When I think of music from the 90s popular bands like Weezer, Nirvana, Everclear, and Hole are the first to come to mind. But there are plenty of unappreciated bands that people should know about. Here’s a short list to check out. that dog. Not many bands can pull off blending heavy guitar tones and […]
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Apr
Apr
Don’t have a Netflix or Hulu account? Don’t want to visit sketchy websites and possibly corrupt your computer with viruses? I got you covered. There are plenty of legitimate free movie streaming sites out there such as Tubi TV, Pluto TV, Sony Crackle, Vudu and IMDbTV. Here are some of my personal favorite films you […]
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Record Store Spotlight: Beatnik Bandito Music Emporium
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Mar
Mar
Downtown Santa Ana is full of hidden gems, one of those being Beatnik Bandito Music Emporium, a small record store off Broadway and 5th street. If classic rock and 80’s alternative records are what you’re looking for, then this will definitely be the place for you, as they have a plethora of these records. They […]
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Jan
Jan
Now that streaming services are dominating the way we listen to music, it has become more readily available and accessible for music listeners to stream their favorite albums and artists with just a few clicks. This would make a lot of people think analog format is a thing of the past. However, this couldn’t be […]
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Post Show Thoughts: East End Block Party 2019 and Interview With Tyson Pruong
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Jun
Jun
Every summer, I look forward to the East End Block Party to catch locals acts and enjoy everything that Downtown Santa Ana has to offer. This year was just as fun as the last and I finally got to see some artists I have been wanting to see live for a while. The two main […]
06
Mar
Mar
Like many other native Californians, I grew up eating delicious, authentic Mexican food. From street tacos from Santa Ana to freshly baked pan dulce from the local panaderias (bakeries). Over the past couple of years I have been keeping an eye out for the best bean and cheese burrito, and I may have found the one. Although […]
06
Oct
Oct
On September 27, I ventured out to see my favorite band, Tigers Jaw, at the nostalgic Chain Reaction in Anaheim, an all-ages venue that I have been frequenting since high school. I’ve seen many other of my favorite bands there such as Title Fight, Touché Amoré, and Pity Sex. It’s been five years since Tigers […]
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Sep
Sep
On August 30, I drove down to San Diego to catch Remo Drive, a power pop/emo band from Minnesota, play a sold-out show at The Che Cafe alongside supporting acts Beach Bunny and Field Medic. Remo Drive first caught my attention with the music video for their song “Yer Killing Me,” which is off their […]
03
Aug
Aug
On June 2, I drove all the way down to see Australian singer-songwriter, Alex Lahey, for the second time. I first heard Lahey’s music last summer through her music video for her song “Every Day’s The Weekend” off her latest full length I Love You Like A Brother. I was instantly hooked by the four-note […]
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Jun
Jun
Photo By Joey Tobin California band Just Friends makes a comeback with their latest full length Nothing But Love which was recently released on June 13 on Counter Intuitive Records. The 8+ piece band is more than “just another ska band”. Just Friends takes it to the next level by combining funk, punk, soul, and […]
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