Music

  • "I Am Human" Strikes All the Right Chords

    04.10.2018

    Escape the Fate produced an album full of memorable tracks.

  • "Tell Your Friends About It"

    04.10.2018

    The Weeknd returns to a familiar sound.

  • “Isolation” by Kali Uchis: A Review

    04.14.2018

    Kali Uchis' "Isolation" is arguably more refined than previous mixtapes and releases.

  • “Synthesis”: Where Rock and Classical Meet

    12.15.2017

    By stripping away the rock elements of their previous songs, Evanescence has created something new.

  • A Bona Fide Pop Star

    03.16.2018

    Dua Lipa sold out the Hollywood Palladium on Feb. 8 and put on an incredible show. 

  • A Night to Not Miss

    12.21.2017

    Daniel Caesar's closing performance was intimate and captivating for this concert goer.

  • A Very Sia Twist to a Holiday Tradition

    12.21.2017

    Sia's raspy and emotional voice brings a new twist to the idea of what holiday music should sound like in her “Everyday Is Christmas” album.

  • Artist Spotlight: The Red Pears

    11.07.2017

    Meet Henry Vargas and Jose Corona, the core of this alternative/indie-rock band. The two have been longtime friends and share a passion for music, hence their start in producing songs straight out of Corona’s garage.

  • Cross Cultural Amnesia: Who is Rich Brian?

    03.16.2018

    Rapping wunderkind, Rich Brian, at crossroads from novelty meme to budding star. 

  • Femmes Musicales

    04.18.2018

    In celebration of Women's History Month, we showcase a handful of the many female artists in the music industry.

  • From Okay to Much More

    03.08.2018

    Looking for a local indie-rock band to listen to on repeat? Well, I think I may have found the perfect group for you. King's Prophet is a five-piece band from Irvine, CA who just released their first EP titled "No Strings" on Feb. 2, 2018. 

  • Hard Bars and Smooth Hooks

    05.11.2017

    In the midst of a rap game dominated by “mumble rappers” with a focus on well-produced beats and catchy hooks, BROCKHAMPTON has not only put the former and latter on the table, but some hard bars to top it off.

  • Hollywood Undead is Actually Dead

    11.07.2017

    The best thing about Hollywood Undead’s “Five” is the the album art. That’s not saying a lot.

  • It’s a Short ‘Thrill’

    12.07.2017

    After the staggering success of his 2014 album, “In the Lonely Hour,” Sam Smith’s “The Thrill of It All” is a mature sequel that relies too often on the same formula he has used before.

  • Let BROCKHAMPTON Be A Boy Band

    04.04.2018

    Is BROCKHAMPTON considered a boy band?

  • Lost in the Woods

    03.23.2018

    Justin Timberlake's latest album missed the mark.

  • March Round-Up

    04.10.2018

    Last month saw the comeback of soul and R&B.

  • Psychedelic R&B Meets Funk

    12.21.2017

    Miguel's fourth studio album mixes his signature psychedelic R&B sound with funk, while subliminally communicating the artist’s political stances.

  • Second Time Impressions

    03.16.2018

    Lovelytheband played a sold out show at the Troubador on Feb. 6, a valiant accomplishment despite it being their second time headlining. 

  • The Blues Highway

    02.19.2018

    Hi, I’m Pat Graham inviting you to join me Thursday afternoons at 3pm for “The Blues Highway” right here on 22 West Radio.