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Album Review: “Kings of The New Age” (State Champs were right, they’re ‘Here to Stay’)
Megan Courtney
  • May 21
  • 2 min

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...
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Album Review: Weiland is Not Afraid to Experiment with the Familiar on "Vices"
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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Concert Photography & Event Review: The XOXO Tour // House of Blues San Diego 4.21.22
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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Concert Photography & Event Review: Cage The Elephant & SWMRS // UK Tour 2020
Kirsty Fox
  • Mar 22, 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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Artist Spotlight: Salt Ashes drops new EP ’counting crosses’
Taylor Dietrich
  • Mar 12, 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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Concert Photography & Event Review: State Champs // Upstate Concert Hall 12.22.19
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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Artist Spotlight: Eliza & The Delusionals Top Charts With U.S. Debut Single “Just Exist“
Taylor Dietrich
  • Dec 15, 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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Greetings From “Whatever USA“, Hoodie Allen‘s introspective new album
Taylor Dietrich
  • Aug 29, 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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Courtney Noe brings the boldness with new single, “Woman on the Prowl“
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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The 1984 Draft Make Good Choices With Their Brand New LP
Taylor Dietrich
  • Jul 28, 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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Project Revise: Rising UK Band Proves Punk Isn’t Really Dead
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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Corey Durkin: A Brief Introduction To The Singer Songwriter Who’s Full Of Suprises
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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The Whining Pussys: Punk Rock, Punchlines, And Everything In Between
Lexy Bouras
  • Jul 12, 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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EP Review: Eye-C Phones Home With “Long Distant Calls“
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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Track Review: Panic! At The Disco brings optimism and heart to upcoming album with “High Hopes“
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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A R I Z O N A: Where They’ve Been and Where They’re Going
Taylor Dietrich
  • Apr 14, 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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EP Review: Local Rock Band Glass Radio Proclaims “Time’s Up“ (But They’re Just Getting Started)
Lexy Bouras
  • Apr 7, 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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Album Review: Inner Demons Come Out To Play In Stephen James’ “Optimum“
Taylor Dietrich
  • Mar 27, 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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Track Review: Shape Pitaki’s New Single “Like An Indian“
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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Track Review: Gearheart’s new single “Be Here Tonight“
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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