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January 24, 2018

Smino to Bring Soulful Sounds to the Hub

By William Emmons

The rapper’s words rebound off the bouncing melodies of each track in a way that keeps the album’s sonic momentum moving at a steady yet nonchalant pace.

January 24, 2018

Trevor Noah Takes on Late Night Talk at Arlington

By Stephany Rubio

In the age of late-night talk shows taking over television, Noah knows how to bring in the younger viewers, and you cannot blame him for knowing how to rile up millennials (myself included).

January 23, 2018

Watch: Tyler, The Creator’s Conversation About Flower Boy

By William Emmons

Throughout the conversation, the rapper opens up about his third studio album and provides insight into his creative process.

January 18, 2018

New Talent: Isla Vista Bands to Watch in 2018

By Zoe Jones

Everyone watching the Isla Vista music scene, myself included, can’t wait to see what these bands are going to do.

January 6, 2018

The Friday Review: Saturation III by Brockhampton

By Konrad Neithercutt

Brockhampton just doesn’t stop. Their first three albums sound like no one else’s, and all of them are among the best rap albums of 2017, so Brockhampton may not remain on the periphery of mainstream rap for much lon...

December 8, 2017

The Year of the Album: a Look Into the Future of Media Consumption

By Zoe Jones

The advent of music editing technology has made the process of recording easier, slicker and faster — which makes a Beatles-esque creative yield even more achievable. This year, we saw a return to this level of relentl...

December 8, 2017

This Year In Music: Artsweek’s Favorite Albums

By William Emmons

Saturation is quite possibly my favorite release of the year and proved the group to be a simultaneously experimental and accessible force in today’s music scene. Tracks like “Gold,” “Heat” and “Star” highl...

November 29, 2017

Meet SALES: The Minimalist Pop Duo That Crafts Bedroom Beats

By William Emmons

SALES creates an amalgamation of indie, dream pop, hip hop and rock to produce something that is otherworldly to the ear. Their hip hop-influenced production backs electric guitar to create a sound that comes off as simu...

November 29, 2017

Batcave Sessions with Delta Dagger

By Adam Brainin, Red Chua

Watch one of the first ever live performances from Delta Dagger, the side project of The Real Savage Henry lead guitarist John Pagliassotti.

November 16, 2017

Tropicalia Fest Opens in Long Beach with a Splash

By Ivan Gonzalez, Kelly He

The musical acts, along with the assortment of Mexican cuisine, created a festival culture that resonated among the evolving Latinx culture of Southern California.

November 9, 2017

The Biko House: Punks, Progressives and Politics

By Ivan Gonzalez, Andre Bouyssounouse

Time and time again, the Biko House has opened the doors of its black and brown empire for the community to discuss important racial events in the United States.

November 8, 2017

Tchami Takes on Delirium 2017 with Surging Tracks

By Melody Pezeshkian

Cheers from the audience roared vivaciously as Tchami began bumping his initial beats shortly before 11 p.m.

November 1, 2017

Tracks of the Month: October 2017

By William Emmons, Konrad Neithercutt, Jasmine Rodriguez

Intimate and sleek, “It’s Okay to Cry” is a can’t-miss pop song. The singer/songwriter/producer’s first solo venture in two years is accompanied by a stunning video in which she uncharacteristically bares her i...

October 31, 2017

7 Spooky Songs for Your Halloween Playlist

By Phoebe Morales

Hopefully, these creepy selections can help you get in a festive mood as you prepare for the spookiest night of the year.

October 27, 2017

The Friday Review: The OOZ by King Krule

By Konrad Neithercutt, Tia Rotolo

As some of the best things in life, Marshall’s voice is somewhat of an acquired taste. Its abundant richness can be overwhelming to the unaccustomed listener, but the low register and thick South London accent in which...

October 26, 2017

‘Loving Vincent’ Captures Van Gogh in Motion

By Christien Skousen

Every single frame in the movie is the work of a team of artists; each minute is comprised of the efforts of hundreds of people working for hundreds of hours.