September 2015 – Page 2

16Sep

By TJ BrannenNo Comments

Music, Song of the Week(end)

SONG OF THE DAY: DR. DRE – “THE NEXT EPISODE (FEAT. SNOOP DOGG, KURUPT, AND NATE DOGG)”

Anyone else remember this? One of the most quintessential Dr. Dre tracks from an iconic Dr. Dre album, "The Next Episode" has it all- West Coast flow, West Coast aesthetic, and Snoop Dogg. Pretty much the only three things you need for a bangin' rap track. Nate Dogg carries off the track with the last line of the song, perhaps one of the most recognizable lines off the album. To listen to the rest of the tracks, find the album here on Spotify. Also, try Dr. Dre's newest album, Compton.

15Sep

By katie lawrieNo Comments

Music, Song of the Week(end)

SONG OF THE DAY: COURTNEY BARNETT -“NOBODY CARES IF YOU DON’T GO TO THE PARTY”

Courtney Barnett's garage rock-infused folk-pop sound combined with her conversational, deadpan delivery of lyric makes for an interesting listen. This song is for that night you debated going to Classy Wednesday, Party in the Woods, whatever. The fact is part of you really wanted you to go, but to be honest you also kinda really wanted to take a chill night.

14Sep

By Cat BrazaNo Comments

Music, Song of the Week(end)

SONG OF THE DAY: IBEYI – “EXHIBIT DIAZ”

Latin musical influences, piano riffs, and electro-afro drum beats make this eclectic song incredibly infectious, perfect for when you're brushing your teeth and/or attempting to wake yourself up in the morning. Ibeyi consists of a pair of twenty-year-old Franco-Cuban twins, so named because "ibeyi" refers to the divine spirit between twins in Yoruban.

14Sep

By David AndrewsNo Comments

Music

DJ PLAYLIST SEP7-SEP14

The 2nd installment of the SOCC's weekly DJ playlist. This week we have tunes from student band Drunk Uncle as well as more mainstream hits from the likes of Jamie xx and Kehlani. Enjoy and share with a friend!

13Sep

By David AndrewsNo Comments

Music

ALBUM REVIEW: JAY ROCK – “90059”

In an interview on "Rosenberg Real Late" in the lead-up to the release of his highly-anticipated project, "90059", Jay Rock says that he is the "big brother" of TDE. Top Dog Entertainment has become a staple of the rap game and being the elder statesman of such a prolific group is no small title. On his most recent release, Jay Rock pulls through and makes a project that is simultaneously true to his Watts roots and consumable by the masses of America. This is the recipe of a major hit in the landscape of American hip-hop. People that live far from America's most dangerous neighborhoods want to hear, now more than ever, the sounds of the projects. Jay Rock is unique from his TDE brethren, but also falls beautifully in line with the sound each artist has cultivated. Nowhere is this synergy...

13Sep

By David AndrewsNo Comments

Music, Song of the Week(end)

SONG OF THE DAY: SEX ON TOAST – “OH LORETTA!”

Sex on Toast has a rather unique name for their group and have developed a unique sound to compliment their moniker. This tune, Oh Loretta! is a funky composition and will certainly brighten up the gloomiest of days.

12Sep

By TJ BrannenNo Comments

Interview, Local Shows: Previews & Reviews, Music, Shows

BAND INTERVIEW // SHOW PREVIEW – UNTITLED STUDENT BAND

I sat down with Jake Sabetta, Andy Post, and Evan Levy, three members of a new CC student band, to talk about new music, influences, and Tarantino movies. The three of them are super excited to play their own kind of live music again after the disbanding of Funkdozer. Their as-yet-untitled band plays Saturday, September 12, at the Eggplant House at 10:30pm. TB: So, can you guys introduce yourselves? Jake Sabetta: I’m Jake Sabetta, I play guitar, that is my primary instrument, and I’ve played with these guys, Andy Post and Evan Levy for two years now, in pretty much every band that I’ve played in at CC. So it’s a good connection that we’ve got, and I’m happy to be joining these two again. Evan Levy: I’m Evan, and I’m gonna be playing saxophone. I’m used to playing with other horn playe...

12Sep

By David AndrewsNo Comments

Music, Song of the Week(end)

SONG OF THE DAY: VIC MENSA – “WIMME NAH (PROD. KAYTRANADA)”

This Vic Mensa tune is vintage Vic Mensa. Kaytranada jumps on the track to produce for the Chicago native. Mensa is a young artist to keep an eye on if he can keep putting out songs like Wimme Nah. It's a tune you can bump your head to.

11Sep

By David AndrewsNo Comments

Music, Song of the Week(end)

SONG OF THE DAY: BIG K.R.I.T. – “86”

Big K.R.I.T. is a bit of an anomaly in the scheme of today's rap and hip-hop landscape. He'll be coming through Denver on November 13 so go check him out for banging songs like 86. The man's got bars.

10Sep

By TJ BrannenNo Comments

Music, Song of the Week(end)

SONG OF THE DAY: THE SOVIETTES – “MULTIPLY AND DIVIDE”

The Soviettes are pop punk, plain and simple. The production value is high, but they somehow maintain the vibe. It's pretty cool. After getting their band name from a tip left on a bill at a table one of the members was waiting, The Soviettes played with pop punk sounds until they broke up. For more, check out their album LPIII on Spotify.