Deftones astound with “Gore”
Sacramento’s favorite alt-metal quintet resets the standard for the genre.
M83’s ‘“Junk” is another fan’s treasure
After four years M83 releases their highly anticipated follow up to breakout ”Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming.”
The Lumineers remain subpar with “Cleopatra”
After breaking out with worldwide success in 2012, the Lumineers return with failed expectations in their sophomore album “Cleopatra.”
“Far From You” is far from originality
Tess Sharpe’s debut novel provides another cookie-cutter read.
Sad Lovers & Giants grace The Echoplex
The band impressed at their first Los Angeles show of their 36-year career.
Weezer’s lofty ambitions fall flat
The band’s twenty year streak of mediocrity endures with “Weezer (White Album)”
BABYMETAL attempts to transcend novelty status
“Metal Resistance” stands as the J-pop metallers’ push towards lasting validity.
A beginner’s guide to coldwave
An in-depth look into the intensely emotive and oft-overlooked genre.
An a capella afternoon with SeaNote
The quintet gives new life to pop standards during a Music at Noon performance.
Porches search for security on “Pool”
“Pool” takes the New York-based group in a sleeker and groovier direction.
History through a different light
“All the Light We Cannot See” engages readers to view the world in a new light.
Exhalerated, nervous, anticipation, sour- these are all words provided by students to describe the mood of Mayer’s lobby on Friday Sept. 5....