The Sound of State
Pop-punk emo legends Dashboard Confessional are back, releasing their first studio album since 2009, “Crooked Shadows,” on Feb. 9. Perhaps this comeback is timed for the new era of early-2000s nostalgia, but like the Dashboard Confessional that resonated with angst-ridden teenagers 15 years ago, it feels comforting and sincere. Two new songs preceded the release […]
After listening to Tyler, the Creator’s highly anticipated fourth album, when it came out in the summer of 2017, I knew “Flower Boy” was going to be one of my new favorite records. The dreamy sounds, ’90s hip-hop influences and all-star features were only some of the aspects that made this album a true gem […]
Things got WILD on Friday, Feb. 2 with STRFKR at the Observatory in North Park. After a chilled out, yet eccentric supporting act by Reptaliens, the sold-out crowd was buzzing with energy. Finally, around 9:15 p.m. the lights dimmed and the murmurs of the crowd rose an octave in excitement as Hodges took the stage. […]
There’s a reason Hippo Campus is on my “Happy” playlist. On Jan. 25, Hippo Campus played the House of Blues in San Diego, supported by Sure Sure. They walked onstage at about 9 p.m. and proceeded to play the most positive show I’ve ever been to. I’ve never seen so many dancing jean jackets in […]