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Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

It’s easy to fall in love with the album’s distinct tracks and amazing instrumentation, but the lyrics buried beneath the massive reverb make it hard to fully appreciate certain tracks. Rating: A- Photo Credit: Wichita Recordings

Find Yourself Dizzy, Dazed After Listening to ‘Interplay’

Ava Torres, Staff Writer
April 22, 2024
Shoegaze pioneers Ride release their newest addition to the Alternative/Indie community.
Trick the Dog formulates a heartwarming tracklist.Grade: APhoto Credit: Trick the Dogy

Indulge in Real Love with ‘Sweet to Me’

Gray Barranco, Staff Writer
April 10, 2024
Trick the Dog releases his first full EP to Spotify.
The Umbrellas release a moving, coming-of-age album.Rating: APhoto Credit: The Umbrellas

Avoid the rain with a buddy in ‘Fairweather Friend’

Yaritzza Montenegro, Copy Editor
March 30, 2024
“Fairweather Friend” is set to go on tour starting in West Hollywood and ending in Paris.
PACKS creates a lyrically stunning record.Rating: A-Photo Credit: PACKS the Band

‘Melt the Honey’ is a Sweet Fever Dream

Adrienne Vera-Perez, Staff Writer
March 21, 2024
Indie rock band PACKS laments about falling in love, missed opportunities, and high fructose corn syrup.
Wishy makes an attempt at creating a name for themselves as new artists in the industry.Grade: B-Photo Credit: Wishy

‘Paradise’ is Just Another Indie Rock EP

Gray Barranco, Staff Writer
February 21, 2024
Wishy’s latest alternative and indie rock release sounds just like the rest of the genre.
Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: February 2024

Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: February 2024

Shayna Migalang, Staff Writer
February 15, 2024
Listen to some new artists this February.
Photo Credit: Laura Veirs

Hang up! ‘Phone Orphans’ is on the line

Violet Moreno, Staff Writer
February 2, 2024
Laura Veirs releases her newest studio album.
SIX ARTISTS YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: JANUARY 2024

SIX ARTISTS YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: JANUARY 2024

Adrienne Vera-Perez, Staff Writer
January 15, 2024
Check out these artists this month.
The Menzingers fall short for a punk rock album.Rating: C+Photo Credit: The Menzingers

‘Some Of It Was True’ an Anti-Climatic album

Daphney Garcia Hatton, Staff Writer
December 14, 2023
The Menzingers struggle to bring a cohesive album.
Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: December 2023

Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: December 2023

Gray Barranco, Staff Writer
December 8, 2023
Try out some new artists this month.
SIX ARTISTS YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: NOVEMBER 2023

SIX ARTISTS YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: NOVEMBER 2023

Gray Barranco, Staff Writer
November 15, 2023
Listen to some new artists this month.
Creating their own path, J-pop group JO1 takes inspiration from Korean music and concepts for their releases. Rating: B 
Photo Credit: Lapone Entertainment

Take a Peek Into JO1’s Discography in EQUINOX (Special Edition)

Kylie Dacquel, Staff Writer
November 7, 2023
Experience a twist on Japanese pop through the style of Korean music.