Disclosure packs a dance-igniting punch with EP ‘Ecstasy’
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Two of the songs on the EP embody a strong African vibe, adding a splash of diversity to Disclosure’s release.
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CA keeps it rockin’: Famous Golden State artists, bands
California is abundant with all types of musical prowess. Here are some of California’s greatest and most talented artists and bands that make us proud.
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All that glitters: Remembering Jonathan Gold
Jonathan Gold’s death will continue to be felt for years, as his influence was so thoroughly fundamental to food media — especially in Los Angeles, the city he helped shape and put on the culinary map.
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Gorillaz play it a little too safe on ‘The Now Now’
The album art — a swirly, wistful drawing in cotton candy hues of 2-D playing his guitar — is in line with the mood of The Now Now, which is primarily beachside ennui.
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BottleRock Napa Valley 2018 uncorked: Festival provides sweet musical escape
The three-day Northern California festival, established in 2013, saw acts ranging from Muse, the Killers and Bruno Mars to Snoop Dogg, E-40 and Earth, Wind & Fire.
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Jammin’ jingles: The essential holiday playlist
After a strenuous bout of finals and the pile of dirty clothes that’s become of your roommate, the holidays are an oh-so-welcome way to celebrate the end of a semester and year. Whether your favorite activities include watching holiday movies, getting tossed on eggnog, making gingerbread houses or covering your entire home with snowflakes and lights, we’ve got the perfect mixtape for you.
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Sitting down and being humble: Reflecting on the scope of art via Kendrick Lamar
Kendrick Lamar’s performance at the Staples Center isn’t so much of a culmination for me as it is a milestone.
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A playlist to get your groove on
An inspiring playlist to get ya moving. Get up, get active, bop around, shake it and groove on, Bears!
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Festival dispatch: BottleRock in Napa Valley
BottleRock, Napa Valley’s young addition to the California music festival scene, took place May 29-31. Now in its third year, BottleRock remains utterly unpretentious, catering to an older demographic and to families. The absence of twentysomething music snobs was rather relaxing. Instead, the feeling of a slightly bourgeois suburban family
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FlyLo’s latest a matter of life and death
When an artist such as Flying Lotus warns Rolling Stone that his new album might “mess up the game a little bit,” fans are wise to take notice. In the eight years since his debut, FlyLo has progressed from a jagged, minimalistic blend of trip-hop to something more layered and
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