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

January 23, 2018 by

Throughout the conversation, the rapper opens up about his third studio album and provides insight into his creative process.
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New Talent: Isla Vista Bands to Watch in 2018

January 18, 2018 by

Everyone watching the Isla Vista music scene, myself included, can’t wait to see what these bands are going to do.
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The Friday Review: Saturation III by Brockhampton

January 6, 2018 by

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

December 8, 2017 by

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 t...
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This Year In Music: Artsweek’s Favorite Albums

December 8, 2017 by

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” ...
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Meet SALES: The Minimalist Pop Duo That Crafts Bedroom Beats

November 29, 2017 by

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 th...
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Batcave Sessions with Delta Dagger

November 29, 2017 by and

Watch one of the first ever live performances from Delta Dagger, the side project of The Real Savage Henry lead guitarist John Pagliassotti.
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Tropicalia Fest Opens in Long Beach with a Splash

November 16, 2017 by and

The musical acts, along with the assortment of Mexican cuisine, created a festival culture that resonated among the evolving Latinx culture of Southern California.
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The Biko House: Punks, Progressives and Politics

November 9, 2017 by and

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.
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Tchami Takes on Delirium 2017 with Surging Tracks

November 8, 2017 by

Cheers from the audience roared vivaciously as Tchami began bumping his initial beats shortly before 11 p.m.
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Tracks of the Month: October 2017

November 1, 2017 by , and

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 uncharacteri...
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7 Spooky Songs for Your Halloween Playlist

October 31, 2017 by

Hopefully, these creepy selections can help you get in a festive mood as you prepare for the spookiest night of the year.
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The Friday Review: The OOZ by King Krule

October 27, 2017 by and

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 Lo...
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‘Loving Vincent’ Captures Van Gogh in Motion

October 26, 2017 by

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.
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Tchami to Play Delirium 2017

October 25, 2017 by

Regarded as a trailblazer of his genre, future house — a subgenre of electronic dance music that possesses a combination of deep house and EDM tendencies — Tchami hit the mainstream in 2013 after ...
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