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Summer music roundup

Album covers - Summer Music Round Up; Fool of myself - the band camino; thru these tears: L A N Y; fallin' all in you: Shawn Mendes; Lifeboat: Jorja Smith; Fire: Oh Brother
Check out these hand-picked songs that made an impression this past summer.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 4, 2018

Summertime is always different for everyone. Some see summer as a time to finally lounge after a busy and stressful school year, while others use this time to advance in internships and classes. As students return to school, one question that will be asked is: what were you listening to while you were...

The Decemberists return with a blast from the past

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

Hailing from the wonderfully quirky town of Portland, Oregon, The Decemberists oozes the nature-infused aura the state emulates. The indie folk rock group has been around for almost two decades now, and they have an impressive repertoire of up to eight albums. Their most recent album, “I’ll Be...

Future Islands remains simple and poignant with “The Far Field”

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
The synth-pop masterminds advance their successful formula and expound upon their uncanny energy.

M83’s raw instrumentation enhances its immersive ambience

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Although less intimate live, M83’s live performance emanates unparalleled atmospheric bliss.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager November 1, 2016
Although less intimate live, M83’s live performance emanates unparalleled atmospheric bliss.

“My Woman” is sent from above

radioutd.com
Angel Olsen’s third release furthers the songwriter as a force in independent music.
Brooks Ginnan, Writer September 14, 2016
Angel Olsen’s third release furthers the songwriter as a force in independent music.

“Louder than Bombs” is a quiet masterpiece

impawards.com
Joachim Trier’s surreal drama pulls at the audience’s heartstrings.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager May 17, 2016
Joachim Trier’s surreal drama pulls at the audience’s heartstrings.

A flower blooms in DTLA

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

“PersonA” is triumphantly somber

themusicuniverse.com
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
Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros returns to the limelight with an album that exudes tension and agonizing beauty.

M83’s ‘“Junk” is another fan’s treasure

stereogum.com
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
After four years M83 releases their highly anticipated follow up to breakout ”Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming.”

The Lumineers remain subpar with “Cleopatra”

musictimes.com
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
After breaking out with worldwide success in 2012, the Lumineers return with failed expectations in their sophomore album “Cleopatra.”

Porches search for security on “Pool”

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

Christmas with Sufjan Stevens

juno.co.uk
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.