The Sound of State
On Nov. 11, Wyatt Shears of The Garden headlined a late night show for his solo project Enjoy in Santa Ana’s Constellation Room at the Observatory. Starting at 11 p.m., the show lasted until 2 a.m. and had multiple other bands perform, including Makeout Reef, Capital Wasteland, Distractor and Blivet. Each band played a 30 […]
Sam Smith’s sophomore album, “The Thrill of It All,” was released on Nov. 3, 2017. Its release arrives in the thick of the cold season ready to hit your heart when it is most vulnerable and aching for someone to have hot chocolate with. With past hits such as “Stay With Me,” “I’m Not The […]
As I stood outside will call waiting to see REZZ, I heard the sound of disappointed fans. They were stuck outside the venue as it was quickly revealed to them that they bought fake tickets and were now denied entry to see their favorite artist. Worry not, as it was REZZ to the rescue this […]
In a defining year of political corruption, social upheaval and arbitrary violence, music drowned out the negativity and created positivity. Five albums, however, stood out and deserve recognition for their lyricism, instrumentation and raw ingenuity. 5. “Ti Amo” – Phoenix Amidst France’s political unrest, French synth-pop band Phoenix forged an album that combated the antagonism […]