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As it stands, 'Campfire Party' oozes mediocrity and offers little to recommend.
Read More »Music Review: Justin Shapiro – ‘Campfire Party’ Fails to Deliver
Alternative Rock
Music Preview: Strange Culprits Prepare to Drop ‘Strange Culprits’
'Strange Culprits' is definitely worth checking out when it drops.
Read More »First Festival Sacramento 2018: Review (May 5, Tanzanite Park)
Hip-hop legends Blackalicious and punk rock sister duo Dog Party headlined Saturday's lineup at the fourth annual First Festival 2018 on May 5 in Sacramento, CA.
Read More »Music Review: No Name Hotel – ‘Tristan’ Is Wildly Eccentric and Superb
'Tristan' is innovative and extremely sui generis.
Read More »Music Review: Patricia Vonne – ‘Top of the Mountain’ Hits the Sweet Spot
'Top of the Mountain' is definitely a winner because of Patricia Vonne’s inimitable vocals.
Read More »Music Review: A Perfect Circle – ‘Eat the Elephant’
Is rock supergroup A Perfect Circle's long-awaited third album of originals worth the 15-year wait? I think you know the (obvious) answer.
Read More »Music Review: David Hopkins – ‘Overlook’ Provides Dazzling, Imaginative Music
'Overlook' is scrumptiously innovative and imaginative, full of intersecting colors and flavors.
Read More »Music Review: Seneko – ‘True Dimension’ Offers Tantalizing Alt-Pop Music
Seneko's music is gently steeped in a concoction of varied flavors. The end result is pretty darn good.
Read More »Music Review: Hi Lo Ha – ‘Ain’t Gone Tonight’ Metes Out Smooth Indie Rock
On their latest EP the band offers innovative melodies different enough to make them uniquely attractive, while simultaneously providing potent rhythms.
Read More »Interview: Wyldest Talks SXSW, Brexit, and Its Upcoming Debut Album
Wyldest chatted for a bit about Brexit, self-producing, and its upcoming full-length debut album during SXSW Music Festival 2018.
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