For years, post-9/11 country music has dominated the airwaves and the charts thanks to exclusive play on country radio. Now, thanks to streaming services and the democratization of music creation, this is beginning to change. Zach Bryan’s unusual path to stardom is proof. If you’re reading this, you might listen — boastfully and unironically —…
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It’s a new year, again. You know what that means. These are some albums we liked – or loved. We think you might like (or love) them too. There’s not really much more to say than that, I guess. We’ll see you in 2023. Thanks for a great year! NOT TiGHT – DOMi & JD…
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Momentous sets from the Moon Stage: King Gizzard, Tame Impala, and Kikagaku Moyo On October’s first weekend, an autumn wind blew through rolling arid hills, and wiggled through dancing trees around Lake Perris State Park calling the world’s psychonauts and music freaks. Upon hearing this song, a ravenous swarm of concertgoers flocked to Moreno Valley,…
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The last Rage Against the Machine Reunion tour ended in 2011, so in honor of their “Public Service Announcement” tour, it’s time to take a look back into their epic history as a legendary political band. Here are some of my favorite moments of Rage Against The Machine: Morello explaining the band’s name origin Thomas…
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Swedish artist Jonatan Leandoer, otherwise known to listeners as Yung Lean, is certainly a polarizing figure amongst music fans. It’s a difficult task to put Lean in a box. His projects typically feature dreary vocals supported by backgrounds of sometimes metallic grunge, and other times dreamlike concoctions. Despite what your stance might be regarding Lean’s…
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Water droplets became a soft misty wind on my long journey home. The forecast said it would be sunny, but it was apparent the sun was but a dream. I walk, red sneakers dodging puddles until I can’t anymore. The moments become slower and my mind becomes sleepy – I fall in. Into the puddle,…
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Everyone already knows Lady Goodman. He’s the guy who hauled ass through the high school parking lot in his lifted, oversized pickup truck hounding the premises despite receiving his GED the year prior. He’s got all of David Wooderson’s creepiness without a sniff of Matthew McConaughey’s coolness. Despite all there is to loath about Lady,…
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You missed us giving you updates on new music huh. Well, after a short hiatus of New Music Roundups, you may now relax, sit back, and again depend on the ever-so-delightful and music-obsessed .wav team to provide you with the newest beautiful music out there. Disclaimer: this used to be a weekly thing…not anymore, we…
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At last, it’s 2022. Winter Quarter is well underway and it’s very possible that a lot of students are going to be experiencing high levels of stress, emotional deprivation, self-doubt, fears of failing, existential thoughts and crises – everything that’s to be expected of a college student today. Of course, nobody wants this to happen;…
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There’s nothing like seeing your favorite artist in person — except, maybe, seeing them in a virtual concert. It’s not like watching a concert that’s simply been recorded. It’s intentional, it’s an experience, and most importantly, it’s distanced from potential COVID-19 exposure. Virtual concerts are nothing new, but because of the global pandemic, show producers…
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