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Zach Bryan’s new EP brings self-reflection into listeners’ ears

Two weeks ago, Zach Bryan released his latest project, Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs. The EP was released the same week as the 10-year anniversary of his honorable discharge from the

November 2, 2026

You should give country music a chance

Country music has taken over. It seems you can not turn the radio dial or scroll social media without hearing a country song, usually Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas,” Whiskey Myers’ “Broken Window

October 21, 2026

Did you catch the Video Madonna Awards?

On a night meant to celebrate the best and brightest in music today, across many different genres, the MTV Video Music Awards proceeded to focus instead on the best and brightest of

October 4, 2026

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Rock is different now, and I’m here for it

Imagine Dragons have been one of the most popular bands in the world since the 2010s. Musicians have increasingly stopped including the guitar in favor of synths, and traditional screaming-guitar-solo rock songs

May 4, 2026

In Photos: The Creative Renaissance of Boca De Oro

Photos by Christopher Michael and Dylan Burch A crowd made up of parents, young students, and performing arts professionals gathered in downtown Santa Ana on March 7 to enjoy a series of

March 30, 2026

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Shifting Lenses: A SAC Transfer Specialist’s Photography Journey

On Christmas Day, 11-year-old Lorena unwrapped a lime green Casio digital camera from under the tree. Her oldest sister finally gave her a camera after Alvarez had begged her for one. Alvarez’s

December 3, 2025

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OC Shufflers are creating waves with free shuffling meetups

Noise in the distance, a thick mist coats the air and your face as you walk along the park’s wet grass. As you get closer and follow the electric noise, you find

December 3, 2025

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Five upcoming album releases that will rock your world

Summer is almost over, but September is a promising month for new album releases. Here’s five standouts, four of which are coming out this week. Twenty One Pilots – Breach Sept. 12

September 8, 2025

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5 fashion trend predictions based on Coachella 2025

Like clockwork, Coachella Fashion Week (I mean the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival) has just come to an end. Women and men from all over the world flock to the desert

April 22, 2025

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The Nobödy’s are bringing back Santa Ana’s music culture one intersection at a time

Clink. CLANK. Kaboom! Sitting in traffic at the corner of Bristol and 17th, you hear what sounds like a power drill in a washing machine. You check your engine light, but your

March 20, 2025

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