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Explore Hyrule Like an Expert: “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom” Guide

Want to explore the open world in Nintendo’s latest “Legend of Zelda” title? Here are a few tips to help you plan your exploration wisely.
Bee Bishop, Editor in Chief
July 3, 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
Albums Dead On Arrival: I Prevail - “Trauma”

Albums Dead On Arrival: I Prevail – “Trauma”

Music fans would label “Trauma” as I Prevail’s “sell-out” record, however I completely disagree with such a notion and label the album as an underdeveloped departure that hit way off the mark.
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
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Experience Sonic Like Never Before in the Epic Open-World Game, Sonic Frontiers

Sonic Frontier's new gameplay updates, strong writing, and a brand new character usher it into the new era of Sonic games.
Johnny Chirayil, Social Media Editor
June 18, 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
Killer Klassix: Knuckle Puck: “Don’t Come Home”

Killer Klassix: Knuckle Puck: “Don’t Come Home”

The band capitalizes on an abstract composition to entice the listener and using relative, vulnerable lyrics to perfectly match melody to sentiment.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
April 10, 2023
Killer Cuts: Real Friends: “There’s Nothing Worse Than Too Late”

Killer Cuts: Real Friends: “There’s Nothing Worse Than Too Late”

Real Friends’s new lead vocalist adds his own flavor to an ensemble of longtime friends who are dedicated to their craft, using every release as a stepping stone to achieve a great album.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
April 10, 2023
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In The Pit: Until I Wake; Dark Divine; Catch Your Breath; Sakoya

On March 16, six emerging metalcore bands took the stage at The W.C. Social Club to bring forth a nuance sound, astounding talent and garner a sound rooted in the community.
Antonio Llanos and Noah McBrien
March 20, 2023
Killer Klassix: Alive In Standby; "Dream Status" EP

Killer Klassix: Alive In Standby; “Dream Status” EP

Alive in Standby takes the pain in stride, crafting an EP that is a balance of electronic pop, aggressive metalcore with a touch of sensual R&B that can be for your first time metalcore listener, or a long established fan.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
March 19, 2023
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