Charlie VargasThe Politics Behind’ The Legend of Korra’ are as relevant as everWhen “Avatar: The Last Airbender” hit Netflix in May, it stayed on the streaming sites’ Top 10 list in the U.S. for 60 consecutive days…Aug 14, 2020Aug 14, 2020
Charlie VargasKali Uchis’ “Isolation” defies genreThere are times when artists get into a studio to create new music, and they risk crafting a sound that their fans may or may not enjoy…Apr 6, 2018Apr 6, 2018
Charlie VargasH&M’s attempted lawsuit highlights the corporate world’s disrespect of street artToday’s businesses thrive on analytics and data collection from their consumers. This model has proven financially successful particularly…Mar 19, 2018Mar 19, 2018
Charlie VargasNostalgia BolstersNostalgia is playing a key role in today’s music. Whether you’re tuned in to pop or indie radio, the inspiration from the past has been…Mar 30, 2017Mar 30, 2017
Charlie Vargasinthe baselineBackyard to Backyard and BeyondIt was after 6 p.m. on a Friday, a start to an August night in Riverside Calif. where local residents began to leave work and prepared…Nov 30, 2016Nov 30, 2016
Charlie Vargasinthe baselineThe Music Around You: EpilogueWhen this series began, the destination was a bit blurred but there was always a clear sound. I never once thought of it as a chore. In…Nov 9, 2016Nov 9, 2016
Charlie Vargasinthe baselineThe Music Around You: Beach BumsLast week I checked out Beach Bums, a band who frequently visits the Inland Empire. When I first saw Beach Bums I caught them in the middle…Nov 2, 2016Nov 2, 2016