The Aggrolites reignite Riverside spirit at The Barn
The Barn opened its doors on Apr. 20 for a night of music with friends and family as part of its first paid ticketed concert. Patrons gathered inside to order their food and drinks...
Sunset Rollercoaster on Sunset Boulevard: pioneering the surf slack rock movement from the East
On Monday, Oct. 28th, the Roxy Theatre on Sunset Boulevard hosted some of indie, surf and bedroom pop rock’s finest lads: Los Retros and Sunset Rollercoaster.
Los Retros, one of Stones Throw Records’ newest signees,...
BLOSSOM 2024 was spring vibes at its finest
As the seasons change and the Riverside weather slowly transitions towards a friendly warmth, University of California, Riverside (UCR) students can look toward a plethora of new events this quarter to get into the...
SoCal-based group, The Oddity, flourishes within Riverside as an experimental rock band
Created in 2017, The Oddity is a SoCal rock band composed of talented members, one being a UCR student. Melanie Reynolds, an upcoming senior majoring in music and culture, is also in charge of...
Spring Splash 2023: Wallows was the saving grace
Spring Splash returns on campus with an indie and rap-themed playlist that had many students either excited or disappointed with this year’s line-up.
Doors opened at 3:30 PM, and it came to no surprise that...
Winter Soulstice 2020 delivers sultry vocals and smooth tunes
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After weeks of anticipation, students lined up in front of the SRC for ASPB's 10th annual Winter Soulstice, the premiere Rhythm and Blues (R&B) concert...
Block Party is back in full swing with its first woman headliner
The annual event hosted by the Associated Student Programming Board fulfills students expectations despite a few set-backs.
On Saturday, September 24th, ASPB left students satisfied with their Block Party experience. For many students, this was...
UCR Department of Theater, Film, and Digital Productions’ rendition of ‘Yellow Face’ tackles anti-Asian...
Toeing the line between reality and fiction, UCRs Department of Theater, Film, and Digital Productions (TFDP) rendition of “Yellow Face,” tackles and questions the construct of race. Director Reena Dutt successfully recreated the David...
Soundclash 2020: a display of musical prowess and student talent
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With the sounds of lively guitar riffs and the smells of sizzling tacos from El Ojo Del Agua permeating the air, students sat in the...
The best, and worst, live music venues in Southern California
Southern California is full of glamorous and charming concert venues. From Riverside County to Los Angeles County, there is a setting for every music lover. Determining a venue’s ranking comes upon a multitude of...