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Mary J. Blige reflects on heartbreak but evokes strength in “Strength...

Martha Delgado - May 8, 2017

Following 2014’s critically acclaimed “The London Sessions,” Mary J. Blige released her 13th album, “Strength of a Woman” on April 28. Rewritten following her divorce with now...

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Future reconquers Atlanta’s throne?

Faraz Rizvi - March 7, 2017

He actually does no such thing. But, he did drop two albums within two weeks and that’s pretty crazy. There is something to be...

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Documentary on French artist Guy de Cointet has its SoCal premiere...

Julian Medranda - March 1, 2017

Marie de Brugerolle is an art curator and professor at the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts in Lyon, France. In the past, she has...

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HOMESHAKE stays smooth with “Fresh Air”

Cody Le - February 16, 2017

Peter Sagar, more widely known as HOMESHAKE, delivers yet another sexy and smooth studio album with his latest release, “Fresh Air,” which creates a...

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Japandroids new album doesn’t always find balance between vocals and instruments

Martha Delgado - February 6, 2017

After a five-year wait, the Japandroids released their anticipated album, “Near to the Wild Heart of Life,” on Jan. 27. The lead single of...

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“Apocalipstick” is a healthy new addition into Cherry Glazerr’s repertoire

Adrian Garcia - February 1, 2017

Cherry Glazerr, in a word, is kick-ass. The female-fronted alternative punk rock band’s newest record, “Apocalipstick,” is proof of that. An album packed with...

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Migos ends all of hip-hop forever

Faraz Rizvi - February 1, 2017

Everyone has heard it by now— “Bad and Boujee” by Migos’ has been dominating the charts ever since its release early in December. This track...

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Code Orange – Forever: A Tornado of Torment

Julian Medranda - January 19, 2017

Code Orange have built themselves up as a unique act among a sea of, as drummer and vocalist Jami Morgan puts it, “bargain bin...

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Metallica harkens back to their roots in “Hardwired…to Self-Destruct”

Adrian Garcia - November 29, 2016

It had been eight, long years since the iconic thrash metal band Metallica released an album for fans worldwide to get excited for. Their...

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Under the Radar: Issue 09

Julian Medranda - November 14, 2016

Artist: Crying Crying is a New York-based rock trio consisting of vocalist Elaiza Santos, guitarist and keyboardist Ryan Galloway and drummer Nick Corbo. Once a...

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