Krule

March 1, 2020 by

British underground indie idol King Krule delivers “Man Alive!”: an unfiltered album raw with depression and disillusionment.
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In Review: “The Slow Rush” by Tame Impala

February 21, 2020 by

After a handful of singles sprinkled throughout the months leading up to its release, “The Slow Rush”  has finally arrived.
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A 17-Track Love Letter: “Changes” by Justin Bieber

February 19, 2020 by

“Changes” shows off an incredibly mature and refined sound never before heard from the pop megastar.
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Mac Miller Gets Personal in Posthumous Album “Circles”

January 23, 2020 by

Throughout the album, Miller seems to reach different conclusions about his emotional pain.
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Grammys 2020: Just How Relevant Is “Music’s Biggest Night”?

January 23, 2020 by

Ticketed as “music’s biggest night,” the annual Grammy Awards returns on Sunday, Jan. 26, to crown this year’s winners.
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In Review: “Grime MC” by Jme

December 30, 2019 by

On “Grime MC,” Jme finally puts it all together.
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The Last Hip-Hop Festival of 2019: Rolling Loud Los Angeles

December 22, 2019 by

Rolling Loud returned to Los Angeles for its third time, keeping its reputation as one of the most aggressive rap music festivals in existence.
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