The Pride

Though iTunes may be a music fanatic's best friend, sometimes MP3'S just don't hit the spot. When craving a real music experience, Lou's Records satisfies.

Lou's Records in Encinitas has been a city gem since 1980. Located a few blocks from Moonlight Beach, it is surrounded by other one of a kind stores such the Pannikin Coffee, Juanita's Taco shop and Ducky Waddles Emporium, an art specialty store. … Post the First Comment

I've always held firm to the belief that a song is made good by its lyrics. Best-case scenario: recitation of the lyrics could pass as a poem (a well-crafted poem, specifically). Granted, there are plenty of artists out there whose real talent is musical composition. Call me biased, call me crazy, but I'll get defensive if you call me wrong.… Post the First Comment

1. Country Carrie Underwood "Play On" Four-time Grammy award winner, Carrie Underwood, debuting her latest album "Play On" with catchy single "Cowboy Casanova." Her vocals have progressed from her former American Idol days. She's pretty much just plain rocking with her sassy sounds and raging blonde hair. … Post the First Comment

As Literature and Writings major, Alex Sandwell's writings are inspired by nature, feminism, philosophy, psychology and even history. The ranges of his muse give his writings a dimension of unique quality and a view of surrealism.

"What drives me to want to write is that I've always felt as though I see things that no one else sees and it drives me nuts to have to keep some things to myself, so I want to share it with others," said Sandwell. … Post the First Comment

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