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Killer Klassix: The Story So Far: “Five Songs” EP

Killer Klassix: The Story So Far: “Five Songs” EP

The band not only capitalizes on progress, but ropes listeners into a philosophy that proves fruitful not just in their art, but as a means to ignite a fire of hope in themselves to do the same.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
September 11, 2023
Killer Klassix: Attack Attack; “Someday Came Suddenly”

Killer Klassix: Attack Attack; “Someday Came Suddenly”

It may be bad, but it still gained notoriety and was an honest attempt for the band to springboard into their sophomore effort with a more finely tuned approach, but that’s for another day.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
September 4, 2023
Hozier Sweeps Listeners Off Their Feet: “Unreal Unearth” Review

Hozier Sweeps Listeners Off Their Feet: “Unreal Unearth” Review

Hozier’s third studio album is the prime example of his complex musical style and demonstrates why this album was worth waiting for.
Bee Bishop, Editor in Chief
September 4, 2023
Killer Klassix- All Time Low; “Three Words To Remember In Dealing With The End” EP

Killer Klassix- All Time Low; “Three Words To Remember In Dealing With The End” EP

The EP established All Time Low as a new band of the time, making the correct ripples in the pond of a career that echoed very far into the band’s career.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
August 28, 2023
Killer Cuts: “Childhood Eyes” by Yellowcard

Killer Cuts: “Childhood Eyes” by Yellowcard

The EP is cognizant of how much time has passed since the conceptualization of the band and exhibits everything that has been learned.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
August 21, 2023
Killer Klassix: Man Overboard - “Man Overboard”

Killer Klassix: Man Overboard – “Man Overboard”

"Man Overboard" was a pivotal sophomore album that displayed a growth in technique and musicianship for the band that resulted in an outstanding album.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
July 3, 2023
Killer Cuts: Veil Of Maya- “[m]Other”

Killer Cuts: Veil Of Maya- “[m]Other”

Leaning heavily into other pop/retro influences and artfully melding them into their nuanced approach to metalcore, Veil of Maya sets themselves apart from the rest of their labelmates using their album title as means of exploration.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
June 19, 2023
Killer Klassix: Transit - “Joyride”

Killer Klassix: Transit – “Joyride”

Transit’s farewell was a testament to pop punk’s modern DIY culture, noting that as long as the band remained true to who they are, they did not need to sacrifice their art in an attempt to “make it.”
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
June 19, 2023
In The Pit- Pedro The Lion Performs “Control” and “Its Hard to Find A Friend” At Thalia Hall

In The Pit- Pedro The Lion Performs “Control” and “Its Hard to Find A Friend” At Thalia Hall

Thalia Hall opened its doors, flooding its venue and dousing its stage with blue light for Seattle native indie rock band, Pedro the Lion; who played two of their albums in their entirety and featuring Special Guest, Perfume Genius
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
June 5, 2023
Discrepancies drummer Marc Lyle performs at the WC Social Club.

Photo Gallery: Outline in Color Takes the Stage

Outline in Color played at the W.C. Social Club on April 29 accompanied by a variety of other bands.
Rachel Wagner, Photographer
May 8, 2023
In The Pit: Outline In Color

In The Pit: Outline In Color

Outline in Color played at the W.C. Social Club on April 29. Accompanied by The Skies are Shifting, Careless Sanctions, Discrepancies and VRSTY, the evening was heart-racingly fun.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
May 8, 2023
Killer Klassix: ALVVAYS - “ALVVAYS”

Killer Klassix: ALVVAYS – “ALVVAYS”

ALVVAYS solidifies a strong introduction capitalizing on modernizing classic sounds and pushing the envelope in regards to conventional pop
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
May 1, 2023
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