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in: Music / 03/01/2021 / by: Yasmine Atta

Life through the eyes of ‘Baghdad’

Saif Altai, also known as “Baghdad,” shares what pushes him to pursue his passion for music and how being a person of color in the industry comes with

in: A&E, Music / 02/19/2021 / by: Melody Bathaee

‘A spark turned into a flame’

Amateur author Matt McWilliams combines inspirations from nature’s safe spaces in SoCal and dark realities of creating a thematic story on modern-day societal awakenings Surrounded by several framed

in: Music, News / 12/04/2020 / by: Erin Sundberg

Taylor Swift’s master recordings sold not to her for second time

Taylor Swift revealed on Instagram Nov. 17 that her master recordings were bought from Scooter Braun at Ithaca Holdings by a third party called Shamrock Holdings. Swift attempted

in: Music, Reviews / 11/01/2020 / by: Arturo Flores

Benny The Butcher’s triumphant return with new album “Burden of Proof”

New York-based rapper, Benny the Butcher, makes a triumphant return with his latest album, “Burden of Proof,” an album that might very well solidify his spot as one

in: Music, News, Opinion / 09/16/2020 / by: Louie Bowling

Ronald ‘Khalis’ Bell of Kool & the Gang fame, dead at 68; ‘Celebrate’ his life with playlist

Ronald Bell, singer/songwriter and co-founder of Kool & the Gang, has died at 68 Ronald “Khalis” Bell, co-founder of the Grammy Award winning pop/soul/funk group Kool & the

in: Music, Reviews / 09/12/2020 / by: Chris Ramirez

Opening your ears and mind to Deepsea Daniels

Originating from Orange County, CA, psychedelic garage rock band Deepsea Daniels have released their debut album “What Have i Known.” Alex Thornton (lead vocals/guitar), Alex Davani (vocals/guitar), Shane

in: Music, Reviews / 09/10/2020 / by: Chris Ramirez

The Killers are back with sixth studio album “Imploding the Mirage”

The Killers are a Las Vegas rock band who have been releasing music for over 15 years. Their last couple of albums have been lackluster, but “Imploding the

in: A&E, Featured, Life, Music / 05/11/2020 / by: Dylan Robinson

Productivity, musical creativity and the return of concerts: how musicians are dealing with Coronavirus lock down restrictions

Despite what the slew of cancelled concerts would lead you to believe music is still alive and well online as musicians keep up with creative pursuits solely at

in: Community, Music, News / 05/07/2020 / by: Christian Michael Aguilar-Garcia

Save StageOne: local Laguna Hills rehearsal studio seeks donations amid COVID-19 pandemic

On March 15, Gov. Gavin Newsom of California announced an initiative to close all “non-essential” businesses in California in an effort to help combat the spread of COVID-19.

in: A&E, Community, Featured, Life, Music, Opinion / 04/26/2020 / by: Dylan Robinson

Podcast: interviews with Orange County indie music scene followers on how the scene handles sexual abuse allegations

in: A&E, Community, Life, Music / 04/26/2020 / by: Connor William Hedges

Concert goers experience refund chaos amidst COVID-19 struggles

The music industry is one of several industries that has taken a major hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. With tours cancelled, artists, venues and promoters have been trying

in: A&E, Music, Reviews / 04/08/2020 / by: Sydney Marie Burns

The Weeknd is “blinded by the lights” with his new sound and look

Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, more famously known as The Weeknd, released his new album, “After Hours,” on March 20, despite the controversy of releasing new sounds during the COVID-19

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