Photo courtesy of Atlantic Records Electric-indie pop band A R I Z O N A headlined the Pepperdine Waves Weekend annual concert Oct. 12. The band's three members, including Zach Hannah (vocals), Nathan Esquite (guitar) and David Labuguen (keys), are originally from the East Coast and have created music together since 2015. With over a billion streams on various platforms, A R … [Read more...] about Q&A with Waves Weekend Concert Headliner A R I Z O N A
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Jonas Brothers Take Over ‘Late Late Show’
Photo courtesy of Republic RecordsSix years after they announced their breakup, the Jonas Brothers are back and have re-entered the spotlight with help from none other than "Late Late Show" host James Corden. The brothers quickly regained the public's attention with the release of their new single "Sucker," which debuted March 1.The music video for "Sucker" features the … [Read more...] about Jonas Brothers Take Over ‘Late Late Show’
2019 Grammy Awards Highlights: Kacey Musgraves, Cardi B, Dua Lipa & More Take Home Top Awards
Art by Caitlin RoarkAfter facing scrutiny at last year's Grammy Awards for the lack of winning female artists, the 2019 awards ceremony shifted to multiple women of different genres going home with awards in top categories. Among the many winners were rising pop sensation Dua Lipa, who won Best New Artist, pop-country phenomenon Kacey Musgraves for Album of the Year and rapper … [Read more...] about 2019 Grammy Awards Highlights: Kacey Musgraves, Cardi B, Dua Lipa & More Take Home Top Awards
Album Review: Number 1 Angel by Charli XCX
Image Courtesy of Atlantic Records With the return of denim on denim trends, light-up shoes, and furry accessories, it is no surprise that 90’s style pop music has also made a comeback of its own. Charli XCX’s latest album "Number 1 Angel" employs an upbeat, refreshing sound for the avid pop listener. The British songstress released her 37-minute long mixtape on March 10 … [Read more...] about Album Review: Number 1 Angel by Charli XCX
Gaga Only Uses Half Her Skill Set In The Underwhelming ‘Joanne’
Image Courtesy of Interscope RecordsWe needed Lady Gaga in 2016.This year's mainstream pop landscape has been a wasteland strewn with recycled, bland EDM/tropical house, sleazy bros failing at sincerity, and our normally electrifying megastars sleepwalking through gentrified dancehall (or just ignoring pop radio all together — looking at you, Beyonce and Kanye). And the … [Read more...] about Gaga Only Uses Half Her Skill Set In The Underwhelming ‘Joanne’