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Will It Blend #7: Indie Pop

Indie pop: what does that even mean? The confusing history of “pop” and “indie” complicate what should be a simple issue. The fact is the term indie pop has expanded far beyond the literal meaning. Theoretically, indie would refer to…

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Movie Music-A Better Life

Alright.  Here’s where I start delving into the film scores, so if classical music isn’t typically your thing, just bear with me for a moment.  For those of you who actually do listen to your fair share of film scores,…

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Movie Music-Ruby Sparks

I’m a dancer, so music has always been a very important part of my life.  Truth be told, however, my taste in music, which happens to very eclectic if not somewhat bipolar, is based much more on gut reactions than…

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Kaleidoscope Jukebox- Album Review!

Review of: Artist: Kaleidoscope Jukebox //  Album: Infinite Reflection // By Jason Schechter After hearing the first few songs, I immediately felt a Big Gigantic/Mimosa/Griz vibe, probably because of the use of sharp brass instruments, melodic synths, some bass in yo…

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Purity Ring Show Review!

By Gage Allen Taylor      I'll be the first to admit that I was slow to jump on the Purity Ring hype-train. I heard "Ungirthed" and "Belispeak," and thought they were good but definitely not great. "Fineshrines" finally made…

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Youth Lagoon Concert Review!

Youth Lagoon Concert Review El Rey – April 17 By Mac Crane http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=te76K1l3Lok   Ever since The Fall of Hibernation dropped in the fall of 2011, Youth Lagoon has become one of my favorite up-and-coming bands. With the recent release…

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TOP 30 CHARTS!

Hey there! Here are our charts this week:       TOP 30 1 DEVENDRA BANHART Mala Nonesuch 2 YOUTH LAGOON Wondrous Bughouse Fat Possum 3 BLEACHED Ride Your Heart Dead Oceans 4 CALVIN LOVE New Radar Autumn Tone 5 PARQUET…

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Hardcore Weekend Pictures!

All these pictures are taken by Daniel Torres. Thanks Daniel!!     by timothy lee   by paul urena All the pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/slipstipstaps/sets/72157633235028867/ SO many bands played, it was an awesome weekend (including the Comadre show inbetween these two shows) Night…

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Thee Commons In-studio: 4/2/13

Thee Commons, an awesome PUNK CUMBIA(/SWAMP SURF!?) band from EAST LOS ANGELES, plays a set at KSPC! Check out their facebook and bandcamp to hear more music and find out about upcoming shows! Caliban Rope Dancer Rabbit and Rattles En…

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