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EP Review: Sage Charmaine serves punchy pop on debut EP “don’t leave me“
A present-day pop princess, Sage Charmaine is like a Lisa Frank character come to life. Behind the pink hair, sparkles, and sassy smile,...
Lexy Bouras
May 30, 20193 min read


Female fronted rock trio Tarah Who? delivers brutal artistry in “Numb Killer“ music video
TW // This music video's artistic direction features strobe lights, flashing imagery, and fake blood. Art does not always come in the...
Lexy Bouras
Feb 10, 20191 min read


Track Review: De’Wayne Jackson kickstarts year with hip hop manifesto “Let It Bang“
A smooth intro of soft horns blend in with lightly computerized vocals to start off “Let It Bang”. However, the calm R&B vibe doesn’t...
Lexy Bouras
Jan 28, 20192 min read


Track Review: Z Berg Gives Us a First Kiss to Face a New Year of Music with “The Bad List“
Z Berg did not intend to begin 2019 on a light note as she released “The Bad List” on the cusp of the New Year. Featuring Ryan Ross...
Rhiannon Leigh
Jan 5, 20192 min read


The 1984 Draft Make Good Choices With Their Brand New LP
Many current indie music lovers once went through a punk phase. Occasionally, those indie lovers would like to once again feel as if...
Taylor Dietrich
Jul 27, 20183 min read


Project Revise: Rising UK Band Proves Punk Isn’t Really Dead
A lot of my pieces on Us For Once are about punk rock. I believe in the scene wholeheartedly and find myself always looking for new...
Taylor Dietrich
Jul 25, 20183 min read


Corey Durkin: A Brief Introduction To The Singer Songwriter Who’s Full Of Suprises
Life is nothing more than a series of moments that piece themselves together to create our own individual journeys. Us For Once was...
Lexy Bouras
Jul 15, 20182 min read


The Whining Pussys: Punk Rock, Punchlines, And Everything In Between
When Us For Once first stumbled across the Whining Pussys, we expected to hear some solid, no-frills, good rock music. However, it’s...
Lexy Bouras
Jul 11, 20183 min read


EP Review: “The Last Time You’ll Love Me” by Lighterburns takes back and rebrands heartbreak
“I’m never okay...” Three words sung out of silence, leading into something more. Sadness, heartbreak, and desperation blend into...
Lexy Bouras
Jun 12, 20183 min read


EP Review: Eye-C Phones Home With “Long Distant Calls“
Coming back from the cosmic journey that was their last album, “E”, Eye-C has just returned to make another connection with their newest...
Lexy Bouras
May 24, 20183 min read


Track Review: Panic! At The Disco brings optimism and heart to upcoming album with “High Hopes“
A few seconds into an perfectly crafted horn intro, Panic! At The Disco's newest single jumps straight to the point. "Had to have high,...
Lexy Bouras
May 23, 20182 min read


A R I Z O N A: Where They’ve Been and Where They’re Going
Here at Us For Once, we strongly believe in paying attention to opening bands, being respectful during their sets, and remembering their...
Taylor Dietrich
Apr 13, 20184 min read


EP Review: Local Rock Band Glass Radio Proclaims “Time’s Up“ (But They’re Just Getting Started)
Opening with a flashy guitar intro, Glass Radio’s newest single “Are You Going My Way?” grabs the listener’s attention. It’s loud enough...
Lexy Bouras
Apr 6, 20185 min read


Album Review: Inner Demons Come Out To Play In Stephen James’ “Optimum“
To read Us For Once's exclusive interview with Stephen James, click here, or alternatively, follow the link at the bottom of this...
Taylor Dietrich
Mar 26, 20185 min read


Track Review: Shape Pitaki’s New Single “Like An Indian“
Opening with a layered bass/guitar guitar intro, “Like An Indian” makes an intriguing entrance. The first vocals are sure to captivate...
Lexy Bouras
Mar 25, 20182 min read


Track Review: Gearheart’s new single “Be Here Tonight“
Sometimes a song just stops you in your tracks- literally. Last week as I was walking out of class at CSUF, I heard some noise coming...
Lexy Bouras
Mar 17, 20182 min read


Album Review: Eye-C’s “E“ delivers a cinematic and stimulating interstellar journey.
As you all know, Us For Once abbreviates to UFO … Coincidence? We think not. While travelling through space and time, we recently came...
Lexy Bouras
Feb 5, 20184 min read


Hidden Messages: An in-depth analysis of “Bishop’s Knife Trick“ by Fall Out Boy.
EDIT (1/19/19): Wow, one year since MANIA and one year since I published this piece. I'm still overwhelmed by all the attention and...
Lexy Bouras
Jan 20, 20189 min read


Album Review: Fall Out Boy’s “MANIA“, the purple wave has hit!
pur·ple noun, adjective 1. The color intermediate between red and blue 2. The visual manifestation of MANIA, seventh studio album by...
Lexy Bouras
Jan 20, 20187 min read


“Where They’ve Been“, an abstract look into Fall Out Boy’s previous discography.
Pre-hiatus Fall Out Boy speaks to the trials of being young. It’s something terrible and relatable and the key to the band’s early...
Lexy Bouras
Jan 20, 20183 min read
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