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A League of Their Own: Rock Edition - Emily Lopez Generations of Sound: How Tech Shaped My Musical Identity - Gabi Angiuli Growing up - Bashar Talib Venue junkie favorites Sofia Ayala Graduation - Viridiana Salgado California belongs to you - Emily Valdez Nostalgic music - Tanisha Naik Soothe the Soul - Yulie Ledesma

MEET THE S STAFF Sofia Ayala

Bashar Talib Designer

Emily Valdez

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Viridiana Salgado

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Tanisha Naik

Gabi Angiuli

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Yulie Ledesma Writer

Emily Lopez Writer

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Rock ‘n’ roll is filled with high, intense energy and a message of rebellion or changing the status quo. This includes who is performing in this genre. It is no question all-male or man-lead bands have been and still are the majority of rock, kicking the women to the curb. As a kid, it was really important to me to listen to alternative and rock music that had the spotlight on women; I looked up to them in a way. As I learned more about the industry and how they treated e a passion that followed such sexism. Women carved a path for themselves and more to follow in later years, many of which are included here, but they faced such hardships to get there. From media backlash always setting them up to be a difficult person just because they don’t allow themselves to be pushed around, having to be the best musician in the room to even get acknowledged, or in some of the worst cases, being physically taken advantage of.

It’s important to be aware of the environment these powerful women were stepping into, and the environment they are still surviving in. Although the world has become a more welcoming place for women in rock, many women face similar situations as those from the 60s. I graRock ‘n’ roll is filled with high, intense energy and a message of rebellion or changing the status quo.

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Generations of Sound: How Tech Shaped My Musical Identity by Gabi Angiuli

My parents were born in the late 1960s, were kids in the 1970s, teens in the 1980s, and young adults, in the 1990s. Arguably, they were dealt the best cards when it comes to music consumption, and watching the evolution of music technology over time. Music has played an integral part in both my parents lives, as well as my own. I have been Heavily influenced by the technology of then and now, and it has directly influenced the way I consume music.

8 Track Cartridges

In the 1960s, 8 trackc asees were put on the market, and revolutionized the way music was played. Before, music was only played on record players with classic laser printed discs. The 8 Track were popularized in the 70s,.. On average, the 8 tracks were $5-8 for an album.The cartidge would be put into an 8 Track player, usually common in cars and homes, and would play music through magnetic tape technology that translated magnetic strips into sound. They were But, by the 1980s they were taken over by casees which became more popular, as they were smaller, portable and more convenient.

Sony Walkman TPS -L2

Car Radio

Cassees became more popularized through the development of the Sony Walkman.

Playing artists like Iron Maiden and The Cure, my dad would use the Walkman to listent to his favorite albums, as it was the newest technology that allowed for more convenient listening..

The portable device was released in 1979 . The conveneince of carrying the device with a set of headphones truly revolutionized personal music consumption.

My love for radio started with car radio. When my parents would drive me to school as a kid, KOST 103.5, 102.7 KISS FM, and Sirius XM would be on always,. I have fond memories of listening to radio shows too, such as “Ryan’s Roses”.

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My Mom and Dad

The Want and Need for Nostalgia While the rise of streaming has allowed for music to be more accessible and convenient, print media sales began to decline, and music was being consumed digitally. But, in the 2010s, there was a ressurgence of print media, with the younger generations beginning to purchase vinyls, record players and CDs again. There was a cultural shift and need for nostalgia, and I too began to grow and interest in purchasing print media again. Most of my money throughout my high school years went to purchasing vinyls and CDs. There too was something special about having physical copies of loved albums.

My CD Stack

iPod Shuffle2009

In Kindergarten, I got a purple iPod Shuffle that was my prized posession until I leveled up and got an iPod Touch in 4th grade. My cousin/best friend Ericka assisted in downloading my favorite tracks onto the iPod shuffle.

The iPod Shuffle Tracklist

Year 3000 by the Jonas Brothers - Good Morning Baltimore from the 2006 - adaptation of Hairspray - Hurricane by Bridit Mendler - The entire High School Musical Sountrack - Somewhere Only We Know (The Glee Version) Live While We’re Young by One Direction

So Tonight That I Might See by Mazzy Star When The Pawn by Fiona Apple - Best of by The Smiths - Blue by Joni Mitchell - Indigo Girls - The Whole Story by Kate Bush - Jagged Lile Pill by Alanis Morrisee - Come Away With Me by Norah Jones - Tidal by Fiona Apple - Grace by Jeff Buckley - The Record by Boygenius Bookends by Simon and Garfunkel - New Beginnings by Tracy Chapman - Back to Black by Amy Winehouse - American Idiot by Green Day - The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill

My Sony WH1000XM4 My current, and most favorite piece of technology that I use to consume music is my Sony WH1000XM4 headpones.

While I still don’t get the concept of bluetooth...they’re prey cool :)

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The perfect venue breathes life into music. Around Los Angeles, music is celebrated in various different locations.

