Music News
The full Outside Lands 2026 experience
Outside Lands Music Festival brought its vibrant atmosphere and eclectic lineup once again to San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park the weekend of August 7th through 9th, 2026 -- marking its…
Music Reviews
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,…
The Cramps crawl from the grave in ‘Gravest Gravy’, recorded in ’77
After the passing of frontman Lux Interior in 2009, Cramps fans figured that the band itself was permanently laid to…
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,…
