Alyssa Durant, Author at The Sights And Sounds

Chill

Jon Hopkins and Kelly Lee Owens Cultivate ‘Luminous Spaces’

December 9, 2019 Alyssa Durant 0

The single’s title says it all; Jon Hopkins’ latest track is nothing short of ethereal excellence. An uplifting ambiance is cultivated through its delicate melodies. When infused with Kelly Lee Owens’ hypnotic, dream pop vocals, the track is launched a step forward in Hopkins’ poetic artistry of production. “Luminous Spaces” takes you into a dreamstate […]

Event Coverage

The Groundbreaking Success Of San Diego’s First Wonderfront Fest

December 3, 2019 Alyssa Durant 0

I was born and raised in San Diego; so you can trust me when I say Wonderfront perfectly encapsulated my city’s chill atmosphere and laid back culture. On Nov. 22 to 24, 2019, the first installment of Wonderfront took locals by surprise with exceptional performances amidst its seaside venue. It incorporated surf, skate, and a […]

News

GRAMMYs 2020: Flume, Skrillex, Rufus Du Sol Among Dance Music Candidates

November 22, 2019 Alyssa Durant 0

‘Tis the season in which bands, vocalists and producers get the ultimate form of recognition for their talent; we’re now officially in the homestretch approaching the GRAMMYs! The 62nd installment of the GRAMMYs will take place at 5 P.M. Pacific Standard Time on Jan. 26, 2020, at Staples Center in Los Angeles. The show will […]

Electronic Hip-Hop

Frank Ocean Drops New Single, Reveals Nightlife Series

October 22, 2019 Alyssa Durant 0

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Frank Ocean has returned from a two-year hiatus with an unconventional release for fans to analyze. The new “DHL” single strays far from the two-time Grammy winner’s typical hip-hop ballads. Here, Ocean presents a blend of distorted lyrics over a synth-heavy, percussion-driven beat. Yay or nay? Let us know what you think in the comments […]

Euphoric

Seven Lions Unveils Festival Remix of “Let Go”

July 17, 2019 Alyssa Durant 0

It’s been nearly a decade since Jeff Montalvo, the mastermind behind Seven Lions, took the EDM world by storm with his remix of Above & Beyond’s “You Got to Go.” Giving Above and Beyond’s rhythmic exaltation a Skrillex facelift not only provided the best of both worlds but also set a precedent within the bass […]