The fourteen-member group has again proven that they are a creative powerhouse with a fifteen-track album blending rap, R&B and pop.
Owen Pallett's 'In Conflict' is a statement of maturity
Parker gives his take on Owen Pallett’s ‘In Conflict’ in this week’s music column.
'Lighght' transcends the visual spectrum
Parker Evans breaks down Kishi Bashi’s latest album in this week’s music column.
Tune-Yards bring out the inner child with 'Nikki Nack'
Music columnist gives you the ‘Nikki Nack’ breakdown in this week’s column.
The Hold Steady brings its own booze with 'Teeth Dreams'
Check out music columnist Parker Evan’s review of The Hold Steady’s latest album, ‘Teeth Dreams.’
Beck delivers melancholy masterpiece
Over the past few years, it’s become common to think of Beck as two different musicians, as if music critics have diagnosed him with schizophrenia.
Underground scene’s new odd couple drops uneven debut
Aesop Rock and Kimya Dawson aren’t likely to show up on the same Pandora station.
January record roundup
Kyle Loomis is a journalism senior and Mustang Daily music columnist. With a new year comes more new music, and 2013 has kicked off with some exciting new albums from talented artists. From the indie scene, Tegan and Sara and…
Mumford, the mau5 and Gwen Stefani return
Kyle Loomis is a journalism senior and Mustang Daily music columnist. In a never-ending attempt to try to keep you all caught up with the happenings of the music industry, I have reviewed some noteworthy album releases that you may…
Yacht’s new album appeals to any music fan
There is nothing inaccessible about Yacht’s new album entitled “See Mystery Lights.” It’s the kind of album I could show anybody and anybody would like it. In fact, I bet it’s on mtvU right now.
Lekman provides a soundtrack for real life, comes to SLO Saturday
A few months ago, I drove down Highway 1 through Big Sur in the early afternoon. The light blue sky unfolded out into the ocean as I hugged the turns in my Jetta blasting Jens Lekman’s dreamy “Night Falls Over Kortedala” through the open sunroof.