Many talented, hard-working musicians have released music over the past twelve months. But only one can be the best. Of course, this is arbitrary and my opinion may not agree with yours. But I'm also #right. I don't want to be predictable but you know who I am going to say. Artist of the Year: beabadoobee Album: Beatopia Artist: beabadoobee Genre: #IndiePop #Alternative Sub-Genres: #IndieRock #BedroomPop Label: Dirty Hit Description: Over the past year, no other artist has ca

Album: Did you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean Blvd Release date: March 10, 2023 Artist: Lana Del Rey Genre: #alternative Sub-Genres: #altpop, #baroquepop, #dreampop Label: Interscope Records Lana Del Rey's new single, Did you know that there's a tunnel under ocean, is a melodic, orchestral, and hauntingly beautiful song that makes that album something to look forward to in 2023. Starting in early summer, I heard rumors that Lana was going to be releasing more music.

Show Lineup: Opener: LALA LALA Main Set: Bright Eyes Genre(s): #Alternative #folk #indie #rock Venue: The Rialto Theatre Date: 10/27/2022 Reviewer Name: Fae Campbell Date of Review: 11/29/2022 I was blessed with the opportunity of doing press for Bright Eyes and Lala Lala for their show in Tucson, Arizona! I'm super late with this because I had to get my film developed from the show but nevertheless here are some pictures. My ears were blessed by Lala Lala's indie bubbly soun

Headliner: Snail Mail Opener: Weekend Lovers Genre(s): #indie #alternative #dreampop Venue: 191 Toole, Tucson, AZ Date: 11/9/2022 23-year old singer-songwriter-guitarist Lindsey Jordan and her band Snail Mail made their third return to Arizona in 2022 on Wednesday, Nov. 9th at 191 Toole in downtown Tucson. Previously having performed in Mesa and Phoenix this year, Snail Mail has been on a monumental touring schedule, headlining shows throughout the US and EU/UK the first half

Album: Gemini Rights Artist: Steve Lacy Genre: #Alternative #R&B #Funk #Soul #Altpop Label: Sony Music Entertainment Non-Airable Tracks: Static, Helmet, Mercury, Bad Habit,Cody Freestyle, Give You the World ​ Description: HE'S BACK! Though it wasn't terribly long the world went without a new Steve Lacy album, the anticipation leading toward his summer drop was unlike any album before. Ultimately, Lacy uses Gemini Rights as a means of reinvention, one that certainly did not d

Show Lineup: Chicano Batman w/ Divino Niño Genre(s): #alternative #indie #psychedelicrock Venue: Rialto Theatre Date: 5/7/22 All photos by Javier Mendoza On May 7th, 2022, Chicano Batman closed out their tour at the Rialto Theatre with special guests, Divino Niño. Divino Niño is an American band from Chicago, Illinois whose sound is extrem ely influenced by Latin Music. Their discography ranges from alternative music to ska, and even reggaeton. Their Latin influence was clear

Single Artist: Jockstrap Sub-genres: #alternative #indie #electronic #hyperpop #pop Label: Rough Trade Records When buying perfume a couple of years ago, I kept trying to make connections with other scents in my memory. The lady selling the perfume then told me I shouldn’t try to do that. “Don’t do that. Just smell it. How does it make you feel?” she said. At first I was taken aback but then I realized she was right. Trying to relate one scent to another sometimes diminishes

Album: The Slow Rush B Sides & Remixes Artist: Tame Impala Genre: #alternative #indie #indiepop Label: Island Records Australia Non-Airable Tracks: Breathe Deeper (Lil Yachty Remix) ​ Description:As an avid Tame Impala fan, the slow drop of each track on this "mini album" was a long, near excruciating process to watch. Nevertheless, the arrival of the final product is nothing short of another Kevin Parker classic. The B Side tracks, which include The Boat I Row, One More Year

Album: Speaking Silence(single) Artist: PREP Genre: #SynthPop #Indie #Alternative Sub-Genres: #Soul Label: Bright Antenna Records ​ PREP's new single feels like an Arizona sunset, clouds are turning purple and no building can obscure your view but the city rumble remains. PREP, based in the UK, released their first EP under their name in 2020 and are following it up with an unreleased EP later this year. Speaking silence is their second single this year. The first being the m

Album: DISCO4 :: PART II Artist: HEALTH Genre: #Alternative Sub-Genres: #GraveWave #Goth #Industrial #Metal #Electronic Label: Loma Vista Recordings Non-Airable Tracks: MURDER DEATH KILL, THE JOY OF SECT ​ Description: I read one review of this album before it released on Thursday night that was absolutely scathing, discussing how this second part to Health's collab compilation had absolutely no cohesion, each song feeling like its part of a seperate album, but they admitte

Album: Chloë and the Next 20th Century Artist: Father John Misty Genre: #Alternative/Indie #Folk Label: SubPop Records Description: Father John Misty strikes again, with his new studio album Chloë and the Next 20th Century, combining the luscious strings and band ballads soundtrack of movies from the 20s or 50s to create a charming and interesting soundtrack for him to sing over. With the opening track, Chloë, the album jumps into its nostalgic big band sound, ending o