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Album Review – Anathema’s “Weather Systems”

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Anathema – Weather Systems                                              Grade: A- Being a fan of Metal myself, I think there are couple main reasons why Metalheads love metal so much. One of the reasons is the technicality and virtuosity displayed in Metal music. The other … Continued

Album Review: Best Coast – “The Only Place”

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Best Coast doesn’t offer anything new or groundbreaking with her sophomore effort, The Only Place. Bethany Cosentino recycles her musical formula by serving up enjoyable and infectious surf pop ditties about great waves, dudes and sunny California. Cosentino’s vocals also … Continued

Album Review: Toro Y Moi – June 2009

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It’s almost surprising to see the release of June 2009.  However, in the realm of a chillwave movement dominated by Chaz Bundick, the artist behind the album, a decent amount of criticisms have been drawn.  June 2009 isn’t some new … Continued

Music Review: Light Asylum – Light Asylum

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Channeling the fierce vocal energy of Grace Jones, Shannon Funchess delivers a delightful beat down to your aural senses. Tracks like “Hour Fortress” invite Ian Curtis vocal comparisons amidst a synth-pop backdrop.  ”Angel Tongue” uses an infectious robotic backbeat reminiscent of Kraftwerk.  ”End of … Continued

UCLA Strings students to tour in Tuscany!

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For the first time, 15 UCLA string students will travel to Tuscany to perform at the Incontri in Terra di Siena Festival. In order to perform in two concerts, which include the highly anticipated closing performance, the students will take … Continued

Album Review – Conflicted’s “Never Be Tamed”

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Conflicted – Never Be Tamed         Grade: B Never Be Tamed is a pretty impressive debut by a Canadian Progressive Metalers, Conflicted. Never Be Tamed is a release that should entertain fans of Progressive Metal. From the technical instrumental sections to operatic … Continued