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Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: January

Karmen Cao, Staff Writer
February 2, 2026

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IU and Byeon Woo-Seok star in this romantic comedy blended with royal drama.
“Perfect Crown” Balances Romance and Royalty With Confidence
With soft, yet powerful vocals and textured instruments, “Don’t Speak” takes you on an emotional ride.
“Don’t Speak” Brings Heartbreak to Life
Hearing the introspective of this stylistically diverse coming of age album, "At Home In My Mind." Rating: A
'At Home In My Mind' Faces the Ambiguity of Maturity
A casual Japanese-style restaurant with a menu full of selections.
Explore, Take-Out and Savor the Bentos at Ton Ton Katsuya Express
Photo Credit: IMDB Rating: C-
“Starbright” Tries to Shine, But Barely Glows
Forke offers a different take on the typical Las Vegas Bistro. Grade B+
Indulge Elevated Dishes At Forke
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“Locals 5” excels in blending surf rock and indie rock elements with relatable songwriting, though it does suffer from sounding too similar at times. Rating: A-
‘Locals 5,’ A Nostalgic Reflection on Navigating Change
Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: February
Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: February
Be engulfed with this indie-rock album, "Snocaps"
“Snocaps” intertwines hints of rock and heartfelt lyrics seamlessly
Experience New Jack Swing and Synth-Funk inspired by Michael Jackson in Marley Jauz’s latest project, “Sinister Minds”. Rating: B+
'Sinister Minds' Shines Through Its Flaws
Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: November 2025
Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: November 2025
RJ Pasin’s newest album, “false idols pt. 2,” does have amazing songs, yet more than half of the tracklist felt extremely underwhelming. Rating: C+
IT ALL FEELS THE SAME: ‘FALSE IDOLS PT.2”