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Wicked-Good Songs for your Halloween Function

Wicked-Good Songs for your Halloween Function

Ryan Nava, Writer October 31, 2024

As the weather gets cooler and the leaves change color, the spooky season is creeping up on us. Perhaps you’re throwing an all-out Halloween bash or a low-key get-together. Regardless, your function...

Talon Picks: Summer Anthems

Talon Picks: Summer Anthems

Mia Rotell and Scarlett Coit September 2, 2024

Nothing speaks true to summer like chilling by the pool, hanging out with friends, and bumping that one special playlist precisely curated since spring. Everywhere, musical artists release new beats...

Taylor Swift by Beth Garrabrant

The Tortured Poets Department

Emma Rodriguez, Writer May 10, 2024

Many albums were anticipated this spring, but none quite like The Tortured Poets Department, released on April 19th by the one and only Taylor Swift. Swift has been producing and releasing albums rapidly...

The Origin of Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Album

The Origin of Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Album

Gabriel Lozano, Writer May 8, 2024

The much-anticipated Act II: Cowboy Carter was released on March 29th,2024. It is a continuation of Beyoncé’s three-act project, beginning with Act I: Renaissance. Speculated to be a country album,...

The Merc in Old Town Temecula

Local Jazz Group Serenades Old Town Temecula

Alyssa Brookshire, Student Writer March 12, 2024

Tucked between the rustic, western-themed architecture of the historic Old Town Temecula and in the shadow of Town Square is The Merc. The Merc is a The Old Town Temecula Community Theater venue and hosts...

The New Record Store in Town: All About Discovery Records

The New Record Store in Town: All About Discovery Records

Pia Henson, Editor in Chief November 14, 2023

S.B. Mendoza is a Temecula native who joined and hosted “Bring Your Own Vinyl” (B.Y.O.V) events as a D.J. and a music enthusiast throughout the Inland Empire. As a long-time record collector who dreamt...

Feather Flowers pose for a photo after the MSJC Talon interview, September 24th, 2023

A Conversation With Feather Flowers

Joseph Palos, Writer/Photographer November 7, 2023

I had the privilege to sit down with one of my favorite local bands, Feather Flowers, and speak with them about all things music, culture, art, and even school. They were very open and willing to speak...

Olivia Rodrigo poses for Interview Magazine in promotion of new album, GUTS

A Glittery, Shimmering, Bloody Sequel

Joseph Palos, Writer October 31, 2023

Exciting and thoughtful, Olivia Rodrigo takes the premise of SOUR and polishes it, leaving us with a shiny new album deserving of the praise it’s been receiving since its release. The teenage angst and...

Signed GUTS DVD from: Lou’s Records
 in Encinitas, CA

Spilling My GUTS Over Olivia Rodrigo’s Sophomore Album

Kimberly Mata, Writer October 31, 2023

“I got the things I wanted, it's just not what I imagined” Olivia Rodrigo shares and expresses her emotions and experiences through her lyrics which allows her fans to resonate with her music. Via...

A still from 'Stop Making Sense,' the film was shot by Blade Runner DOP Jordan Cronenweth

Big Suit. Big Screen.

Joseph Palos, Writer October 12, 2023

It’s been 40 years since the initial release of Stop Making Sense, Talking Heads’ iconic concert film. Directed by Academy Award winner Jonathan Demme, the film documents the band's 1983 Speaking in...

Is Modern-Day Hip-Hop Negatively Affecting Black Culture?

Is Modern-Day Hip-Hop Negatively Affecting Black Culture?

Serenity Karee, Editor/Writer May 22, 2023

Hip-hop has been around since the 1970s and is prominent within the Black community. Back then, hip-hop was a way for African Americans to help endure low socioeconomic conditions. That is how hip-hop...

Purchases from Old Town Records

Record Store Day 2023: Tips and Tricks for Next Year

Pia Henson, Writer, Vice President May 3, 2023

Record Store Day (RSD) is a gathering of independently-owned record stores as a way to come together and celebrate its unique culture, where artists release special-edition vinyl, CDs, and various promotional...

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