Outside Lands 2013: It’s Not All About the Headliners

May 9, 2013 | Kiyana Salkeld | One Comment   The official Outside Lands 2013 lineup was released just over two weeks ago, and, I will admit, I found myself feeling a bit underwhelmed at first. The big name bands I had hoped for  - The xx, Alt-J, The Lumineers, Mumford and Sons, The Postal Service, etc. - were noticeably absent; essentially, Read More

“Vacationland” Hits Berkeley

May 1, 2013 | Kiyana Salkeld In conjunction with ASUC SUPERB, Sperry Topsider’s college concert tour – “Vactionaland” – graced Memorial Glade with its presence this past Friday. After visiting West Coast schools such as UC San Diego and Loyola Marymount, the tour culminated on the Berkeley campus with performances Read More

Arrested Development to Return in May

April 10, 2013 | Kiyana Salkeld The newest installment of “the story of a wealthy family who lost everything, and the one son who had no choice but to keep them all together” has officially been given a release date. Clear your schedules, because after a seven-year absence, Arrested Development’s fourth season will be available Read More

Vampire Weekend’s Triumphant Return

April 2, 2013 | Kiyana Salkeld   2013 is already shaping up to be an exciting year for new music – Justin Timberlake’s widely hyped 20/20 Experience has already hit stores while artists from Beyonce to Thom Yorke are continuing to make us wait for the interim. With so many big releases in the works, this article is Read More

Feeling 22

March 17, 2013 | Kiyana Salkeld http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgFeZr5ptV8 The music video accompanying the release of Taylor Swift’s new single, 22, made its way onto the Internet this past week, and its content surprised no one. It’s a very bright and cute depiction of girlfriends hanging out and enjoying each others' company. Read More

Free Shows on Campus: SUPERB Spring 2013 Concert Lineup

March 4, 2013 | Kiyana Salkeld     For those who have spent any extended length of time on the Berkeley campus, it is hard not to have at the very least been exposed to the name SUPERB. But who is SUPERB? What is their function? SUPERB – Student Union Program, Entertainment, and Recreation Board – describes Read More

Who to Expect at Outside Lands 2013

February 17, 2013 | Kiyana Salkeld | 8 Comments Mark your calendars, the sixth installment of the Outside Lands Music Festival has been scheduled for the second weekend in August (the 9th through the 11th) and will accommodate 75,000 festival attendees, a 10,000 person increase from last year. In addition to this, Another Planet Entertainment, Read More

Your Ultimate Bay Area Concert Scheduling Guide for Spring 2013

January 30, 2013 | Kiyana Salkeld On my 18th birthday, I attended my very first concert. I was ushered into the San Diego Sports Arena, at which point I waited patiently for pop superstar Lady Gaga to hit the stage (I know what you’re thinking and the answer to your question is yes, I probably am the coolest person ever, and Read More