By Natalie Padron |Staff Writer| Pop sensation, Ariana Grande, is finally back with her new album, "Dangerous Woman." After months of releasing singles and teasers, Grande shows off her more mature side with this album release. The 23-year-old singer expresses herself through dance hits and heartfelt lyrics with an experimental R&B sound. The first song on the album, "Moonlight," as well as the song, "I Don't Care," are very much a throw back to her last two albums, with their fuzzy doo-wop sound and beautiful crooning. The song, "Dangerous Woman," has proven to be a hit when it debuted in March at no.10 on Billboard's Hot 100. This single is something different for … [Read more...] about Dangerous Woman is Dangerously Good
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Music festivals that you will not want to miss
By Rebekah Deponte | Staff Writer | Coachella and Stagecoach are the most famous Southern California music festivals, but there are several other multi-day music events that happen under the radar every year. Doheny Blues Festival is exactly what it sounds like and will be held in Dana Point, Calif. on May 21-22. The lineup includes blues, rock, and soul artists Lynyrd Skynyrd, Aaron Neville, Nicki Bluhm & the Gramblers, along with several others. Doheny Blues Fest also has microbrew tastings, a wine lounge, and an international food court for spectators to take advantage of in-between sets. San Bernardino's Lost Highway Festival, which consists of music and motorcycle … [Read more...] about Music festivals that you will not want to miss
Black history is American history
By Selina Cerda |Staff Writer| American culture would not be what it is today without the revolutionary contributions made by African-Americans in the areas of art, music and literature. In this day and age, slavery, and the Civil Rights Movement remain very relevant topics. However, there are many famous African-American musicians, artists, and authors who aren’t discussed as much in classrooms or covered in the media. Jazz, a purely American genre, has roots in African-American communities; they are credited with the invention of the drum set. In 1927, scatting—vocal improvisation with wordless vowels—became a big hit when Louis Armstrong’s music took off. It is unknown … [Read more...] about Black history is American history
White Denim pours a cup of “Corsicana Lemonade”
By Alyssa Gradias |Staff Writer| White Denim released their fifth studio album, Corsicana Lemonade, Oct. 29. They are a four-piece, indie-rock band with a variety of music influences from blues, psychedelic rock, punk rock and soul. The band formed in 2005 and have been banging out EPs and full albums ever since. Corsicana Lemonade focuses on the aspect of growing older yet still trying to figure things out, reflecting the just-turned thirty year olds' outlook on life and where it is going. For example, lead James Petralli sings, "I know you think that it’s easy to change, but it’s a symptom of age,” reflecting their coming-of-age stage. This album is a bit different from … [Read more...] about White Denim pours a cup of “Corsicana Lemonade”
All you need is a little Jazz
By Shelby Gonzales |Staff Writer| The weekend may be over, but Mondays don’t have to be a bore! Escape from a long day by checking out a local live jazz band and enjoy an evening outdoors! Every Monday evening jazz group Pliny & The Elders performs in the alley of Augie’s Coffee House in downtown Redlands. The three man, straight-ahead-jazz trio consists of Gary Lynch paying bass guitar, Bob Smith, and Daniel Martinez keyboard. Their music consists of jazz, blues, modern music with a jazz twist, a little something for everybody to enjoy. The setting of the performance was intimate and consisted of rows of chairs and at times dim lighting. It most definitely gave a feel for that … [Read more...] about All you need is a little Jazz
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