A student-operated publication at Santa Rosa Junior College.

The Oak Leaf
A student-operated publication at Santa Rosa Junior College.

The Oak Leaf
A student-operated publication at Santa Rosa Junior College.

The Oak Leaf

I Hear the Revolution: Bratmobile

Emelle Raschein, Reporter
December 14, 2023

I Hear the Revolution: Bikini Kill

Emelle Raschein, Reporter
December 14, 2023
Fans of Playboi Carti, Lil Uzi Vert, Ice Spice and Doja Cat should check out up and coming Atlanta rap artists OsamaSon, Molly Santana and Tylerfuckinjai. Courtesy OsamaSon, Molly Santana, Tylerfuckinjai

Atlanta underground rap rundown

Jordan Atallah, reporter
December 13, 2023
Lil Tecca's third studio album, "TEC," released on Sept. 22, 2023, on the heels of his 2021 album, "We Love You Tecca 2."

‘TEC’: Tecca’s latest album displays flexibility to hip-hop community

Jordan Atallah, Reporter
October 10, 2023
Mariachi Cantares de Mi Tierra and the SRJC Orchestra perform a variety of music by Mexican composers in front of a sold out audience at the ¡Viva La Música! concert in Burbank Auditorium March 17, 2023.

¡Viva la Música! SRJC Orchestra and youth mariachi ensemble bring high energy to Burbank Auditorium

Bryan Fructuoso, Reporter
March 22, 2023
Concertgoers raise their fists in support of Ukraine as the country's national anthem plays during Pussy Riot's set at Outside Lands on Sunday, Aug. 5 at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.

Outside Lands 2022 weekend recap

James Domizio, Magazine Editor
August 8, 2022
Magazine editor and recent SRJC graduate James Domizio's account of the sunny first day of Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival.

Dancing in the sunlight: Reflections on Day 1 of Outside Lands

James Domizio, Magazine Editor
August 6, 2022
Green text on a black background reading "OUTSIDE LANDS," "August 5 through 7" and "San Francisco, CA."

Preview: Outside Lands returns for its lucky 13th iteration

James Domizio, Magazine Editor
July 10, 2022
The SRJC's Symphonic Band and Orchestra performance, "Lift Off!" captured a theme of space and flight at their fall concert streamed on YouTube Oct. 23.

SRJC Orchestra and Symphonic Band wows with their “Lift Off!” fall performance

Jenna McGovern, Reporter
November 14, 2021
A shot of the BottleRock main stage during the day as Jimmy Eat World plays to a packed audience.

Opinion: Live music fans, check your venue’s COVID protocols before chasing that long-awaited concert high

La Reva Myles, Reporter
October 11, 2021
The cover of Greta Van Fleet's 2021 album "The Battle At Garden's Gate."

“The Battle at Garden’s Gate”: Greta Van Fleet continue to be today’s least essential rock band

Tucker Lang, Editor
May 16, 2021
The album cover of Anuel AA and Ozuna's "Los Dioses," featuring the men standing in a smoky room wearing dark clothing.

“Los Dioses”: Anuel AA & Ozuna live up to the hype

Jennifer Sawhney, Reporter
March 18, 2021
SRJC Band and Orchestra, led by Jerome Fleg, presented a 35-minute virtual set March 13 on YouTube.

SRJC Band and Orchestra premieres first spring concert “Groovin’ High”

Harvey Rouleau IV, Reporter
March 18, 2021
Poster for "Legacy of the Blues" panel sponsored by the Black Students Union.

Sage wisdom from a lifetime of blues

Michael Combs and Jessica Johnson
March 17, 2021
Bad Bunny hits all the expected notes and some new ones on his peak thus far, "EL ÚLTIMO TOUR DEL MUNDO."

Bad Bunny is at his peak on “El ÚLTIMO TOUR DEL MUNDO”

Maritza Camacho, Editor
February 20, 2021
"Medicine at Midnight" is a weak, toothless entry in Foo Fighters' discography and proof that just doing the bare minimum isn't enough.

Foo Fighters disappoint with the middling “Medicine at Midnight”

James Domizio, Editor-in-Chief
February 18, 2021
SRJC alum Peltz The Prodigy's mournful yet inspirational solo debut "Lessons from Losses" is full of vulnerable, low-key bangers.

SRJC alum Peltz The Prodigy mourns and reflects on inspiring new album “Lessons from Losses”

Tucker Lang, Editor
February 16, 2021
"OK Human" sees Weezer capture the same lovable personality that they debuted with, now wrapped in a lavishly arranged package.

Weezer delivers a baroque take on its sound with the grand yet quaint “OK Human”

Tucker Lang, Editor
February 4, 2021
Despite tone-deaf decisions made by the Recording Academy this year, they remain a relevant cultural force in the music industry.

Opinion: The Grammys are (unfortunately) still relevant

Tucker Lang, Staff Writer
December 10, 2020
From Morgan Wallen to Florida Georgia Line and Sam Hunt, this list of Country music hits released in 2020 has something for all to enjoy.

Top 10 country songs released in 2020

Nick Vides, Editor-in-Chief
December 3, 2020
Cover of the album "Danger Days" by My Chemical Romance. A white spider graphic on top of a picture of a mountain in a desert during golden hour.

A decade later, “Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys” can finally be appreciated as the masterpiece it is

Cass Stewart, Staff Writer
November 22, 2020
Kurupi's introspective, DIY energy makes for a wonderfully catchy reflection on loneliness and life during COVID-19.

