Bad Kids – Black Lips

By Mukta Mohan, Staff Writer The Black Lips are a garage band that produces flowery punk songs. They formed 10 years ago when they were just teenagers. As they were about to go on their first tour, their guitarist was killed by a drunk driver. The Black Lips decided to go on. Now they’re known [...]

My Body’s A Zombie For You – Dead Man’s Bones

By Brie Roche-Lilliot, Staff Writer Two men, one actor, about 25 young kids, one musical group. Not your average band, right? Meet Dead Man’s Bones, made up of Zach Shields and acclaimed actor Ryan Gosling. Their one and only album was recorded with the LA Silverlake Conservatory Children’s Choir, who even joined them on their [...]

Kids (MGMT cover) – The Kooks

By Monica Nguyen, Staff Writer The Kooks are an indie rock band formed in Brighton, England in 2004. They are widely known for their famous songs “Naive” and “She Moves in Her Own Way” and their music has similar sounds ranging from artists like Artic Monkeys, The Killers, and The Fratellis. It’s quite surprising that [...]

“When I’m With You” – Best Coast

By Mukta Mohan, Staff Writer “So when I’m with you, I have fun. Yeah when I’m with you, I have fun.” Although she’s only 22 years old, Bethany Cosentino has already changed her musical style several times throughout the years. As a 16 year old, she recorded bittersweet anti-folk pop songs under the name Bethany [...]