Transparency item: A review provides an informed and opinionated critique. These informed critiques are published to make a recommendation to readers. This review is the opinion of the writer.When one hears an album as ethereal as “Imaginal Disk,” it's a solemn reminder of how magical music can be. Released on Aug. 23 by Magdalena Bay, the Los Angeles-based … [Read more...] about Review: Magdalena Bay Release 2024’s Best Album Yet
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Album Review: Olivia Rodrigo Spills Her ‘GUTS’ on New Album
Transparency item: A review provides an informed and opinionated critique. These informed critiques are published to make a recommendation to readers. This review is the opinion of the writer. Purple, angst, electric guitar, revenge, insecurity and recklessness are the pulse of Olivia Rodrigo’s new album — “GUTS.” Fans have been anticipating new music from Rodrigo since … [Read more...] about Album Review: Olivia Rodrigo Spills Her ‘GUTS’ on New Album
Review: Katy Perry’s New Debut Album Will Make Listeners ‘Smile’
Pop sensation Katy Perry dons the cover of her sixth album, "Smile." The twelve-track album was released Aug. 28 and features the standalone singles "Never Really Over," "Harleys in Hawaii," "Daisies" and more. Photo courtesy of katyperry.comAfter countless rejections from the music industry, knocking on doors and performing on streets, Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson finally caught … [Read more...] about Review: Katy Perry’s New Debut Album Will Make Listeners ‘Smile’
Finding a New Direction with ‘Mind of Mine’
Photo Courtesy of RCA Records This time last year, One Direction fans mourned the beginning of the end for the boy band that made a good portion of the world fall head over heels for them. In March 2015, Zayn Malik had publicly announced his departure from the group. As another sign of "good riddance," Malik decided to release his debut album, "Mind of Mine," this year on the … [Read more...] about Finding a New Direction with ‘Mind of Mine’
Zella Day Sings her Soul out at The Fonda
Photos by Julia Naman Zella Day's red velvet jumpsuit was enough to indicate the concert was going to be good. Hair parted in hippie waves, she sang her first notes of "Sweet Ophelia" at The Fonda Theatre in LA on Tuesday night. The indie-pop singer songwriter danced around with a ribboned tambourine. She expressed no concern for the dangerously low neckline she wore and … [Read more...] about Zella Day Sings her Soul out at The Fonda