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Dirty Fences will bring their ‘Life in the USA 2018 Tour’ to Monarch on Jan. 16.

New York’s Dirty Fences set to make a stop at local dive bar

Claudia Flores, Entertainment Editor January 15, 2018

From New York City to El Paso, Dirty Fences is on their way to promote their third studio album “Goodbye Love.” The album was released in October of last year and has been the platform for their latest tour. As part of their “Live in the USA...

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Emily Davis and the Murder Police break into the El Paso music scene

Emily Davis and the Murder Police break into the El Paso music scene

Eddie Velazquez, Entertainment Editor December 4, 2017

As a seasoned veteran of the El Paso music scene, singer-songwriter Emily Davis is emerging with a new alternative project, spearheading the band Emily Davis and the Murder Police. The Prospector caught up with Davis regarding this new project, graduating...

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Editor’s Prospector Music Award picks of 2017

Editor’s Prospector Music Award picks of 2017

Adrian Broaddus, Leslie Sariñana, and Eddie Velazquez December 4, 2017

Artist of the year Adrian: Quavo Quavo worked tirelessly throughout the year, spreading himself on seemingly every hip-hop album that was released this year. 2017 brought Quavo a world-wide tour and tons of highly acclaimed features. Leslie: Mac...

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The Fifth Estate shows his passion for vintage hip-hop in ‘Stuck in the 90s’

The Fifth Estate shows his passion for vintage hip-hop in ‘Stuck in the 90s’

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief November 27, 2017

Myke Joyner, better known by his stage name, The Fifth Estate, has been growing his local listenership across El Paso and is best known for his traditional hip-hop sound. Recently, Joyner dropped his newest mixtape, “Stuck in the 90s,” and The Prospector...

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‘Wonderful Wonderful’ sounds like having a perpetual hangover

‘Wonderful Wonderful’ sounds like having a perpetual hangover

Leslie Sarinana, Copy Editor September 25, 2017

It’s been five years since The Killers released their averagely acclaimed “Battle Born,” and now they return with “Wonderful Wonderful” in attempt to get back up to greatness again. Although “Wonderful Wonderful” has generated generally...

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Wilco to return to El Paso

Wilco to return to El Paso

Eddie Velazquez, Entertainment Editor September 20, 2017

Coming off the critically successful release of their most recent album, “Schmilco,” Chicago indie rockers Wilco are set to perform at the Abraham Chavez Theatre on Sept. 28. Original members Jeff Tweedy (lead vocals, rhythm, acoustic and lead guitars...

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SoundCloud rappers that blew up in 2017

SoundCloud rappers that blew up in 2017

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief September 18, 2017

SKI MASK THE SLUMP GOD Ski Mask is a comic book hero turned rapper. He playfully crafts his style of fast bars and voice-bending verses—similar to that of Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes. He’s a close childhood friend of rapper XXXTENTACION, whom he met...

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Two Door Cinema Club sells-out Tricky Falls

Two Door Cinema Club sells-out Tricky Falls

Leslie Sarinana, Copy Editor September 11, 2017

The Irish indie band, Two Door Cinema Club, is finally making its way to El Paso as they tour for their third studio album “Gameshow” Sept. 20 at Tricky Falls The Northern Ireland band is comprised of Alex Trimble (vocals), Sam Halliday (guitar and...

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Acid Pie released their newest project, “Watergun” on Aug. 19

Acid Pie returns to scene with psych rock-packed ‘Watergun’

Claudia Flores, Staff Reporter September 5, 2017

After two years of being away from the music scene, Acid Pie returned with a more psychedelic sound in their new album, “Watergun.” The band was formed in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, in 2005 by Rolph Zehntner (vocals, guitar) Adrián Romero (vocals,...

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Editors Picks: Top albums released during the summer of 2017

Editors Picks: Top albums released during the summer of 2017

Leslie Sarinana, Adrian Broaddus, and Eddie Velazquez August 29, 2017

Leslie Sarinana - Copy editor Lorde - Melodrama At the end of the summer, “Melodrama” is still one of the best releases we’ve had. Lorde truly delivers an album full of great songs that showcase her unique song writing ability. What the album...

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Does a rapper’s endorsement destroy their integrity?

Does a rapper’s endorsement destroy their integrity?

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief July 18, 2017

From former Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning talking about Papa John’s being the best pizza on the planet to actor Matthew McConaughey starring in commercials for Lincoln, celebrity endorsements flood today’s advertisements. Musicians and...

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Give artists due credit

Give artists due credit

Leslie Sarinana, Copy Editor June 27, 2017

Music consumption has evolved in the last 10 years and transitioned to mainly streaming. Cassette tapes and CDs are virtually obsolete. With this change in music comes a change in pay for musicians. The internet has made it possible to access more music...

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