Reflecting on the Legacy of Elliott Smith
byThe tragedy of the brilliant artist who died too young is an archetype that resonates profoundly in our culture. Be it Amy Winehouse, Kurt…
Music
When an Album Becomes a Farewell
byI was excited to write about Purple Mountains for this issue of the magazine. Released July 12th, the album Purple Mountains and the accompanying…
And We Back
byIt’s the big day! The album is out, and it’s quite literally entitled The Big Day. Chance the Rapper is back in the game…
Clairo Sharpens Her Songwriting and Sound on Charming Debut Album Immunity
byFor an artist such as Clairo, who burst onto the music scene with DIY pop singles that found viral streaming success, a lot of…
From Stan to Star: The Cancellation and Subsequent Redemption of Lil Nas X
Cancel culture prevents artists, like Lil Nas X, from growing past their youthful ignorance
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Growing up is hard, but growing up in the public eye can be even harder. Every day we make mistakes. We make wrong turns,…
The Complete Oral History Of The Time That The Beatles Died On Tokyo Disneyland Splash Mountain
byWe all remember where we were the day it happened: July 27th, 1996. Perhaps you were buying groceries when you saw the newspaper: BEATLES…
Meeting Mattress
byOn the bleakest day of February, also known as Valentine’s Day and Oregon’s Birthday, I met Mattress (aka Rex Marshall, Circulation and Collection Maintenance…
Girlpool Uncovers Identity Amidst “Chaos”
byIndividuality is integral in art. Regardless of whether every given artist always strives to achieve it or not, it is often a major deciding…
2018 in Music: Musical Leaps Forward
byRanking music is tricky business. Music isn’t inherently competitive. Different artists set out to make their music with different goals, working within the structures…
2018 in Music: Staff Picks
The Pacific Sentinel's staff discusses some memorable music from 2018
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To reflect on the music of 2018, we asked our staff and contributors to discuss one piece of music that was particularly meaningful or…