Photo by Rachal Marquez A classic quality of the Pepperdine community is their incredible affinity for musical tasks. Jam sessions crop up in every dorm, hallway and classroom, and musical aspirations are widespread. It's common to hear a discussion about an EP or for friends to post regular videos of themselves singing while playing a ukulele. The Pepperdine mascot … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Probz: When You Can’t Play the Ukelele
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IDM Artist NoMBe Shares on New EP, Religion and Synesthesia
Photo courtesy of Primary Wave Entertainment NoMBe's most recent single, "Kemosabe," came on Spotify radio a few months ago, prompting the immediate question, "Who is this guy, and why don't any of us know about him?" His music has a groove that is instantly enjoyable — it fits in (but is not limited to) the nebulously encompassing genres of IDM, R&B and house. After … [Read more...] about IDM Artist NoMBe Shares on New EP, Religion and Synesthesia
LA Concert List
Photo by Julia NamanSunday, Dec. 13ODESZAShrine Expo Hall, Los Angeles, CA, USKROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas 2015Fall Out Boy, Of Monsters and Men, Panic! At the Disco, Cold War Kids, The 1975, Chris Cornell, George Ezra, and James BayMonday, Dec. 14CHVRCHESBAIOFonda Theatre, Hollywood, CA, USWednesday, Dec. 16The 1975Club Nokia, Los Angeles, CA, USThursday, Dec. 17Dillon … [Read more...] about LA Concert List
Brake Lights? Pass the Aux Cord
Driving down PCH on weekdays is one of my least favorite things to do. And I think everyone’s mood takes a nosedive at the thought of getting on the 405 during rush hour, especially if that one Ed Sheeran song is simultaneously playing on three different radio stations. If you’re like me and have no space for music on your iPhone (and repeatedly get hit with that … [Read more...] about Brake Lights? Pass the Aux Cord
Mac DeMarco Goes Wild in Buenos Aires
Mac DeMarco, the crazy-Canadian singer-songwriter, recently made a stop in Buenos Aires, playing Club Groove with local band Los Asteroids. This marked the second time he has visited the Argentine Capital, packing a full house of some of his most dedicated and diehard fans. DeMarco played selections from his five studio albums, including his critically acclaimed “Salad … [Read more...] about Mac DeMarco Goes Wild in Buenos Aires