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Get to Know: Holly Humberstone
Get to Know: Holly Humberstone

At just 22 years old, Holly Humberstone has quickly embarked on an explosive rise to stardom on the alternative and indie rock scene. Quarantine gave way to breakout debut EP Falling Asleep At The Wheel, launching the UK singer into the music industry and landing herself a record deal with Interscope, Darkroom and Polydor Records. Humberstone has not shied away from the rawness present in her first EP. In the short package of just 21 minutes, sophomore EP The Walls Are Way Too Thin –released in November of 2021–follows Humberstone through a journey of love, loss and growing up.

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Carson Hufferbatch 8
A Weekend at Cali Vibes Fest 2022

If you had told me back in 2020 that the first major music festival I'd attend post-pandemic was gonna be a reggae fest, I would have laughed in your face. But, after a weekend full of fun, surprises, and fantastic music on day 3 of the Cali Vibes Festival, I feel like a changed woman. Cali Vibes opened my eyes (and ears) to a whole new world of music and I couldn't be more grateful.

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Samantha Hellerbatch 8
The New Voice of Gen-Z: Lexi Jayde Live at The Fonda

On February 6th, up-and-coming singer-songwriter Lexi Jayde performed as the opening act for GRIFF at The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles. Serenading the audience with live renditions of tracks from her debut EP, her most recent viral single “drunk text me”, and even a secret unreleased song, she gorgeously captured the highs and lows of adolescence, from falling in love to heartbreak to finally, moving on and letting go.

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Sofía Aguilarbatch 8
In Conversation With Vietta

Vietta is a bicultural pop artist based in Los Angeles. Born in Germany, Vietta always had an interest in making music. From listening to all genres of music ranging from classical to alternative to pop, to learning how to play the flute, piccolo, and guitar, Vietta developed her musical talent from a young age. Inspired by artists Halsey, Lolo Zouai, and Lana Del Rey - Vietta steps foot into a dark pop music genre well established by her predecessors and dares to make herself stand out in it. Her latest release is her debut EP Brain is god, which blends elements of rock, electro-pop, and R&B to create a unique perspective on the alternative pop genre. Vietta is renowned for her captivating, soul-interactive live performances, during which she seeks to connect deeply with her audience and give them an immersive experience of her universe.

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Kaitlin Harrison-Moorebatch 8
Make Indie Music Indie Again: The Rise and Fall of the Sadcore Aesthetic in the 2010s

2021 has seen an unprecedented amount of indie music releases: from Lana Del Rey to Billie Eilish, to Lorde, alternative pop sounds have definitely changed in comparison to ten years ago. It is especially interesting to notice how more and more indie artists are trying really hard to appeal to the mainstream public, manipulating their sound to make it more “poppy” and catchy. In my article, I explore whether this transformation was for better or for worse, specifically talking about the artists mentioned to determine where indie music might be heading in 2022 and beyond.


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Marilù Ciabattonibatch 8
Misogyny in Classic Rock and the Genius of Greta Van Fleet

Michigan-based rock band Greta Van Fleet, of Tik-Tok fame, gets more criticism than most contemporary rock bands. Why? They’re labeled as a copycat by boomers rather than being seen as the progressive, women-respecting geniuses they are. The berating the band usually receives tends to be based on an outdated, sexist perspective that women aren’t capable of having a well-rounded taste in music. GVF pays an excellent homage to classic rock while appealing towards female audiences, an innovative feat in its own right.


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Alexandra McManusbatch 8
How to Enjoy A Concert When You Don’t Know the Artist

Have you ever said no to a concert because you didn’t know the artist? Yeah, me too and it sucks. Recently, I accidentally challenged myself by going to a three-band concert where I didn’t know any of the bands. I was nervous the whole week leading up to the show, but in the end, I did it and I had an amazing time. Keep reading to find out how!


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Maya Katzbatch 8
Open ’Til Midnight: A Love Letter to “Empire Records”

The 1995 coming-of-age film directed by Allan Moyle follows an average day of a tight group of music-savvy, Empire Record, employees. The idea of working in a record store has to be at least one dream of every young, music enthusiast 20-year-old. So, why is seeing a group of outcasts working at 'Sunset Strip' esque record store so romanticised with Gen Z?


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Regan Charterisbatch 8
Posh Honky Tonk Bar Turned Indie Rock Feeding Ground: The Unifying Power of the Local Music Scene

I spent my high school years surrounded by conservative, upper-middle-class, academically driven maniacs who refused to acknowledge any track that fell below the top 40. I thought the only chance I had at finding good music and a supportive, open-minded community was to escape to Los Angeles. It was only after making my great escape that I discovered the thriving underground of artsy-fartsy, music nerd, liberals of my hometown. It was only after making my great escape that I discovered the true unifying, resilient power of music.


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Samantha Hellerbatch 8
Remembering the Godmother of Grunge: Seattle Underground Icon Tina Bell

Tina Bell was around before Kurt Cobain or Chris Cornell exploded in the Seattle Grunge scene. The iconic rocker and her band Bam Bam created the sound of grunge and opened opportunities for Black women in the underground music scene. After fronting the Seattle grunge pioneers from 1983-1990, the legend died in 2012 but Bell’s legacy carries as the “Godmother of Grunge.”


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Kimberly Kapelabatch 8
How Taylor Swift's "All Too Well" Broke a World Record, the Music Charts, and My Heart

10 years after releasing the original Red album in 2012, Taylor Swift returned in 2022 with its re-recordings and an unabridged version of one of her most iconic songs, “All Too Well.” At a stunning 10 minutes, 13 seconds, it has broken records, topped charts all over the world, and destroyed me emotionally with every listen. But this unprecedented success was no accident—after all, in the words of Jake Peralta, “Taylor Swift, always right.”


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Sofía Aguilarbatch 8
I Wanna Be Your Carrie Brownstein: A Brief Introduction to Sleater Kinney

For anyone who doesn't know where to begin listening in the face of Sleater-Kinney's eleven album discography, this article serves as a brief introduction to some overlooked songs from their initial decade-long run. While their most popular tracks are a glimpse into their most refined songwriting capabilities, these five songs serve to show Sleater-Kinney's unparalleled chemistry and command of rock music across the genre.


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Jojo Sommerbatch 8
Dirty Bass Lines Are The New Love Language

Why do dirty bass lines emanate this feeling of utter lust and attraction — fully encapsulating the essence of an intimate storytelling experience with an artist? We’ve curated a playlist dedicated to some of the funkiest, filthiest bass lines through decades of popular music fed by the likes of The Cure, Inhaler and The Stone Roses and we investigate how they contribute to a new love language of intimacy in music.


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Regan Charterisbatch 8
Up The Albion: The Story of the Libertines

The Libertines entered the world with a sonic boom, shattering the Post-Britpop music scene with their garage rock tunes and snarky, unapologetically British charisma. While they eventually fell victim to paparazzi invasion and a tumult between the two frontmen, Pete Doherty and Carl Barât, the legacy of their music resounds to this day.

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Ly Haganbatch 8
Thanks to Broadway, Stephen Sondheim's Legacy Will Outlive Us All

Stephen Sondheim’s passing at the tail end of November hit home for those of us who have grown up singing his songs, whether during a performance on stage and in the practice room, or in the car years after our musical theater stint ended. Already, it’s clear that the mark he left on Broadway, the entertainment industry, and misfit musical theater kids like me will never again be taken for granted, much less forgotten.

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Sofía Aguilarbatch 8