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A closer look at surf rock
EIC August 2, 2018Written by: Andrea Renney [embed]https://open.spotify.com/user/arenney-us/playlist/31GTDKD04s4Y499C27qypN[/embed] While studying abroad in San Diego in the spring, I embraced all things southern California: freeway traffic, “studying” on the beach, and In-N-Out Burger. Already a garage-rock and punk-rock enthusiast, the natural progression for the California version of myself was to get more into surf rock. Often characterized by an extensive use of reverberation in guitars, lo-fi recording technologies, and an inherent danceability, surf rock became popular in the 1950s and ‘60s, with well-known artists like Dick Dale and the Beach Boys emerging out of southern California. The influence of this…
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A closer look at classic pop punk
EIC July 17, 2018Written by: Eva Zhu Pop punk is exactly what the name suggests: catchy pop melodies and lyrics about adolescent romance, mixed with distorted guitar and power chords. Who says you can’t headbang to punk rock guitar riffs while singing along…
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