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  • Brian Wilson’s strange return to The Beach Boys in the 1970s

    In 1961, The Beach Boys were founded by lead songwriter Brian Wilson, his brothers Carl and Dennis, as well as cousin Mike Love and friend Al Jardine. They gained a large following in the United States due to their unique combination of surf rock and doo-wop style harmonization. None of the members actually surfed except…

  • Some recent (& upcoming) albums you need to check out.

    With the music scene bursting with new albums, I felt it was only safe to recommend some of my favorites of some of the newest releases. 2025 did not have many exceptional releases, but, it looks hopeful that we will get some amazing projects.

  • Can we stop criticizing Art before they’re even released?!

    It is getting annoying. On Wednesday, March 4, HBO released the first teaser trailer for the upcoming DC Universe TV series, Lanterns. The series follows a former U.S. Marine Corps sniper turned architect John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) being trained by former U.S. Air Force test pilot and veteran of the Green Lantern Corps Hal Jordan…

  • The game that shaped me; A love letter to twilight princess

    By Kirby Ellis Roughly a decade ago, I got a Wii for Christmas. It was honestly the best thing little me could get my hands on, and I wasted no time hopping on and throwing in a game. One game I stumbled upon was one my dad had gotten: The Legend of Zelda, Twilight Princess.…

  • Bane & Rotting Out at the Nile 1.18.2026

    On January 18th I was lucky enough to see one of the most influential hardcore bands of the 2000s, Bane, at the Nile Theater in Mesa. This was the 2nd date of their West Coast tour with LA hardcore band Rotting Out, another important hardcore act. For this show they were supported by local acts…

  • Elusive Obscure Shoegaze from the 90’s

    Album: stars for our ceiling Artist: Beatrice Blinded Release Date: April 14, 2025 Genre: #Alternative #Shoegaze #Rock #Slowcore Sub-Genres: #DreamPop #NoisePop #Ethereal Description: Ithaca’s dream pop/shoegaze quintet from the 90’s reissues in the big year of 2025, in thanks to Daydream Records. Beatrice Blinded was a quant independent band from the college town of Ithaca,…

  • villagerrr? I hardly know herrr!

    Show Lineup: Vadana Hegde, Brody Price, villagerrr, Red Lake 40 Genre(s): Alternative, Indie Pop, Country, Americana, Rock, Folk Rock, Folk Venue: Slow Body Beer Date: August 13, 2025 Description:  Sadly I arrived roughly 20 minutes late, partly due to construction, because if there is not some type of construction or road work, is it really…

  • OPINION: Ditch the extravagant Valentine’s day gifts

    Love is in the air as the Valentine’s season is here. With the pressure of social media inundating people’s minds, partners are expected to go the extra mile through the most extravagant ways, from decorated hotel rooms to expensive dinners. It has gotten to the point where it feels performative and has become less about love and more…

  • The KATSEYE Retrospective

    The KATSEYE Retrospective

    KATSEYE is one of the most talked about girl groups of the year in 2025. Many fans and bystanders had a fascination with the group, whether that was from their beauty or their odd lyrics and song titles, they’ve been a large contribution to pop culture’s latest discussions. Despite being a fan favorite, there are…

  • I went to Gem and Jam and now I love dubstep.

    Review by Miriam Kaylor & Photo Gallery by Fae Campbell On the weekend of February 6-8, Fae and I got the incredible opportunity to cover Gem and Jam for press. I had already gone to Gem and Jam once before, so I had an idea of what to expect, but I was still a little…

In studios

Our In-Studios are a great way to connect with bands, either local or stopping by, and get an up close and personal experience with them. Think of it as a mini concert!

Current group:
Easy Sleeper

Events

Do YOU want to leave a KAMP meeting looking more stylish? Stay after our meeting on February 11th to partake in KAMP Cares infamous clothing swap!

zine

By definition, zines are “uncommercial” magazines or booklets that our KAMPer’s create themselves! We started these back in 1999 and our lovely Sophia brought them back recently after a long break from production. Make sure to check them out to get great song recommendations, see our students amazing artwork, and other impressive pieces of media KAMP holds dear to their hearts.

Check out our archive here!