Posts Tagged as "music"

Wendy Rosales poses for a photo, staring to the right with a hand on her chest.

With BadWreckMedia, CSULB student Wendy Rosales pushes through adversity to highlight indie musicians

Nov. 9, 2022 / By
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How one DACA recipient inspires artists and others through music journalism.

ARTIST CONVERSATIONS PODCAST EP. 2: Different Song, Same Struggle

Mar. 15, 2019 / By
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If you ever struggled with mental health, you probably remember that one song, artist, or album that made it all better, if just for a bit. In this podcast, host Odin Smith joins other youth to explore this and their mental health stories in detail.

ARTIST CONVERSATIONS PODCAST EP. 1: Mental Wellness, Acceptance, & Identity

Dec. 20, 2018 / By
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Podcast host Odin Smith unravels the personal journey of young artists first venturing into the music world, covering themes of mental wellness, confidence, acceptance, and more. Special guest Long Beach music producer and filmmaker Tempest joins her.

Finding Long Beach’s Ska Paradise

Apr. 17, 2018 / By
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Bands like War, No Doubt, Sublime, Reel Big Fish, Rx Bandits and Long Beach Dub Allstars are just some of the few Ska bands which have left an imprint in the city.

Vince Staples Reigns as ‘Big Fish’ in Latest, Underrated Album

Jan. 5, 2018 / By
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His most ambitious album to date, “Big Fish Theory” preserves the North Long Beach rapper’s keen observational style while exploring new electronic territory.

Summertime in ‘JustLBC’

Aug. 14, 2017 / By
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The sweltering heat didn't stop Westside residents from attending Saturday's JustLBC, a day of art, music, and social justice featuring numerous community organizations.

SUMMER PLAYLIST: This is What Long Beach Teens are Listening to

Aug. 7, 2017 / By
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VoiceWaves' season started off with a beat drop -- we asked our Youth Reporters hailing from all sides of Long Beach to tell us their favorite jams of the summer.

Rare Photos of Snoop Dogg On Display In Long Beach

Feb. 23, 2016 / By
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At the opening reception, Snoop made a surprise call-in by phone and photographer Duke Givens recounted personal tales of his life with the famed rapper.

6 Local Bolero Artists That Will Make You Fall in Love This Valentine’s Day

Feb. 12, 2016 / By
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There is a current cohort of young L.A. County-based artists that have committed their musical journeys to bolero music and its traditions.

2015’s Best In Hip-Hop

Jan. 7, 2016 / By
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Hip-hop has never been so diverse with themes ranging from introspection, grief, depression, social commentary, and your usual music to turn up to.

A Long Beach Music Hall Of Fame May Come Sooner Than You Think

Oct. 20, 2015 / By
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We can’t wait for the Long Beach Music Hall of Fame to open… But for now, we might just have to.

Movie Review: Why I Loved Every Minute Of “Straight Outta Compton”

Sep. 14, 2015 / By
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Hip-hop didn’t begin as an explicitly political genre; it was a party music that gradually evolved to include many other forms of expression. N.W.A. was a vital part of that evolution.