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The Chimes

Mac Miller fails hip-hop roots

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The rapper’s singing prevents his new approach from succeeding.
Cassidy Campos, Writer September 20, 2016
The rapper’s singing prevents his new approach from succeeding.

In the mood for Porches

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The band astonished at their second sold-out show at The Echoplex this year.
Brooks Ginnan, Writer September 20, 2016
The band astonished at their second sold-out show at The Echoplex this year.

Chain Reaction celebrates unified love of loud rock

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The venue's 20th birthday emulates its integral role in loud music.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer September 20, 2016
The venue's 20th birthday emulates its integral role in loud music.

“My Woman” is sent from above

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Angel Olsen’s third release furthers the songwriter as a force in independent music.
Brooks Ginnan, Writer September 14, 2016
Angel Olsen’s third release furthers the songwriter as a force in independent music.

The Get Down: A 120 million dollar success

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Baz Luhrmann’s captivating drama series recounts musical history of the Bronx through the eyes of the borough’s disgruntled youth.
Cassidy Campos, Writer September 13, 2016
Baz Luhrmann’s captivating drama series recounts musical history of the Bronx through the eyes of the borough’s disgruntled youth.

“Hell or High Water” pays off late

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The Western’s small scale brings refreshing depth to the big screen after a summer of disappointing movies.
Robert Heckert, Writer September 13, 2016
The Western’s small scale brings refreshing depth to the big screen after a summer of disappointing movies.

Local Natives stray from their roots

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After two successful releases, the Orange County natives release their highly anticipated and profoundly disappointing “Sunlit Youth.”
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager September 12, 2016
After two successful releases, the Orange County natives release their highly anticipated and profoundly disappointing “Sunlit Youth.”

Scott Tixier secures his legacy

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The jazz violinist proves his mastery of the genre with “Cosmic Adventure.”
Maxwell Heilman, Writer September 12, 2016
The jazz violinist proves his mastery of the genre with “Cosmic Adventure.”

Norma Jean destroys expectations

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“Polar Similar” keeps Douglasville’s favorite metalcore band miles ahead of the scene they helped develop.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer September 12, 2016
“Polar Similar” keeps Douglasville’s favorite metalcore band miles ahead of the scene they helped develop.

Childish Gambino makes a new artistic statement

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Donald Glover’s event, Pharos, takes a turn and surprises fans by forsaking his hip-hop roots.
Cassidy Campos, Writer September 7, 2016
Donald Glover’s event, Pharos, takes a turn and surprises fans by forsaking his hip-hop roots.

Vince Staples’ “Prima Donna” is aggressively experimental

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Long Beach’s finest rapper furthers his fiery assault with heavy subject matter and minimalist production.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager September 7, 2016
Long Beach’s finest rapper furthers his fiery assault with heavy subject matter and minimalist production.

Eight amazing albums aside from “Blond”

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As summer phases out, these albums should not slip through the cracks.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer September 6, 2016
As summer phases out, these albums should not slip through the cracks.