NAMM Show Makes Its 2020 Debut
Megan De Lara, A&E Editor
January 27, 2020
NAMM kicked off its annual celebration of music on Thursday to an intense crowd of industry veterans, newcomers and hopefuls. The convention, full name the National Association of Music Merchants, takes place at the Anaheim Convention Center in California and is one of the world’s largest music product...
Music Professor Gives Students a Chance to Succeed with ‘Frank and Friends’ Concert
Megan De Lara, A&E Editor
November 22, 2019
If one were to ask Professor Frank Accardo the year “Frank and Friends” started, there would be no definite answer. However, he could easily state why he brings it back year after year: for the students. “We don’t really have a guitar ensemble or a guitar studio class where [students] have...
Nuestras Raíces Returns to Rio for Master Class in Folklórico
Megan De Lara, A&E Editor
November 10, 2019
For the third time this semester, Dr. Argelia Andrade and Professor Xocoyotzin Herrera visited campus to bring Mexican culture to students through music and dance. The event took place in the Lower Quad Wednesday morning and was one in a series of performances and master classes Rio Hondo has hosted...
StageCoach 2020 Lineup
Kaitlyn Leyva, Assosiate Editor
October 18, 2019
California's biggest country music festival has finally released its 2020 lineup. The three day music event is returning for its 14th year in Indio California from April 24-26, 2020. Thomas Rhett, Carrie Underwood, and Eric Church will be the opening acts on each of the three days. This will be Thomas...
King’s Prophet: Harmonious Complexity That’s Simply Meant to Be
Megan De Lara, A&E Editor
October 9, 2019
Rock and roll can be simple in many cases – mix the drums, bass and guitar together, then throw in some vocals and you’re set. The formula is simple, effective, and doesn’t need much more added to the recipe. But even complex can be extraordinary, especially if the puzzle pieces fall effortlessly...
Green Day Partner with NHL Under Two-Year Contract
Megan De Lara, A&E Editor
October 2, 2019
The National Hockey League (NHL) officially announced a 2 year contract with pop-punk band Green Day on Monday. The partnership will include performances, appearances, and other promotional collaborations for NBCSN's Wednesday Night Hockey. Chief Content Officer and Executive Vice President Steve Ma...
Trío Chicontepec Brings Music of Mexico To Rio Hondo
Megan De Lara, A&E Editor
September 19, 2019
World-renowned Trío Chicontepec introduced their unique sound and skill to students in the Wray Theater on September 23. The trio (comprised of founder Rolando Hernandez, his son Jorge Hernandez, and Dr. Edgar Hernandez) shared the history and technique of Son Huasteco, a type of Mexican folk music. Dr. ...
Goth-Rocker Peter Murphy Makes Full Recovery After Heart Attack
Megan De Lara, A&E Editor
September 3, 2019
Legendary “godfather of goth” Peter Murphy, 62, has made a full recovery after suffering a heart attack earlier last month. The singer experienced shortness of breath prior to a performance and was rushed to Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. Once there, Murphy was treated by cardiologist Dr....
Drake and J. Cole Working Together
Joseph Rodriguez, writer/reporter
April 18, 2019
Rappers, Drake and J. Cole are two of the most influential artists in the music industry. Both are currently in the top 50 for most Spotify streams and have a combined 11 studio albums. They are also regarded as some of the best rappers of all time. The two have worked on music before with one of their...
New Artist Billie Eilish Setting Records
Ashley Lozano, Staff Writer
April 12, 2019
Up and coming artist, Billie Eilish, is setting record sales after the release of her first album, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? An Up and Coming New Artist The 17-year-old from Los Angeles began as a dancer but quit after an injury. Eilish began showing interest in music at the age 11 aft...
The Game of Thrones Season 8 Playlist on Spotify is Here
Cesar E. Gonzalez, Reporter
April 11, 2019
The final countdown to the last season of Game of Thrones featured on HBO is finally upon us! What better way to guess an outcome of the finale with the announcement of a music playlist. Titled, "Game of Thrones: The End is Coming," was put together by the two co-creators of the show and is a total of f...
Solange’s New Album ‘When I Get Home’ Gives The Vibes we Need for 2019
Erika Suarez, Podcast Director
March 7, 2019
Solange Knowles was dropping hints about the album on the social media platform Black Planet, which was once the largest Black online community. Images and videos depicting the southern black life on the platform hinted that the R&B singer was about to release a new album. Now that it's finally ...
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