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10 non-Christmas songs to get you in the holiday spirit

Juliet Perry, Reporter // December 6, 2023

It’s that time again: the holidays. Christmas songs are playing in every store, and if “All I Want for Christmas is You” by Mariah Carey comes on one more time, Santa will have to make one more lump...

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‘Blue Banisters’: an alluring glimpse into Lana Del Rey’s mind

Carrington Power, Reporter // October 25, 2021

Lana Del Rey returned to the world of music on Oct. 22 with her eighth studio album “Blue Banisters.” Known for her poetic lyrics, mystifying vocals, dreamy voice and melancholic sounds, Del Rey’s...

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Up-and-coming indie artist drops album of the summer

Carrington Power, Reporter // September 9, 2021

She gathers the screams of her fans and adds them in the middle of a track. She takes risks, she thinks outside the box, she writes about heartbreak. It’s hard to describe Indigo De Souza’s music....

Tune-Yards embrace sunshine-infused indie pop on sketchy. Photo by Mehan

Tune-Yards’ ‘sketchy.’ is indie pop for everyone

Thomas Stremfel, Reporter // April 12, 2021

Coming a few years after their last full-length album, the indie oddity Tune-Yards has returned with some of their most unabashedly fun music on “sketchy.” The group’s 2018 “I Can Feel You...

Open Mike Eagle finds ways to heal on Anime, Trauma and Divorce. But it turns out that moving onto a new stage in life might involve recontextualizing the most essential parts of ourselves.

Open Mike Eagle is in a slump, but his music isn’t

Thomas Stremfel, Reporter // October 21, 2020

The indie rapper hailing from Chicago, Open Mike Eagle, has returned with “Anime, Trauma and Divorce,” further solidifying him as one of the most consistent hip-hop artists in recent years. As...

Whole New Mess is the latest release from indie artist Angel Olsen. Courtesy of Jagjaguwar records.

Angel Olsen’s “Whole New Mess”: Distress, Recontextualized

Thomas Stremfel, Reporter // September 4, 2020

A little over a year since the artist's last album release, American indie rockstar Angel Olsen returns with a pleasant, if not fairly stagnant reimagining of her most grandiose album to date. What was...

Padilla continues to play with ease. Photo credit: Daelin Wofford

Chico Unplugged winner balances music and nursing

Alex Coba // October 8, 2018

Music has always been a part of Lenon Padilla's life. Padilla was one of seven winners at the Chico School of the Arts Unplugged musician contest Thursday, which is judged at Madison Bear Garden. However,...

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Winner of music competition showcased at Madison Bear Garden

Alex Coba // October 7, 2018

It was live music galore at Madison Bear Garden Thursday, as the popular Chico hotspot hosted the School of Arts Productions (SOTA): Chico Unplugged in the final Winners Showcase. Chico Unplugged is...

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Playlist: 9 throwback tracks for your indie rock fix

Natalie Hanson // September 10, 2018

Why not break into September with the accompaniment of some throwback indie alternative tracks? Here are some of our picks, either as an introduction to some well-known artists of the genre or if you're...

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KLEZ talks influences, inspiration and recent Swedish tour

Alejandra Solorio // October 11, 2017

Through tightly gripped hands, John Klezmer firmly grasps the handle of his guitar case. His untimely appearance with guitar in hand and belongings secured in a backpack almost carries the same amount...

Album artwork Oh, Yuck by So Much Light

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So Much Light’s album is anything but Yuck

Julia Maldonado // September 12, 2017

Elk Grove native So Much Light introduced the music scene with the 14-track album “Oh, Yuck” on Aug. 11. So Much Light’s Damien Verrett wrote and co-produced the whole album.The album...

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Cammies: Indie/Experimental Showcase

Amanda Rhine // April 16, 2015
Three bands performed at The Maltese Bar & Taproom on Friday for the indie category of the Chico Area Music Awards.
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