Indie music has acquired a certain connotation, be it the expectation of an unconventional sound that is becoming the norm or commercially relevant irrelevance manufactured by fame-hating artists seeking unbridled fame. As a departure from the mainstream created by artists who eschewed the A-list for the comfort of the B and C crowds, the core of indie music has become elusive … [Read more...] about Arcade Fire showcases reflection on new album
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Go DJ, it’s our DJ
If you have seen “Pitch Perfect,” you know how alluring the prospect of working for a college radio station is: playing your own music, spending hours surrounded by dusty vinyl records and wearing flannel shirts. After a bit of a reality check and some lost expectations about the overbearing hipster energy associated with radio, we have a picture that resembles Pepperdine’s … [Read more...] about Go DJ, it’s our DJ
Recap: Bump these summer sounds
The sounds of summer are soon to be a fleeting memory as fall fast approaches. Here’s a look back at some of the summer albums of 2013 that shined the brightest in the sun: Jay Z “Magna Carta Holy Grail”: The long time rapper’s 12th studio album “Magna Carta Holy Grail” maintains his streak of near-perfect production and calculated delivery, but it fails to reach the … [Read more...] about Recap: Bump these summer sounds
Tidal Waves: Lady on the Moon
Photo Courtesy of Lady on the Moon Editor’s Note: This section is part of a series of “Tidal Waves” showcasing students who are making waves before graduation. If you have a candidate for this section, send their name, contact info and explanation of their achievements to pepplifearts@gmail.com. Lady on the Moon is back and eager to celebrate the start of a new year. The … [Read more...] about Tidal Waves: Lady on the Moon
Q&A with Jenny Owen Youngs
Jenny Owen Youngs is, according to her blog, a “singer, songwriter, natural history enthusiast, and lady” from Montclair, New Jersey, now based in Brooklyn, N.Y. The Graphic caught up with her before her Mar. 2 San Diego show and found her to be all of those things, plus a talented and generally lovely human being. She’s currently touring her third (and best) album, “An … [Read more...] about Q&A with Jenny Owen Youngs