The Sound of State
For those of you who are not familiar with The Shins, they are an American indie rock band from Albuquerque, New Mexico. I was lucky enough to see them perform on Tuesday, March 8th, right here in San Diego. The concert took place at a cute little venue called The Observatory, which is a restored […]
¡Hola Aztecs! This week on Foreign Gems, we’re going to be exploring music from the country known for its burritos, tamales and salsas: MEXICO! Whether it is traditional mariachi or relaxing indie music, Mexico’s got it all. Below are a few Mexican classics that I hope you enjoy. Viernes // El Trío de Omar Rodriguez […]
If you wear thick black eyeliner to match the five coats of chipped black polish on your fingernails, then you should be busy on April 8th and 9th. When We Were Young is a two day mini music festival paying homage to all of your feelings – it even has the biggest sad-boy of all […]
On Thursday, March 2nd, I had a last-minute phone interview with Nathan Stocker, the guitarist from the indie rock band Hippo Campus. He came across as a nice, sincere guy with an undeniable passion for music both in person and onstage. This interview, a month in the making, was an eye-opening experience, as I was […]