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Coachella Valley Independent

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Author Archives: Matt King

Matt King is a freelance writer for the Coachella Valley Independent. A creative at heart, his love for music thrust him into the world of journalism at 17 years old, and he hasn't looked back. Before he joined the Independent as a writer, the newspaper’s readers selected him as the Best Musician in the Best of Coachella Valley readers’ poll. Matt also spends his time writing, recording and performing music, as well as teaching theater to students in a local after-school program.

Architecture Online: Modernism Week Is Ready for Virtual Events in February—and Preparing for In-Person Events in April

by Matt King January 26th, 2021January 26th, 2021

After a February slate of online offerings, Modernism Week plans on in-person events two months later—including the first events at the Convention Center in a year—pandemic permitting.

The Lucky 13: Vince Gonzalez, Guitarist of Avenida Music

by Matt King January 22nd, 2021January 20th, 2021

Essential Art Outlets: Thanks to the Pandemic, Business Is Booming at Local Recording Studios

by Matt King January 21st, 2021January 21st, 2021

The Lucky 13: Alexandro Zatarain, Radio-Television Instructor at College of the Desert and Sports/Gaming Twitch Streamer

by Matt King January 20th, 2021January 20th, 2021

Rock for the Sake of Rock: Concert-Film Series ‘Live in the Mojave Desert’ Keeps the Stoner-Rock Party Going Through the Pandemic

by Matt King January 17th, 2021January 17th, 2021

A Space for Music No More: After More Than Four Decades, Record Alley Is Closing Its Doors for Good

by Matt King January 7th, 2021January 20th, 2021

Progressive Punk: Selexa’s Debut Single, ‘Tidal IX,’ Shows the Band Cares About Music With a Message

by Matt King December 24th, 2020December 24th, 2020

Solo at 16: AMP Alum Brayden Davlantes Leaves Bands Behind (for now) to Create New Music on Her Own

by Matt King December 22nd, 2020December 24th, 2020

The Lucky 13: Rob Peterson, Drummer of The Ghost Notes

by Matt King December 14th, 2020December 18th, 2020

The Lucky 13: Jerry Whiting, Owner/Producer at Room 9 Recording Studios.

by Matt King December 13th, 2020December 16th, 2020

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  • Architecture Online: Modernism Week Is Ready for Virtual Events in February—and Preparing for In-Person Events in April January 26th, 2021
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