Mainstream band heads back to the college fray
After a warm reception at Conquest in 2006, The Fray returns to USC Thursday night for a performance at the Galen Center.
Everclear enjoys the ‘afterglow’
After fading from the alternative music scene in the early 2000s, Everclear returns with a new lineup, album and outlook on life.
As Hanson matures, so does its purpose
The musical trio sheds its former tween image with the help of some life experience.
Snow Patrol’s mix tape won’t last through the ‘Night’
In the ’90s, girls and boys raced to boom boxes to listen to the latest mix tape made by their significant others. But in a generation where iPods have replaced CDs and cassette tapes, the personalized compilations in which teenagers poured their souls have turned into mechanical playlists created by the genius button in iTunes. […]
Banhart maintains low-key charm despite recent fame
Musician Devendra Banhart gave an intimate performance in Chinatown last Thursday.
Brit band parts on a solid note
In 2002, four North London blokes banded together to form The Rakes — a snappy, in-your-face rock band known for its politically conscious tunes and moody melodies. Spitting humor and lyric-heavy songs across two successful records, the band released its newest album Klang on Oct. 20. Over seven wild years, the young quartet made of […]
A serendipitous journey for USC singer
He explored other career paths, but senior Kenton Chen has always gravitated to music.
Audience becomes ‘lost in the sounds’ with Regina Spektor
Regina Spektor enchants concert-goers with new and old songs at the Greek Theatre Wednesday.
Jupiter One blasts off from humble beginnings
With a new album and an opening gig for Regina Spektor, the NY-based band is quickly climbing up the indie-rock ladder.
Steve Miller brings classic rock to campus
The renowned blues-rock band played as part of Thornton’s 125th anniversary last Friday.