Mac Miller fails hip-hop roots

The rapper’s singing prevents his new approach from succeeding.
Cassidy Campos, Writer
• September 20, 2016
In the mood for Porches

The band astonished at their second sold-out show at The Echoplex this year.
Brooks Ginnan, Writer
• September 20, 2016
Chain Reaction celebrates unified love of loud rock

The venue's 20th birthday emulates its integral role in loud music.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer
• September 20, 2016
“My Woman” is sent from above

Angel Olsen’s third release furthers the songwriter as a force in independent music.
Brooks Ginnan, Writer
• September 14, 2016
The Get Down: A 120 million dollar success

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
“Hell or High Water” pays off late

The Western’s small scale brings refreshing depth to the big screen after a summer of disappointing movies.
Robert Heckert, Writer
• September 13, 2016
Local Natives stray from their roots

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
Scott Tixier secures his legacy

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

“Polar Similar” keeps Douglasville’s favorite metalcore band miles ahead of the scene they helped develop.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer
• September 12, 2016
Childish Gambino makes a new artistic statement

Donald Glover’s event, Pharos, takes a turn and surprises fans by forsaking his hip-hop roots.
Cassidy Campos, Writer
• September 7, 2016
Vince Staples’ “Prima Donna” is aggressively experimental

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
Eight amazing albums aside from “Blond”

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