Topshelf Records celebrates ten years

The San Diego label celebrates its indie rock royalty status.
Christian Davis, Writer
• March 2, 2016
Crimson Moonlight retake the throne

“Divine Darkness” rechristens the kings of Christian black metal.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer
• March 1, 2016
Taemin Lee aces his first album

Taemin Lee proves himself as a solid solo artist with “Press It”.
Catherine Streng, Writer
• March 1, 2016
New strokes on the same canvas

Animal Collective’s latest record “Painting With’ plays it safe.
Christian Davis, Writer
• February 24, 2016
“Stuck in Love” proves a familiar find

Although it lacks originality, this Netflix film club movie is still worth the watch.
Hayley Langdon, Writer
• February 24, 2016
Is it entirely the Academy’s fault?

For the second year in a row the four main acting categories failed to include an African American.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager
• February 23, 2016
Ty Segall mugs emotions

The garage rock revivalist reminds listeners of what his artistic capabilities with “Emotional Mugger.”
Maxwell Heilman, Writer
• February 23, 2016
A fallen empire

Empire! Empire! (I Was a Lonely Estate) retires after a decade of emotional, breath-taking music.
Morgan Mitchell, Writer
• February 23, 2016
Identity, truth and Bowie: a tribute

A look back on the legendary and personal impact David Bowie left behind.
Brooks Ginnan, Writer
• February 17, 2016
“A New Career in a New Town”

David Bowie’s final masterpiece leaves us the way he lived — brilliant.
Christian Davis, Writer
• February 17, 2016
Life after Pablo

Kanye West continues to brilliantly challenge and frustrate his most dedicated fans.
Christian Davis, Writer
• February 16, 2016
“The Night Circus” captivates with every word

Erin Morgenstern’s breakout novel is the perfect read for lovers of fantasy and mystery alike.
Hayley Langdon, Writer
• February 16, 2016
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