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USD Radio’s 2022 Mixtape
Members of USD Radio were asked what their favorite albums released in 2022 were. Some thought long and hard, others knew right away. Since there were so many great records released last year, who can blame them! Here are their wonderful responses, and who knows? Maybe you might discover something new to add to your music collection.
Read moreOcean Alley
“Hold your breath, it’s about to get a little wavy…” Austin Smith / USD Radio Can someone please get me some more of that slide guitar, those atmospheric keys, groovy bass? And that audible chocolate that is Baden Donegal’s voice? Ocean Alley, a group of Aussie psych-reggae-cruise rockers based in […]
Read moreBeing Funny in a Foreign Language
Consistent Matter, New Perspective Caroline Kirkpatrick / USD Radio The 1975, an alternative-indie rock band from across the pond, released their fifth studio album on Oct. 14. Their album, titled Being Funny in a Foreign Language, consists of 11 songs. The overall sound of the album is consistent with their […]
Read moreThe Commas Interview
Jordyn Comma is a third year student at The University of San Diego. Born and raised in San Diego, California he and his two brothers — Lenny and Cam — form the very talented music group, We The Commas. All three brothers sing, while Lenny and Cam play the guitar and Jordyn plays the drums.
Read moreHoney Co. Interview
Alannah Winston is a fourth year student at USD. She’s originally from Kansas and she has teamed up with her cousin Tyler Bertani who has studied Worship Ministry at Hillsong College’s International Leadership program. Together they form the sonic lovechild of SZA, Syd of The Internet, and Frank Ocean.
Read moreAre the Grammys losing their credibility?
Are the Grammys losing their credibility? Marley Davis-Hewitt / Contributor On Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, The Weeknd performed at the Super Bowl after having an astonishingly historical year in music. His number one album “After Hours” had major record breaking hits like “Heartless” and “Blinding Lights.” American entertainment media magazine […]
Read moreWhy Black Women in Music Deserve More Love
History shows that music genres such as Blues, Country, House, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Rock and Roll, Rhythm and Blues, and Techno music all would not exist without Black people. However, a lot of individuals’ favorite songs then and now would not exist without Black women specifically.
Read moreMariah Carey The Rarities Album Review
Mariah Carey The Rarities Album ReviewIvana Gilger / USD Radio Mariah CareyAlbum: The RaritiesLabel: Columbia RecordsRelease Date: October 2, 2020 Mariah Carey released her 17th studio album, “The Rarities,” on Oct. 2, 2020. The album contains 32 songs and totals to two hours and sixteen minutes. The album is a […]
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