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 [...]

Eyeless in Holloway: Johnny Flynn and the Sussex Wit

By Brie Roche-Lilliot, Staff Writer Barely past the age of 20, and young singer-songwriter Johnny Flynn has the voice and sound of a musician twice his age. He and his band, the Sussex Wit, have been active for almost 4 years, playing a folk-rock sound with the help of banjo and violin among other instruments. [...]

Myspace Girl – The Afters

By Alex Chiang, Freelance Writer I love it when bands don’t take themselves too seriously. And this is possibly the epitome of a tongue-in-cheek love song. Myspace Girl is the true story of how their former bass player found love in the drive through. It’s a carefree, guiltless, though slightly awkward, love song. Enjoy the [...]

Die, Die, Die – The Avett Brothers

By Brie Roche-Lilliot, staff writer This folk- bluegrass trio from North Carolina specializes in mellow tunes with rad banjo solos and perfectly fitting harmony. With a similar sound to Wilco, mixed with some Buddy Holly, they have a reputation for putting on energetic and passionate shows. DIfferent from some of they’re more cheerful tunes, “Die, [...]

Coney Island – Good Old War

By Brie Roche-Lilliot, Staff Writer  Good Old War of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is a folksy acoustic band that plays upbeat songs that can get stuck in your head all day. Whenever you’re blue, give them a listen and they’re quick, lively guitar and melodic voices will pick you up. In “Coney Island”, the three men croon [...]

Being Your Walls – Armor For Sleep

By Misael Galdamez, Entertainment Editor Being your Walls is a song off of Armor For Sleep’s first album, Dream to Make Believe. The song has a nice dreamy feel to it, so much, you could almost fall asleep. But don’t! This song is vocal and guitar driven, though not hard rock. Take a listen! See [...]

Bourgeois Shangri-La – Miss Li

By Alex Chiang, Freelance Writer Yeah. It’s that song from that iPod Nano commercial. It’s a nice quirky tune with fun vocals and whimsical lyrics. However, the instrumentation is my favorite part. Check it out guys!! And buy Apple. Listen to the song here! This is brought to you by The Baron Boombox. Check it out, [...]

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