Local band Kurupi reflect on quarantine with their bold new EP

Tucker Lang, Staff Writer
November 19, 2020
Gorillaz return with a collection of vibrant, riveting pop songs after two critical disappointments in "Humanz" and "The Now Now."

Gorillaz return with a colorful, eccentric revitalization of pop music

Tucker Lang, Staff Writer
October 29, 2020
"Shore" is a poignant, sharply written album that fits snugly in Fleet Foxes' discography.

Fleet Foxes surprises with the feathery musings of “Shore”

Tucker Lang, Staff Writer
October 4, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has halted progress on many commercial projects, including movies like "The Batman" and "Mission: Impossible 7," TV shows like "The Walking Dead" and "Love Island" and albums by artists like Weezer and Rihanna.

COVID-19 is delaying our most anticipated releases

Tucker Lang, Staff Writer
September 20, 2020
"Miss Americana," the new Taylor Swift documentary directed by Lana Wilson, received rave reviews from critics and fans after its premiere Jan. 23 at Sundance Film Festival; the film released on Netflix a week later on Jan. 31.

I’ve been a Swiftie for most of my life, and I loved “Miss Americana”

Kayla Beaton, Sports Editor
February 5, 2020
SuenaTron hypes an excitable crowd at the Mystic Theater in Petaluma, California. The band is currently working on its first album and has not yet set a release date.

San Jose’s SuenaTron seeks to reform latin music

Zane Zinkl and Riley Palmer
January 21, 2020
Drummer Rafael Bañuelos, 21, performs on Nov. 9 at 3 Disciples Brewing in Santa Rosa during an Incredulous show.

Garages and bedrooms and bars: Making it big in Sonoma County

Séamus Reed, A&E Editor
December 12, 2019
JPEGMAFIA promotes the release of his newest album "All My Heroes Are Cornballs" with an electrifying performance at The New Parish in Oakland.

JPEGMAFIA brings “All My Heroes Are Cornballs” to Oakland

Jesse Kapukui, Features Co-Editor
October 17, 2019
Danny Brown released the colorful, synth-heavy "uknowhatimsayin¿" Oct. 4, three years after the release of his last studio album, the critically acclaimed portrait of darkness and addiction "Atrocity Exhibition."

“uknowhatimsayin¿”: Danny Brown’s palette changes once again

James Domizio, Staff Writer
October 12, 2019
Though unsuspecting, Bose Frames come with two directional speakers on both the left and right arms of the sunglasses.

Bose Frames: Adding ambience to the world

Abraham Fuentes, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2019
After 13-long years, Tool release their newest album early Sept. "Fear Inoculum."

“Fear Inoculum”: Tool makes a triumphant return

Séamus Reed, Arts & Entertainment Editor
September 3, 2019

Fighting Words: Musicians respond to white nationalism in Trump’s America

Jesse Kapukui, Staff Writer
May 14, 2019
Don't "sleep" on these 6 black artists

Don’t “sleep” on these 6 black artists

Jesse Kapukui, Staff writer
February 28, 2019
Seer's sixth album, "Vol. 6" shows off the groups technical skill in an album that secures their future in the doom metal genre.

Thunder’s brewing in Vancouver in Seer’s ‘Vol 6.’

Seamus Reed, Assistant News and Arts & Entertainment editor
February 19, 2019
New York alt-rock band Sunflower Bean cracks open a fresh new EP.

“King of the Dudes”: Sunflower Bean’s bold attempt to save rock falls short

Jesse Kapukui, Staff Writer
February 7, 2019
Three and Out Ep. 13: Phillip Rivers Flow Game Nasty

Three and Out Ep. 13: Phillip Rivers Flow Game Nasty

Isaiah Cappelen, Ian MacGregor, and Atilla Gero
December 7, 2018
Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga bring powerful performances to this 2018 iteration of “A Star is Born.”

Bradley Cooper revives a Hollywood classic

Jordan Allums, Staff Writer
October 8, 2018
Justin Timberlake returns to his Tennessee roots while maintaining his established R&B/Pop style, for better or worse, on his latest project

“Man of the Woods” experiments but fails to deliver

Jett Williams, A&E Editor
February 13, 2018
Photo from @forevrtay_13 on Instagram.

Look what you made me do: A Taylor Swift album review

Dakota McGranahan, Photo Editor
November 14, 2017
DJ Dustin having a blast behind the turntables as he prepares for a show.

SRJC student beats the odds in local music industry

Jose Gonzalez, Staff Writer
October 5, 2017
Performer Summer Bloom leaves the audience in awe after her debut piece about the transformation after heartbreak.

The Underground Music Scene Project

Dakota McGranahan, Photo Editor
October 4, 2017

Streaming killed the album artist.

Jett Williams, Staff Writer
September 9, 2017
Wine barrels at SRJC's Shone Farm ready to be filled

The world of wine comes to SRJC

Ali Benzerara, Staff Writer
February 8, 2017

Music behind bars: Buzzy Martin teaches inmates at San Quentin and at-risk youth at juvenile hall the power of music.

September 13, 2011

Harmony Festival

Kaitlin Gregg
May 16, 2011

Cheap summer thrills

Phyllis Heagney
May 16, 2011

Katy Perry

Alexander Campbell, Staff Writer
August 28, 2010

Album Review: The Pack

Alexander Campbell, Staff Writer
August 26, 2010