An undergrad college student that spends my free time listening to music and finally watching that big show everyone was talking about three years ago.

Sydney Durst

Alex Frew: “Something To Hold On To” || Song Review

Sydney Durst·February 11, 2021

Canadian singer-songwriter Alex Frew released the latest single off of his EP, Cobalt, on January 21. Just like...

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Introducing 4OnTheFloor || Interview

Sydney Durst·January 18, 2021

Hailing from the land of 10,000 lakes, 4OnTheFloor is a four-piece rock band born of blues and classic...

Featured Interview Music Rock & Roll

·3 mins read

Introducing Kid Bloom || Interview

Sydney Durst·January 15, 2021

Lennon Kloser, known under the name Kid Bloom, is a Los Angeles-based singer and songwriter. This past summer...

Featured Interview Music

·1 min read

Eight Artists That Helped Me Survive 2020

Sydney Durst·December 31, 2020

This years' end of year list won't be as binary in taste and genre. Maybe you'll find your next favorite artist in it or something new!

Best of Lists Featured

·3 mins read

Introducing Lisa Danaë || Interview

Sydney Durst·December 28, 2020

Lisa Danaë – a Californian native pop singer – has been keeping busy this entire quarantine. Bringing new...

Interview Music

·5 mins read

Lisa Danaë: “Weigh Me Down” || Song Review

Sydney Durst·December 27, 2020

Lisa Danaë – Californian pop singer – released her newest single “Weigh Me Down” on December 8th. The...

Featured Music Opinion

·1 min read

Reckless and Royal: “Beautiful In Blue” | Song Review

Sydney Durst·December 7, 2020

Reckless and Royal is a two-person alternative band from Texas. The band's debut single "Beautiful In Blue" comes out later this month.

Featured Music Review Rock & Roll

·1 min read

Kid Bloom: “Hold In, Hold On” | Song Review

Sydney Durst·November 20, 2020

Kid Bloom, a Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter released his most recent single "Hold In, Hold On" this past Friday. Here is the review.

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Influencer Parties and The Changing Of the Times

Sydney Durst·September 15, 2020

In a society hurt by a global pandemic is there still room for influencers? Like the influencer who gains success from partying and drinking?

Featured Opinion Rants

·2 mins read

365 Days: Was Not Intended For Everyone, Just The Adults Who Remember Using Wattpad

Sydney Durst·September 4, 2020

I remember when 50 Shades of Grey first hit theaters in 2015. I was fifteen, a freshman in...

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Rants

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Sydney Durst

Alex Frew: “Something To Hold On To” || Song Review

Introducing 4OnTheFloor || Interview

Introducing Kid Bloom || Interview

Eight Artists That Helped Me Survive 2020

Introducing Lisa Danaë || Interview

Lisa Danaë: “Weigh Me Down” || Song Review

Reckless and Royal: “Beautiful In Blue” | Song Review

Kid Bloom: “Hold In, Hold On” | Song Review

Influencer Parties and The Changing Of the Times

365 Days: Was Not Intended For Everyone, Just The Adults Who Remember Using Wattpad

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