Summer music roundup

Check out these hand-picked songs that made an impression this past summer.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor
• September 4, 2018
The Decemberists return with a blast from the past

Dive deep into a world of acoustic and comedic bliss with the band's latest album.
Vic Silva, Staff Writer
• March 21, 2018
Future Islands remains simple and poignant with “The Far Field”

The synth-pop masterminds advance their successful formula and expound upon their uncanny energy.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager
• April 11, 2017
M83’s raw instrumentation enhances its immersive ambience

Although less intimate live, M83’s live performance emanates unparalleled atmospheric bliss.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager
• November 1, 2016
“My Woman” is sent from above

Angel Olsen’s third release furthers the songwriter as a force in independent music.
Brooks Ginnan, Writer
• September 14, 2016
“Louder than Bombs” is a quiet masterpiece

Joachim Trier’s surreal drama pulls at the audience’s heartstrings.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager
• May 17, 2016
A flower blooms in DTLA

Basic Flowers played host to a wonderful night of music for “Denigration 2016.”
Brooks Ginnan, Writer
• May 4, 2016
“PersonA” is triumphantly somber

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros returns to the limelight with an album that exudes tension and agonizing beauty.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager
• April 27, 2016
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.”
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager
• April 12, 2016
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.”
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager
• April 12, 2016
Porches search for security on “Pool”

“Pool” takes the New York-based group in a sleeker and groovier direction.
Brooks Ginnan, Writer
• March 23, 2016
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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