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Julieta Venegas performing at the House of Blues in San Diego on Sept. 19. Issa Lozano, City Times.

Julieta Venegas transcends Mexican pop music with new album ‘Los Momentos’

Issa Lozano September 29, 2013

Tijuana native Julieta Venegas kicked off the second date of her "Los Momentos" North American tour here at San Diego's very own House of Blues as part of their 20th Anniversary on Sept. 19.It marked the...

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British alternative rock band The 1975. Official image.

The 1975’s debut album is what pop music should be

Angelica Wallingford September 25, 2013

After 11 years and four EPs, The 1975 finally released their long awaited self-titled debut album and it was worth every second of the wait.The 1975 have been gaining rapid momentum since the release of...

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Dr. Awkward. Official image.

Local artist takes hip-hop to next level

Angelica Wallingford September 21, 2013

Hip-hop and nerd culture are two things that don’t necessarily go hand in hand but in the case of San Diego’s own Dr. Awkward, they blend together perfectly. Dr. Awkward ---- real name Joshua...

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The Mad Decent Block Party was held in the Petco Park parking lot on Sept. 15. Michelle Moran, City Times.

Mad Decent Block Party’s last stop in San Diego

Michelle Moran September 21, 2013

Thousands of young music fans dressed in everything from tank tops to booty shorts convened inside the Petco Park parking lot in the Gasplamp to witness some of the best DJs in the music game. The last...

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Charlie XCX at the House of Blues in San Diego over the summer. Issa Lozano, City Times.

A pop star with substance

Issa Lozano September 14, 2013
"I Love It," Charli XCX brings new life to the pop genre
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“Guys and Dolls” production underway

Leeann Rose September 14, 2013

The hustle and bustle of New York City will soon be making its way to City College's Saville Theatre. On Aug. 31, 25 students auditioned for the fall musical “Guys and Dolls.” A second round...

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Myyki Blanco. Official Facebook image.

Queer rapper Mykki Blanco set to perform at Porter’s Pub

Issa Lozano September 8, 2013

Queer Rapper Mykki Blanco is set to perform as a part of the "Initiation Tour" at UCSD's Porter's Pub on Sept. 13. Michael Quattlebaum Jr. aka Mykki Blanco is living in the future. A place where the binary...

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Lil Wayne and other Young Money Entertainment artists will perform at the Sleep Train Wireless Amphitheatre on August 27. Official Facebook image.

SD’s eclectic fall concerts

Christopher Handloser August 18, 2013

Even though it likely reads “CLOSED” next to that last class you needed, the fall music scene in San Diego is wide open. From rap royalty in Chula Vista to baroque pop in North Park, the city is primed...

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Foals frontman Yannis Philippakis during a live performance at House of Blues in downtown on Aug. 8. Issa Lozano, City Times.

Foals ignites a ‘Flame’ in San Diego

Issa Lozano August 16, 2013

If you've never seen U.K. band Foals before you missed out on one of the best live acts to hit the House of Blues stage this summer.With shows on the tour selling out, their date in San Diego was no exception...

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by J. Rae Chipera, City Times

Chicano Park Day embraces its cultural roots with festival

Angela Calderon May 21, 2013

After gaining a place on the National Register of historic places, Chicano Park was full of people celebrating Chicano Park Day on April 20.“It’s a very cultural day. I appreciate it when people...

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City students nominated for Emmys

Elizabeth Carson May 20, 2013

Three RTVC students at City have been nominated for student Emmy Awards. The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Pacific Southwest chapter has nominated James L. Smith II, Alice Kim and...

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Nash performs at The Observatory in Santa Ana on May 9. Issa Lozano, City Times

This one’s for the naysayers

Issa Lozano May 20, 2013
Singer Kate Nash's new album is a riot
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