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• Feature Friday: Forebear

  

  Coming together as a mix of genuine LA talent is Forebear, a band with the self proclaimed label, “cinematic dirt rock,” and an intriguing sound to match. Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Album Review: THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS’ “Phone Power”

  

  Review by Ellie Garno Phone Power, from the alternative rock band They Might Be Giants, is something MCU readers might not be used to.  But that’s okay! Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Tuesday Tunes: Duets by Real Couples

  

  While most songs are inspired by real life romance, these artists took it a step further and collaborated with their S.O. Check our playlist of songs from real... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Women in Music: Babs Szabo of Emo Night LA

  

  Last night I saw The Used perform their self-titled album in its entirety at the Observatory in Orange County. It was one of the most incredible experiences of... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Feature Friday: The King’s Parade

  

  This Friday, we go back to a lovely little place we like to call London, home of The King’s Parade, a funky new heart-wrencher of a band.  Fronted by Olly Corpe... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Tuesday Tunes: Songs for After a Long Weekend

  

  There’s nothing worse than coming back in to the office and facing reality after a long (and sunny)  weekend. Although we can look forward to a short work... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Feature Friday: PLGRMS

  

  Feature by Ellie Garno Just two weeks ago, PLGRMS released a new single “Fools And Their Gold” via 0E0E, which we feature here today. Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Tunes & Term Papers: Jocelyn & Chris Arndt

  

  I don’t know how many times we’ve been doing an interview and somebody asks us how we balance music, and school, and everything else we do.  It’s frequent enoug... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Behind The Song: Shapes on Tape – “Fountain of Youth”

  

  Shapes on Tape is a Brooklyn based musical project whose dynamic blend of rock and electronic instrumentation moves from dreamy, psychedelic ballads, through... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Tuesday Tunes: Summer Reading

  

  We’ve always felt books and music have a way of complementing one another. So for this week’s Tuesday Tunes, we dug up songs from artists that clearly feel the... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Feature Friday: West AM

  

  Feature by Ellie Garno Hailing from Nashville, Tennessee, West AM are the next band to watch.  Their debut single, “Honey,” which was released across all digita... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Tuesday Tunes: Beginner’s Guide to Country

  

  After our quick trip to Nashville last month, it seems that we’ve caught the country bug. Now we know this genre may be hard to delve into for beginners, so her... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Behind The Song: Aeora – “Medicine”

  

  Aeora began as the hobby and bedroom project of Australian native, Lisa Spencer. Upon showing some of the tracks to her now manager, she began to release music... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Feature Friday: Cobi

  

  Feature by Ellie Garno We’ve heard Hozier, George Ezra, and so now, here comes Cobi.  Having said goodbye to being the frontman of the Boston-based band... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Behind The Song: Demo Taped – “Game On”

  

  Photography Christopher Espinosa Fernandez “Game On,” the newest single from Atlanta native Demo Taped, is a sweet synth-pop anti-anxiety anthem Demo wrote and... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Tuesday Tunes: In Bloom

  

  The temperature’s rising, the sun is shining, and the flowers are finally blooming. This Tuesday, we’re inspired by Mother Nature and the gorgeous Spring... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Show Review: Hunter Hayes

  

  This weekend, Orlando’s 103.1 The Wolf Radio hosted The Call of the Wild country music event, featuring Tegan Marie, Jessie James Decker, LOCASH, and the... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Feature Friday: Samm Henshaw

  

  Making a splash across the pond, and sure to follow in Ed Sheeran’s and James Bay’s footsteps, is singer-songwriter Samm Henshaw. Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• New Single: “Your Girl”

  

  Violet Days impresses with her new single “Your Girl.” The song is upbeat in both music and lyrics, with synth similar to Misterwives and the message reminiscen... Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Tuesday Tunes: Mother’s Day

  

  Mother’s Day is this Sunday, and what better way to celebrate than with a playlist of songs that remind us of mom. “Turn To You” – Justin Bieber “Hey Mama” –... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC