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Mike Huguenor on January 12, 2022
Not many bands land their biggest hit on their ninth album, but REO Speedwagon proved the rare exception with 1980’s Hi Infidelity. Released at the tail end of the year, it became the biggest selling rock record of 1981, landing the band a #1 hit in the arena-sized power ballad “Keep On…
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Alec Adams on January 12, 2022
Jack Harlow isn’t afraid to ask bold questions of his listeners, such as in his song “WHATS POPPIN,” which dares to ask—what is popping? The answer of course is “Jack Harlow’s career,” as the man has been on a meteoric rise to the top of the rap game since his 2020 debut…
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Elliott Sky Case on December 29, 2021
Starting from a single viral video, the tenors, baritones and basses of Straight No Chaser have dominated the a cappella scene for over a decade now. The group’s blow-up led to two gold records featuring irreverent arrangements of beloved holiday classics. 2013’s star-studded Under The Influence (which itself has a holiday edition!)…
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Alec Adams on December 22, 2021
Christmas music is good! I normally try to avoid injecting such controversial takes into this paper, but it needs to be said. While the detractors of Christmas music are sometimes deafening in their criticism, I sleep well at night knowing that I’m on the same team as Dave Koz. The saxophone virtuoso…
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Kyle Martin on December 1, 2021
Zeds Dead—one of the most popular names in electronic music—is throwing an exciting display of booming bass, flashing lights and rapid-fire electro-beats on Saturday. Dylan “DC” Mamid and Zack “Hooks” Rapp-Rovan, the two behind the Canadian duo, started in the electronic world in 2009 and have mashed the gas ever since. With…
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Kyle Martin on November 17, 2021
Columbian pop rock star Camilo Echeverry will be filling up the San Jose Civic Sunday for a Latin music party. After soaring to the top of Latin pop music through the pandemic, Camilo is finally looking to take some of his top hits on the road and show people what this music…
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Jay Edgar on November 10, 2021
For the second time ever, New Japan Pro Wrestling is drop-kicking into San Jose. Long a cult sensation in the US, NJPW has brought some of the best talent in the world. American wrestling superstars like the Young Bucks and AJ Styles cut their teeth first in the promotion, and homegrown stars…
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Grace Stetson on October 27, 2021
It’s time to dance around, and Colombian singer-songwriter Karol G knows how to get listeners on their feet. This Monday, the versatile reggaeton and Latin trap singer will headline the San Jose Civic as part of the Bichota Tour, hitting 21 cities across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Karol G broke ground…
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Alec Adams on October 27, 2021
Bisbal till you fall! When the famed reality-television alumni released his latest record, En Tus Planes, in January 2020, Kobe Bryant was still alive and the phrase “social distance” would’ve been a word salad with no discernible meaning. Despite some unfortunate timing, the record’s hit single “Si Tú La Qieres”—on which he…
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Alec Adams on October 20, 2021
RL Grime has long enjoyed the best of both worlds—whether he’s collaborating with A-Listers from the world of hip-hop, EDM or traditional pop, genre has never been able to limit the LA producer’s magic touch. He can bring in millions of streams and still maintain the DIY ethos of his soundcloud roots.…
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