Category: Articles
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Chad VanGaalen’s New Release Is Equal Parts Psychedelic and Philosophical
Chad VanGaalen does it all–not only does he create his music completely on his own, but he also illustrates the artwork for his albums and animates his own music videos. He’s one of those rare people where all of his talents all seem to match up, allowing for him to put forth an artistic vision…
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Exclusive Interview with Local Artist Klept About Influences and Inspiration
Over spring break, I talked with Klept following a show that I attended of theirs. Here’s the interview that followed. Radio: Did you guys want to describe your music for people that aren’t familiar? Klept: Let’s see, well you know I thought about this a lot. I guess the best way I could describe the…
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The Dollyhoppers Mix Genres to Create Unique Sound on Debut Album
Before jumping into this review, I have a confession to make: I am not an unbiased party. I’ve had the privilege of watching the Dollyhoppers grow and develop, and I’ve also grown as an artist alongside them. They’ve been kind enough to be some of my first clients as an illustrator, and I’m so honored…
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Hayley Williams of Paramore Puts Out Most Poetic Album Yet
Hayley Williams has done it again. Less than a year after her release of her first solo-album Petals for Armor, she has self-composed her new 42 minute album FLOWERS for VASES / descansos. It takes us along her road of healing, processing familial traumas, self-destructive patterns, and the joys of life and memories. The album…
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Weezer Experiment: How to Lure An Art Student Into False Sense of Hope
3/13/2021 I began Weezer week a bit early so everything could be published on time and unfortunately that meant that I would be listening to Weezer while getting tattooed and getting my oil changed. I started with the blue album while walking to my first appointment. This album gave me 2016 summer camp nostalgia in…
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Staff Picks: Weezer Week Special Edition
General Manager – Maya Looney : “Pink Triangle” from Pinkerton Program Director – Samuel Esterline : “Only In Dreams” from Weezer Music Director – Hailey Feller : “Island In The Sun” from Weezer (Green Album) Content Director – Alex Holmes : “El Scorcho” from Pinkerton Graphics Director – Mel Petzoldt : “Cleopatra” from Everything Will…