Music News
Aftershock 2026 set to quake Sacramento bigger & harder
The west coast's biggest rock and alternative music festival is gearing up for another unforgettable year. That's right, Aftershock 2026 is returning to Sacramento's Discovery Park from October 1st through…
Music Reviews
Mission Bayfest returns to San Diego waterfront for 5th year
The 5th annual Mission Bayfest returns to San Diego's scenic Mariner's Point Park on the Mission Bay waterfront on Friday,…
Surfer Girl slips into ‘Midnight’ with new album
Surfer Girl has never had much trouble making music that sounds good in the sun. But with their latest album,…
Music Talks
Eclectic Soundtrax Podcast, Ep. 86: ZZ Ward
Skunk Manhattan and guest co-host Tim Driscoll welcome ZZ Ward, a talented recording artist known for her unique blend of blues, pop, and hip hop. Tune in as they discuss…
Eclectic Soundtrax Podcast, Ep. 84: Walker Doubleday (of Doubleday Guitars)
We're on location in scenic hill country just outside of Austin with luthier Walker Doubleday, founder of Doubleday Guitars. In this episode, we talk about his humble beginnings, as well…
Eclectic Soundtrax Podcast, Ep. 83: Robert Dean
Robert Dean is a journalist, raconteur, and self-proclaimed "enlightened dumbass". His work has been featured in places like MIC, Eater, Fatherly, Yahoo, Austin American-Statesman, Consequence of Sound, Ozy, USA Today,…