Some owned by Goldenvoice, AEG, Live Nation or stand independently. As someone who is constantly attending concerts, I always dedicate time to look around the venue and appreciate what it has to offer. Some features I particularly look for is the architecture, interior design, location, or sound quality.

On sunset boulevard lies a small My fascination for music venues has led me to an interest in 100-capacity venue ]in the heart of owning one myself in the future. Each venue I have selected for Silverlake, called El Cid. The space this spread brings something unique and charming to the table. began as a jail-themed cafe in the I hope that if you attend one of these sometime, you can take early 1920’s and then transitioned a moment to appreciate its beauty too. into a theatre for the arts and finally in the 60’s, became a flamenco club.Today, the venue now hosts performances of all sorts including traditional flamenco performances every Saturday. I personally love the atmosphere at El Cid. You can just feel the history when you walk in. The venue has a gorgeous patio with string lights and the the inside consists of wooden ceilings and floors. I also love the photobooth inside to capture great memories with your loved ones.

The Echo is located right in Echo Park, conveniently around several eateries, grocery stores, and parks.

The inside is a small space with unique wallpaper, a bar that also serves food, a seating area, a small patio, and photo booth. I’m particularly drawn to The Echo because there is no bad spot in the room. I've seen artists such as Hemlock Springs, Steve Lacy, and Hello Mary. Each time I stood in a different spot and the sound and view were great. I’ve never had an issue with lines or ticketing a this venue, and the The staff are always nice. I lined up very early for Steve Lacy, and luckily there were many food options to choose from on the same street. I know parking can be a little tricky just because there's a lot of business in the area, so I recommend arriving a little early to leave time for parking.

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11 The Bellwether is a newer venue in Los Angeles. Owned by Teragram Presents, the venue opened in 2023 and is located in Downtown. Upon first entering, you are welcomed with a spacious main lounge with gorgeous wallpaper, lighting, a bar, and a well-organized merchandise wall. The layout in around the actual stage is also extremely spacious and I especially love how the general admission balcony that wraps all the way around the wall. My favorite aspect of this venue is the sound. Since its a new venue, you can really tell they splurged on a great sound system. No matter what genre, the vocals and instrumentals are always so crisp.The blue-neon lighting around the venue is a unique touch, and I also give them points for a gorgeous bathroom and stunning patio upstairs, along with several lounges/bars that also serves food!

The Masonic Lodge is located at LA’s iconic Hollywood Forever Cemetery, home of many famous burials. The land features gorgeous ponds, fountains, trees, and of course a perfect view of the Hollywood Sign.The Masonic lodge itself is a beautiful two story building with stained-glass windows, a calm seating area with dimmed lighting, and long room with high ceilings which is where performances take place. Performances feel so intimate and many say that you can feel the spirits that roam the property. There's definitely an eerie, but beautiful vibe in the building and I love how the sound echoes and bounces off the walls during live-performances. It honestly feels like you're at church, worshiping to your favorite music. I’d also like to mention that Hollywood Forever has outdoor performances and movie screenings on their Fairbanks Lawn. If you ever have the chance to go, I'd 100% recommend it.

The United Theater on Broadway located right in the heart of downtown LA. This venue was previously under the ACE Hotel, but recently gained new ownership. Fear not though, the space still holds the same beautiful architecture and historic atmosphere. My jaw quite literally dropped when I first walked into this building. The inside features high ceilings and gothic architecture that would leave any person eager to take out their phone to take pictures. I also love the bathrooms downstairs that have a separate room with mirrors and seats to freshen up. This is a seated venue which can hold up to 1,600 guests. The United takes the cake for the most beautiful venue in Los Angeles, in my opinion!

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graduation I always wondered what it look like when I graduated. I guess this is it.

Here are my stats: Age: 22 Total times harrassed in Titan Walk: 2 Total shows with Titan Radio: 45 Total semesters: 17 Total classes taken: 37 Besties made: 3 When: Fall 2024

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life without music would be bleak life without music would be bleak

life without music would be bleak life without music would be bleak The frst time I heard a classical song was when I watched an edit made by someone on Instagram of the movie Howl’s Movie Castle with the song Merry o /ound of ife playing a long. I don’t even remember the edit anymore it honestly probably wasn't anything crazy but I just remember thinking this is the best edit I’ve ever seen in my entire life. istening to that song just scratched something in my brain and made me feel an instant sense of relief.

I listen to various different genres depending on the kind of mood I’m in but none give the same effect as classical music.

It’s as if I’m in a wave simulation and I’m just chillin above the water without a care or concern in the world. Kind of corny but true8 I think the reason this is7 is because instead of the music telling us how we should feel or what to get out of it7 it’s all up to one’s own interpretation depending on state of mind or current emotions. In my case it often shuts up my current emotion and just brings forth clarity and calm. ife without music would truly be bleak.

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Its Great to be Young