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. Johnny’s [...]

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 prancing [...]

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, 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 about [...]

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 if you [...]

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!
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Delicate – Damian Rice

By Alex Chiang, Freelance Writer
Time for another vocal driven, heart wrenching, acoustic piece. Delicate is a powerfully raw, painfully desolate, dynamically diverse ballad. Though it seems small and quiet, I’d take care when turning your volume up all the way. Rice doesn’t hesitate to shout out his desperate and depressed lyrics as the music comes [...]

Dumpster Diving – Castledoor

By Mukta Mohan, Staff Writer
Castledoor is a six-piece indie pop ensemble that delivers catchy songs filled with emotion and depth. The band not only looks incredibly stylish, but also puts on a great show. Lead singer, Nate Cole, puts all his energy into singing soulful lyrics and making erratic movements that engage the audience. They [...]

Again – Flyleaf

By Alex Chiang, Freelance Writer
Again is the first single from Flyleaf’s upcoming sophomore album Memento Mori, a latin phrase meaning “remember you will die.”
Again is thick and layered with heavy guitars and crashing drums.
Lead singer Lacey Mosley’s lyrics nicely compliment her desperate and emotional vocals.
Check it out here!
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When She’s Near – Family Fiction

By Alex Chiang, Freelance Writer

In all regards, this should be a bad love song. It contains no eloquent lyrics for girls to swoon over.
It boasts a modest, not even remotely catchy, melody. The singer’s voice is neither smooth nor flattering.
Yet, When She’s Near is an enjoyable and memorable experience.
It’s an uncommon ode that describes a [...]

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