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  • 1 week ago | 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.

  • 1 week ago | 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.

  • 1 week ago | 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.

  • 1 week ago | 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.

  • 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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