Music News
Darker Waves Fest is back in Huntington Beach for Fall 2026
Three years after its impressive debut, Darker Waves is coming back to Huntington Beach and the 2026 edition of the festival looks like it was worth the wait. The fest…
Music Reviews
25 years of ‘O Brother, Where Art Thou?’ prompts special vinyl release
A quarter century has passed since the Coen brothers' blockbuster O Brother, Where Art Thou? hit theaters -- and, like…
Bette A. & Brian Eno team for audio-visual ‘Slow Stories’ collab
Aww, to slow down... To take in the present. To tune out the chaotic world around us. To experience each…
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,…
