DragonForce brings an interesting twist to pop culture in newest album
October 8, 2019
It’s been two years since DragonForce, the power and speed metal band from London, England, released an album and they have returned with their newest album titled, “Extreme Power Metal.” Did DragonForce really give us their most extreme album yet or is all the hype only in the title alon...
Rapper ScHoolboy Q golfs himself out of depression, drops “CrasH Talk”
May 3, 2019
After a few scrapped versions, “CrasH Talk,” the long awaited and most anticipated album from Los Angeles rapper ScHoolboy Q, finally dropped on April 26. The 14-track album, just two minutes short of 40 minutes long, includes features by Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott, Ty Dolla $ign, YG, Kid Cudi ...
Uncovering hip-hop cultures at ARC
April 8, 2019
Many people want to be artists, including people that want to become rappers or MCs or they want to work on production. Including people close to our area, current and former students as well as staff members. Many people want to make it big time in the music industry. Whether it’s playing an i...
Music students prepare for Acoustic Cafe
March 7, 2019
The music program at American River College, headed by the chair of the music department Eric Chun, is helping students delve deeper into their musical creativity and develop polished songwriting skills to generate all styles of music. Nine songwriters have been selected from two songwriting classes...
Offset opens up in his debut album, “Father of 4”
March 2, 2019
After delaying his album release date several times over an alleged split from wife, Cardi B, Atlanta rapper Offset finally dropped his debut solo album, “Father of 4,” on Feb. 22. After the delays, Offset has delivered the album that he truly wanted to make. This is not the typical Migos ...
Ariana Grande says ‘Thank U, Next’ to “Sweetener”
February 25, 2019
Fans speculated about whether Ariana Grande’s new album, “Thank U, Next,” will live up to “Sweetener”’s excellence, and with such a short time to cook up 12 magnificent songs, Grande has exceeded expectations. Earlier this month, Grande released her fifth studio album titled “Thank U, ...
Concert and Symphonic Bands rock ARC Theater
December 13, 2018
American River College Concert and Symphonic Band presented ‘Rip-roaring Classics,’ the second concert together with the band Joyous Brass, directed by Susan Hamre and Founder Mike Welling on Nov. 8. Hamre is the director of the Symphonic and Concert Bands and the Musical Theater Ensemble at AR...
‘Caution:’ Carey’s new album fifth on Billboard 200
December 12, 2018
After teasing fans for months prior, singer and songwriter Mariah Carey finally released her 15th studio album, “Caution,” on Nov. 15. The 10-track album is a mix of pop, R&B, and hip-hop. Talented artists featured on the album include Ty Dolla $ign, Slick Rick, Blood Orange and Gunna. The ...
Anderson .Paak brings it home with Oxnard
December 4, 2018
It was just three years ago when Anderson .Paak made his unique voice and soulful presence felt in the rap game after being featured four times on Dr. Dre’s album “Compton”. After his status skyrocketed, the world was exposed to more appearances and all the talents .Paak brings to the table, incl...
Don’t change the station from Vince Staples’ “FM!”
November 15, 2018
Since the release of his last album “Big Fish Theory,” it’s been a quiet year and some changes for Vince Staples. But after keeping his voice scarce, and appearances few, the north Long Beach rapper announced via his Instagram on Oct. 29 that he would be releasing a new project. “Big Fish T...
Do artists deserve a second chance?
October 24, 2018
It happens time and time again, yet nothing changes as a consequence. A wide range of examples can be found, but still, the show is sold out. New charges of sexually related crimes pop up regularly, but the albums still reach number one on the charts and sell thousands of copies in their first w...
Lil Wayne’s album stuns, Logic’s flops
October 14, 2018
Sept. 28 was an exciting day for Hip Hop fans, as two of the genre’s biggest names dropped albums on the same day: Lil Wayne’s “Tha Carter V” and Logic’s “Young Sinatra IV.” Wayne’s “Tha Carter V” is a stunning album and can be considered one Wayne’s best projects to date. Logic...
ARC fashion department designs masks to help the community combat COVID-19.
May 18, 2020
COVID-19 pushes DMV to extend license expiration dates
May 18, 2020
CCC Chancellor’s Office files lawsuit against Department of Education
May 18, 2020
Beaver Food Pantry continues its work remotely
May 18, 2020
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to reopen the state
May 18, 2020
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