PODCAST: Pop is So Deep takes on Britney Jean


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 Episode 1: Cryogenically Frozen™ With You  In their first episode collaborating with the Daily Trojan, Buck Andrews and Sarah Kassel throw it back to 2013, when Obama was still in office, they were still in high school and Britney Spears released her worst-selling album of all time: Britney Jean. This episode was taped live and not […]

Mura Masa delivers thrilling performance


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In a night of dancing and fans bumping to every single beat, Mura Masa impressed L.A. fans yet again Friday with an absolutely brilliant performance. Headlining the show at The Wiltern with opener Joey Purp, Alex Crossan, better known as Mura Masa, knew exactly how to put on a night of entertainment. The sold-out show […]

Pop duo HOTT MT exudes ethereality in sophomore album


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If you haven’t yet heard of Los Angeles-based cosmic psych-pop duo HOTT MT, give them a listen. HOTT MT was formed in 2012, consisting of singer-bassist Ashi Dala and singer-guitarist Nick “Spooki” Tavi. HOTT MT is an acronym for Hour Of The Time Majesty Twelve, named after a radio show by conspiracy theorist and UFO […]

Macklemore’s “Gemini” contains both high and low points


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Eric Nally’s screaming voice is bound to catch people off guard when they begin listening to Macklemore’s new solo album Gemini, which was released last Friday. Nally’s chorus for the first song “Ain’t Gonna Die Tonight” invokes strong power, which he and the background choir infuse in the listener. The first verse only continues this […]