Album Review: “Kings of The New Age” (State Champs were right, they’re ‘Here to Stay’)
Long-awaited since the release of Living Proof back in summer 2018, State Champs have finally given us the gift of their new album, Kings...
Celina Chase
- May 20
- 4 min
Album Review: Weiland is Not Afraid to Experiment with the Familiar on "Vices"
Weiland is a rapper/artist new to the scene and quick to take it by storm. His short but eclectic discography is enough to showcase his...
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Sara Rosenthal
- Apr 23
- 2 min
Concert Photography & Event Review: The XOXO Tour // House of Blues San Diego 4.21.22
In between COVID, artist’s precautionary touring schedules, and life getting in the way, I have not attended a concert in about two...
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Kirsty Fox
- Mar 21, 2020
- 1 min
Concert Photography & Event Review: Cage The Elephant & SWMRS // UK Tour 2020
This February, I was lucky enough to photograph a headline set that can only be described as electric. Cage The Elephant exploded onto...
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Taylor Dietrich
- Mar 11, 2020
- 1 min
Artist Spotlight: Salt Ashes drops new EP ’counting crosses’
While many of us may find comfort in sticking to just one or two genres of music, there is nothing like cleansing your palate with...
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Taylor Dietrich
- Dec 26, 2019
- 2 min
Concert Photography & Event Review: State Champs // Upstate Concert Hall 12.22.19
There is nothing like being home for the holidays. And thanks to State Champs, Upstate New York served as home or many people who were...
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Taylor Dietrich
- Dec 14, 2019
- 1 min
Artist Spotlight: Eliza & The Delusionals Top Charts With U.S. Debut Single “Just Exist“
This is not a drill: alternative rock has a new leading lady on the rise and she goes by the name of Eliza. She and her band, The...
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Taylor Dietrich
- Aug 28, 2019
- 4 min
Greetings From “Whatever USA“, Hoodie Allen‘s introspective new album
On April 10th, 2012, an EP by the name of All American debuted at number one on the iTunes ‘Top Albums’ chart. The artist behind the...
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Rhiannon Leigh
- Jun 19, 2019
- 1 min
Courtney Noe brings the boldness with new single, “Woman on the Prowl“
Back with her brand new single “Woman on the Prowl”, the devilishly confident, Oregon-raised Courtney Noe continues to flawlessly express...
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Taylor Dietrich
- Jul 27, 2018
- 3 min
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...
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Taylor Dietrich
- Jul 25, 2018
- 3 min
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...
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Lexy Bouras
- Jul 15, 2018
- 2 min
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...
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Lexy Bouras
- Jul 11, 2018
- 3 min
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...
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Lexy Bouras
- May 24, 2018
- 3 min
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...
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Lexy Bouras
- May 23, 2018
- 2 min
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,...
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Taylor Dietrich
- Apr 13, 2018
- 4 min
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...
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Lexy Bouras
- Apr 6, 2018
- 5 min
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...
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Taylor Dietrich
- Mar 26, 2018
- 5 min
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...
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Lexy Bouras
- Mar 25, 2018
- 2 min
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...
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Lexy Bouras
- Mar 17, 2018
- 2 min
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...
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