Christal Mims
Lykke Li’s “I Never Learn” is heart-wrenching, if redundant
Lykke Li is no stranger to heartache. Her debut album, “Youth Novels,” and its successor, “Wounded Rhymes,” have each had their share of the...
Damon Albarn’s “Everyday Robots” brings intense emotion and hypnotizing lyrics
Damon Albarn may just be the hardest-working man in show biz. He was the frontman of popular '90s alternative rock band Blur, the vocalist...
Introducing the Barn Fest
I’ve come to love the Barn. In the evening under a velvety, black sky, it’s the perfect place to commune with friends, indulge in...
Chuck Inglish barely misses the mark on “Convertibles”
Hip-hop is far from dead. But if you prefer underground music because mainstream artists are tainting the genre, you may have heard of Chuck...
Kid Ink takes over the Fox
Truthfully, it’s a little hard to find something fun and entertaining to do in Riverside. There simply aren’t that many venues that attract the...
Charlie Inglish barely misses the mark on “Convertibles”
Hip-hop is far from dead. But if you prefer underground music because mainstream artists are tainting the genre, you may have heard of Chuck...
All “Girl”, no substance on Pharrell Williams’ latest
Pharrell Williams has quietly dominated the music industry for quite some time by helping produce some of the biggest albums for today’s hottest stars,...
Islands erupt at the Barn
Continuing their winter concert series, the Barn invited indie rock band Islands to grace the stage. Personally, as it was my first time at...
Warpaint “Warpaint” Review
Women have successfully dominated the music industry recently, from big pop stars like Beyonce and Katy Perry to promising newcomers like Lorde. And now,...
Kid Ink “My Own Lane” Review
Going to a party? If the DJ has a good ear for crowd-pleasers, be prepared to hear several tracks from Kid Ink’s newest album,...