Music

This category shouldn’t be confused with performing arts. Articles in the music category are more contemporary music, focusing more on contemporary bands and solo artists. This category will also be a home for album reviews.

33 years gone

Thirty-three years ago today, three members of Led Zeppelin announced to the world that the band was no more. “We wish it to be known that the loss of our dear friend, and the deep sense of undivided harmony felt by ourselves and our manager, have led us to decide[Read More…]

Sophomore Success

England’s newest rock sensation has proven he is more than just a mop-top and pretty face. Nineteen-year-old singer-songwriter Jake Bugg released his second album, “Shangri La,” Tuesday to the adoration of indie rock fans. Containing 12 songs, “Shangri La” finds Bugg as a more mature singer-songwriter trying to cope with[Read More…]

Drafting the new scene

Word’s out. If you want to have a local music scene, you’ve got to become it. Cal State Long Beach’s Underground Music Society (UMS) is attempting to create a new scene. Unless people have money, know how to network, or their band’s keyboardist slept with all the right people, booking[Read More…]

Making The Moderates

They thrive off of chips and salsa, Fiber One bars and making music. Cal State Long Beach freshman film major Josh Taylor (vocals and guitar), sophomore communications major Wes Mathison (bass) and Hollywood’s Musicians Institute student Garret Huff (drums) have been friends since before their voices deepened. Their band, originally[Read More…]

The Doggerels thrash around

The Doggerels started off with only two members: Cal State Long Beach student Christian Vannasdall (guitar) and University of California, Los Angeles student Cat Chambers (vocals/guitar). The duo played a few shows under a different moniker at open mic nights, until they realized they needed a drummer to help find[Read More…]

Touring Group Tears Down the House

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Summer and Music to unite Long Beach community

Summer is here again, and Long Beach is welcoming it with music. The Summer and Music (SAM) concert series will return full-fledged with new music variety, bringing more Long Beach locals and music enthusiasts together during multiple events throughout the summer. The summer festivities kick off on June 15 with[Read More…]

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