The first thing I noticed when I arrived at the 88rising’s Head in the Clouds festival was the sheer number of diverse people who were present. While many of them were of eastern descent, which makes sense considering the fact 88rising is a primarily eastern-based label, it was just so interesting seeing how true theyContinue reading “88rising Head in the Clouds Music and Arts Festival @ the LA State Historic Park in Los Angeles (9/22/18)”
Author Archives: Fabian Garcia
150-word track review: SLOW DANCING IN THE DARK – Joji
Joji continues to impress me with his unmatched understanding of music. I was incredibly skeptical about his newest venture as I noticed he’s been departing from his older lo-fi roots instead focusing his efforts on more commercially beneficial sound. However, his newest single for his upcoming sophomore album BALLADS1 has dispelled any sort of fearsContinue reading “150-word track review: SLOW DANCING IN THE DARK – Joji”
The painful truth behind The Truman Show
In some aspects, The Truman Show is a better representation of our current world than the one it was meant to reflect. Originally released in 1998 the film centers around Truman Burbank in a society that, unbeknownst to him, is completely fabricated. The time period is enough to establish the film was supposed to reflectContinue reading “The painful truth behind The Truman Show”
A light criticism of “desktop films”
Searching is the directorial debut by Aneesh Chaganty and tells its story almost entirely through a computer screen. While there’s nothing new there it’s certainly an interesting choice, especially for someones very first feature-length film. However, that begs the question. With this inherent stipulation cinematically, does the film still manage to be entertaining? Surprisingly, yes. IContinue reading “A light criticism of “desktop films””
150-word track review: Cake – Scott James
Scott James grapples with the loss of innocence in the opener to his 2017 album Shelter Island Heights. He begins by saying: Now I’ve done it too. It’s funny how it happens. These ominous words carry their tension throughout the track as James continues to lament his choices even going into denial halfway through asContinue reading “150-word track review: Cake – Scott James”
My problem with teen novels epitomized in one book part 1/2
A few years ago, back when I was a freshman in high school, a girl I had a hopeless crush on recommended me a book. Despite having little to no information, guidelines, or knowledge of its core demographic I quickly sprung at the opportunity to have something to talk about with her. It took me aboutContinue reading “My problem with teen novels epitomized in one book part 1/2”
An angel fallen from grace: Father John Misty – God’s Favorite Customer
I came out of Father John Misty’s third album: Pure Comedy with a bad taste in my mouth. After giving it a listen or two I was inevitably turned off by Joshua Tillman’s insufferable ability to portray himself as a character who’s sanctimonious. Yet, here I am a year later singing the praises of his newest studioContinue reading “An angel fallen from grace: Father John Misty – God’s Favorite Customer”
150-word track review: In the Zone – Ken Ashcorp
Ken Ashcorp is one of those artists that’s consistently able to floor me. Whether it be by his masterfully created ballads or his ability to sing about anything and make it sound good, he always finds a way to fascinate my delicate mind. This track is obviously no different. In its most raw essence, theContinue reading “150-word track review: In the Zone – Ken Ashcorp”
150-word track review: Come Smile With Me – Sleepspent
If there’s one thing I love it’s a song that puts me at ease while simultaneously being fast. Sleepspent is able to capture this very specific tone in such an impressive and engaging fashion. The track has themes of isolation in its lyrics while ultimately recounting a story of self-destruction. When the world falls asleepContinue reading “150-word track review: Come Smile With Me – Sleepspent”
150-word track review: Okay – Temporex
It’s incredibly rare when you find a song that you relate to so much you’d’ve thought it was written especially for you. Such is the case of this bubbly track by Joseph N. Flores AKA Temporex. The track details the age-old struggle of being separated by the one you call yours. Baby, I don’t knowContinue reading “150-word track review: Okay – Temporex”
Turn off the Bright Lights 