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
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
The Invincible Death Grips destroy Pomona

Last week’s show at the Fox Theater was a bloody, brutal and fantastic mess.
Christian Davis, Writer
• April 27, 2016
Sad but rad: heartbreak by emo revival

A look into a movement that transcends Hot Topic.
Soren Iverson, Writer
• April 12, 2016
Pinegrove paves the way

The New Jersey band secures the future of heart-on-your-sleeve indie rock.
Christian Davis, Writer
• April 6, 2016
Orange County welcomes St. Lucia

Peppy pop band St. Lucia brought high energy to their last official show on tour.
Anne Marie Larson, Writer
• March 16, 2016
“Standards” raises musical standards

Into it. Over it.’s new album boasts anthemic and balladry songs in a beautiful way.
Morgan Mitchell, Writer
• March 16, 2016
A certain sadness

Julien Baker brought her devastating music to Eagle Rock last week.
Christian Davis, Writer
• March 2, 2016
Topshelf Records celebrates ten years

The San Diego label celebrates its indie rock royalty status.
Christian Davis, Writer
• March 2, 2016
New strokes on the same canvas

Animal Collective’s latest record “Painting With’ plays it safe.
Christian Davis, Writer
• February 24, 2016
A&E’s best albums of 2015

From black metal to art pop, this year’s best records are examples of cross-genre excellence.
Christian Davis, Writer
• December 9, 2015
Christmas with Sufjan Stevens

Take a look at the best of Sufjan’s 100 Christmas songs.
Brooks Ginnan, Writer
• December 8, 2015
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