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Written by Julie Ann Shaw New Zealand has already given this world Middle Earth, a gift that has made life a whole lot better, and one that is impossible to reciprocate. It would be unreasonable to expect New Zealand to give us anything more, and yet, she gave us the alternative Read More

by Teyquil Skelton On a quiet warm night, I entered the world of the band Sis from San Francisco as the lead singer, Jenny Gillespie-Mason, and I, conversated about music, life, mothering, touring, and running a record label. I had an amazing time talking to Mason, as she Read More

by Carlos Esqueda The drive? Excruciatingly long (but prep a Coachella playlist for at least six hours and you’re chillin). The weather? Windy at mid to high ’90s with the occasional sandstorm here and there. The parking? Two hours long of just vibing between the stop signs Read More

by Jaz Bowens The Mowgli’s, a unique folk rock band from southern California will be performing in Philadelphia this Sunday at the Theater of The Living Arts along with Royal Teeth, X Ambassadors, and Wild Rompit. The eight member band is spreading hopefulness, joy, fulfillment Read More

by Emily Meenan This Saturday, Radio 104.5 is putting on their third FREE Summer Block Party of 2013. Head out to the Piazza at Schmidt’s from 3:45 to 7 and check out Capital Cities, Bad Books, and Cold War Kids! Capital Cities is an “alt-dance” group from Los Angeles. Front-men Read More

On Top Of  The Monumental Anniversary, The Long-lived California Rocks Release Their 10th Studio Album by Matt Kelchner   It’s hard to find a band nowadays who stick together for ten years. Some newer bands find it difficult to make it past five. It’s equally challenging to Read More