The local effect of Dubstep
Nayla Paschoa, Contributor
November 22, 2011
The low wobbly bass of the genre known as dubstep has been crossing over from raves, to clubs, to radio playlists and the mainstream. Popular artists such as Jay-Z, Kanye West, Britney Spears, and Korn have begun turning to this genre for a new take on their sounds. While dubstep has been making strides... Read more »
Club Row prepares for Halloween contests and festivities
Morgan Doyle, Roger Morante contributed to this report.
October 11, 2011
When Halloween themed canopies and tables line the quad area and campus walkway, we know it’s time for Club Row at Santa Monica College. This year’s festive club event, taking place Oct.27 at 11:15 a.m., will host fundraising contests, music, and opportunities to learn about campus life. Luis Gomez,... Read more »
Death Cab for Cutie returns with seventh studio album Codes and Keys
Neelofer Lodhy, Arts & Entertainment Editor
June 1, 2011
The wait is over for Death Cab for Cutie fans as the indie band has returned with their seventh studio album Codes and Keys. Those who have longed to hear the soothing sounds from the group are certainly in for a treat as guitarist and producer Chris Walla has delivered another successful album. Codes... Read more »
Lady Gaga tops number one charts around the globe
Vienna Urias, Staff Writer
June 1, 2011
It’s time to put your paws up little monsters, cause the Queen of Pop is back. After a year of anticipation, Lady GaGa’s new album Born This Way was released to millions of eager fans around the globe on May 23. Dubbed the most promising album of the year, Born This Way was met with feelings... Read more »
Santa Monica College’s very own international celebrity, Ace Evace
Kevin Duncan, Staff Writer
May 25, 2011
Adam Evans, a first year student at Santa Monica College, is on the verge of reaching fame. Coming from a family with an American father and a Korean mother, Evans or Ace Evace (his performing name) was born in Nurnberg, Germany, but grew up in neighboring Luxembourg, a microscopic nation in central... Read more »
The Lonely Island returns with Turtleneck and Chain
Kevin Duncan, Staff Writer
May 17, 2011
America´s biggest comedy hip-hop group, the Lonely Island, is back with their sophomore album entitled Turtleneck & Chain. The album officially dropped May 10,on Universal Republic Record, and features numerous guest artists such as Snoop Dogg, Akon, Michael Bolton, Justin Timberlake, and Nicki... Read more »
Manchester Orchestra releases third debut album Simple Math
Moa Axelsson, Staff Writer
May 17, 2011
In Simple Math‘s 10-song, 45 minute composition, Manchester Orchestra show off the most honest and fulfilling album they’ve put out during their career. Created as a concept album reflecting a family crisis, it’s hard to think of another time when front man Andy Hull has made himself... Read more »
Rock not dead, just hibernating
Naomi Calbucci, Staff Writer
May 10, 2011
Every generation has a culture and mentality of its own. What emerged from the late ‘60s and ‘70s was the hard-core, unsolicited rock music that could be heard from the basement of most youth. Music that developed from the political and counter-cultural movements taking place at the time, like the... Read more »
Silverstein returns with “The Rescue”
Raven Wadley-Wright, Staff Writer
May 4, 2011
Canadian underdogs, Silverstein, are back with their fifth studio album Rescue, which won’t leave the eager listener disappointed after hearing the 12-track album. Silverstein has been blowing out speakers since 2000. Within 11 years, their growth in music has been translated in their newest album.... Read more »
SMC jazz band pays tribute to legendary trumpeters with the help of featured player Clay Jenkins
Nick Lotz, Staff Writer
April 5, 2011
The Santa Monica College Jazz Band performed this past Sunday at the Broad Stage Theater in Santa Monica in a performance entitled “Tribute to Legendary Trumpeters.” The band played selections of jazz that highlighted history’s famous jazz trumpeters, from Lee Morgan to Bobby Shew. Clay... Read more »
