In recent years, Korean pop music has achieved a new level of popularity in the U.S. Members of the CSULB community weighed in on why they have become part of the obsession.
Music
This category shouldn’t be confused with performing arts. Articles in the music category are more contemporary music, focusing more on contemporary bands and solo artists. This category will also be a home for album reviews.
Fitz and The Tantrums release new album ‘All The Feels,’ and it lives up to the album title
The indie pop band released their fourth studio album, taking an optimistic look at the ups and downs in life.
Tove Lo’s newest album, ‘Sunshine Kitty,’ is a gloomy hit
The album reflects confidence through her recognizable indie-pop style. The Swedish singer-songwriter returns with a fresh take on life.
Blink-182 disappoints fans once again with their new album ‘NINE’
The band’s latest album reminds listeners why they should have hung it up a long time ago. In an effort to fuse its past and present sound, Blink 182 falls short.
The Lumineers release third studio album, III
The Lumineers recent release tells the touching tale of the Sparks family and the struggle they face.
BROCKHAMPTON returns with its fifth studio album with lonely lyrics
The boys are back and this time, they brought “GINGER.” The hip hop group returns 11 months after its last album leaving behind the pessimism of the past and coming to terms with the present.
Mahalia journeys through heartbreak in her new album, ‘LOVE AND COMPROMISE’
Rising R&B star, Mahalia breaks into the scene with mellow jazz while dealing with the aftermath of heartbreak. Mahalia brings the soul with “LOVE AND COMPROMISE” and turns heartache into self-empowerment.
Rich Brian sails a different wave in his new album, ‘The Sailor’
It’s been two years since Rich Brian’s last album and in his latest album, “The Sailor,” he comes back strong. The album touches on topics such as his family, his home country, his recent breakup and what the meaning of life is in the eyes of a 19-year-old.
Who Is Just Like Heaven For?
Throwing back with artists, fans and bloggers ahead of the new festival about where this 2010 indie pop nostalgia is coming from barely a decade later.
Adam Cruz gives LBSU hip-hop with heart.
This weeks noontime events featured the Southgate native and his life story.