The Sound of State
Port Antonio: Illuminating a New Era of Conscious Rap with Mixed Messages On October 9, 2024, J. Cole released his introspective single “Port Antonio,” marking a shift in his narrative and possibly in the direction of hip-hop. The track, addressing ongoing tensions among rap icons Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and himself, presents Cole as a man […]
On November 15, 2024, Cameron Lew of Ginger Root sat with our co-sports Director, Roman Aguilar, for an exclusive interview! With the release of his 2024 album, Shinbangumi, Cameron came to chat about his latest project, life as an artist & tour. Ginger Root went to San Diego and played at the House of Blues […]
Near the end of their West Coast leg of the tour, Michelle performed a sold-out show on stage at the Voodoo Room at House of Blues for a fantastic night of funk, pop, and harmonious music. The six-member New York band has been in the indie stratosphere since their debut album “HEATWAVE” in 2018 and […]
On November 8, 2024, Nardwuar the Human Serviette sat with our Director of Social Media, Vanessa Chan, for an exclusive interview! Currently touring in California for his Video Vault and Q&A session, Nardwuar’s last stop is in San Diego. We chatted about his favorite interview moments, his love for tartan print, and everything in between. […]