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renonr.com | Matt King
In an email, guitarist/vocalist Johnny Bailey described Rigorous Proof’s genre as “hypnagogic rock.” The description is very fitting; their dreamy, modern psychedelia stylings evoke some of the washed-out soundscapes of early Floyd, with the alternative and pop-rock stylings more akin to ’70s hit-makers T.Rex.
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cvindependent.com | Matt King
Did you know that a local school district has a full-fledged esports program? For nearly a decade, the Palm Springs Unified School District has been building a desert esports presence: Instead of traditional sports like basketball or football, students compete against each other in video games. Every high school and middle school in the district has an esports team, with a few elementary schools joining in as well.
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cvindependent.com | Matt King
Brosquitos have been a force in the Coachella Valley music scene for nearly a decade, and have continued to stretch their sonic capabilities over the years. Brosquitos recently re-emerged with a new lineup, alongside a new, focused sound. New guitarist Hamilton Martinez is one of the factors in this musical shift, adding new, textural guitar tones that blend the indie-pop gems of the band’s past with modern pop electronics.
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cvindependent.com | Matt King
One of the biggest concerts happening in the Coachella Valley in May will celebrate a local booking company’s 10-year anniversary. Los Diez, happening Saturday, May 10, is an all-day music festival featuring both local and big-name bands, skate demos, art exhibits and more, taking place on the second level of the Macy’s parking structure at The Shops in Palm Desert.
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2 weeks ago |
cvindependent.com | Matt King
Just because April is over, that doesn’t mean the city of Indio is done with festivals. The city is debuting Asada Fest, a one-day celebration of Hispanic culture and, of course, carne asada. On Saturday, May 10, food vendors, live music and fun can be found at a free party happening at downtown Indio’s Center Stage. During a recent phone interview with Miguel Ramirez-Cornejo, the city’s economic development director, he discussed how Asada Fest came to be.
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Hayleigh Evans
Weather Reporter at The Arizona Republic
Weather Reporter at USA Today
Hayleigh Evans primarily covers news in Phoenix, Arizona, United States and surrounding areas including Tempe and Scottsdale.

Kirsten Dorman
Field Correspondent at KJZZ-FM (Phoenix, AZ)
Kirsten Dorman primarily covers news in Phoenix, Arizona, United States and surrounding areas.

Joanna Allhands
Digital Opinions Editor at The Arizona Republic
Joanna Allhands primarily covers news in Phoenix, Arizona, United States and surrounding areas.

Mark Carlisle
News Editor at Independent Newsmedia
Associate Editor at Daily Independent
News Editor at Glendale Independent
Mark Carlisle primarily covers news in Phoenix, Arizona, United States and surrounding areas.

Monica Spencer
Freelance Writer and Photographer at Freelance
Reporter and Photographer at InMaricopa
Monica Spencer primarily covers news in Phoenix, Arizona, United States and surrounding areas.
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