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The Chimes

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The Chimes

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The Chimes

New Mumford and Sons album falls short of excellence

“Delta” captivates listeners, yet lacks the nostalgic sound that made them famous.
Chris Baeza, Freelance Writer November 27, 2018

If you are looking for the once-bearded, bowtied blokes that made folk music cool again in 2010, then you will be a “Hopeless Wanderer,” because Mumford and Sons’ new album, “Delta,” is a brave departure from the Mumford of old. The 14-song alternative rock album displays the band’s new...

Thirty Seconds to Mars leaves audiences confused on what to feel

Thirty Seconds to Mars leaves audiences confused on what to feel
Their fifth album embraces many different genres in an ultimately odd stew.
Vic Silva, Staff Writer April 15, 2018

Thirty Seconds to Mars has resided in the alternative rock realm since 1998, making this year a monumental anniversary for them in celebration of the band’s first 10 years. Their appropriately timed fifth studio album “America” released April 6. Their cover art boasts of what the band believes...

A look back at The Almost’s “Southern Weather”

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Appreciating Aaron Gillespie 10 year anniversary of “Southern Weather” draws near.
Caleb Aguilera, Writer March 21, 2017
Appreciating Aaron Gillespie 10 year anniversary of “Southern Weather” draws near.

Mumford’s new sound fails to electrify

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The British folk-troubadours have traded their acoustic instruments for electric ones, and the result is not pretty.
Tyler Davis, Writer May 12, 2015
The British folk-troubadours have traded their acoustic instruments for electric ones, and the result is not pretty.