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The Chimes

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The Chimes

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The Chimes

In the mood for Porches

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The band astonished at their second sold-out show at The Echoplex this year.
Brooks Ginnan, Writer September 20, 2016
The band astonished at their second sold-out show at The Echoplex this year.

Local Natives stray from their roots

diymag.com
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
After two successful releases, the Orange County natives release their highly anticipated and profoundly disappointing “Sunlit Youth.”

The Invincible Death Grips destroy Pomona

Photo courtesy of Jillian Bradford
Last week’s show at the Fox Theater was a bloody, brutal and fantastic mess.
Christian Davis, Writer April 27, 2016
Last week’s show at the Fox Theater was a bloody, brutal and fantastic mess.

Sad but rad: heartbreak by emo revival

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A look into a movement that transcends Hot Topic.
Soren Iverson, Writer April 12, 2016
A look into a movement that transcends Hot Topic.

Pinegrove paves the way

Christian Davis/THE CHIMES
The New Jersey band secures the future of heart-on-your-sleeve indie rock.
Christian Davis, Writer April 6, 2016
The New Jersey band secures the future of heart-on-your-sleeve indie rock.

Orange County welcomes St. Lucia

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Peppy pop band St. Lucia brought high energy to their last official show on tour.
Anne Marie Larson, Writer March 16, 2016
Peppy pop band St. Lucia brought high energy to their last official show on tour.

“Standards” raises musical standards

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

A certain sadness

Photo courtesy of Alexa Antonelli
Julien Baker brought her devastating music to Eagle Rock last week.
Christian Davis, Writer March 2, 2016
Julien Baker brought her devastating music to Eagle Rock last week.

Topshelf Records celebrates ten years

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The San Diego label celebrates its indie rock royalty status.
Christian Davis, Writer March 2, 2016
The San Diego label celebrates its indie rock royalty status.

New strokes on the same canvas

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Animal Collective’s latest record “Painting With’ plays it safe.
Christian Davis, Writer February 24, 2016
Animal Collective’s latest record “Painting With’ plays it safe.

A&E’s best albums of 2015

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

Christmas with Sufjan Stevens

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