Dustin Ragucos

Album reviewer and poptimist. I like saying "cool beans" a lot.
DiscoveryHEAR THIS: IYVES
October 26. 2015 | By Dustin Ragucos

HEAR THIS: IYVES

IYVES is reaching her hand from the other side of a waterfall. She’s ready to play soul for you.

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DiscoveryHEAR THIS: Saintseneca
October 18. 2015 | By Dustin Ragucos

HEAR THIS: Saintseneca

That little voice in your head telling you to chill out? It’s secretly Saintseneca. Or at least, it will be.

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Album Reviews“Are You Alone?” by Majical Cloudz
October 16. 2015 | By Dustin Ragucos

“Are You Alone?” by Majical Cloudz

Majical Cloudz’ take on sadness in Are You Alone? is amplified by necessary glimmers of scattered hope.

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DiscoveryHEAR THIS: Fleurie
October 12. 2015 | By Dustin Ragucos

HEAR THIS: Fleurie

Fleurie will light fires in the sky and in your heart.

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DiscoveryHEAR THIS: Air Waves
October 03. 2015 | By Dustin Ragucos

HEAR THIS: Air Waves

Feel the warmth of Air Waves.

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Album Reviews“New Bermuda” by Deafheaven
October 02. 2015 | By Dustin Ragucos

“New Bermuda” by Deafheaven

If you didn’t surrender to blackness with Deafheaven’s previous releases, then New Bermuda will push you into the dark depths.

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FeaturesEXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW + FREE TICKETS: Civil Twilight @ Brick & Mortar Music Hall, SF 10/10/15
October 02. 2015 | By Dustin Ragucos

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW + FREE TICKETS: Civil Twilight @ Brick & Mortar Music Hall, SF 10/10/15

We had the privilege of chatting with Civil Twilight’s Steven McKellar ahead of the band’s show at Brick and Mortar in SF on 10/10/15. Speaking of which, wanna go for free?!

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Album Reviews“Every Open Eye” by Chvrches
September 26. 2015 | By Dustin Ragucos

“Every Open Eye” by Chvrches

For Chvrches’ sophomore release Every Open Eye, being formulaic is a good problem to have.

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