There’s one fest that always delivers — both on artists and authenticity. It’s a fest that welcomes all alternative music lifestyles, whether that be in the goth, punk rock, darkwave, New Wave, synthwave, or good ‘ol nondenominational nonconformity categories. Presented by Goldenvoice, Cruel World just concluded its fifth year in Pasadena, California. And what an […]
One of the most unique festivals out there is Cruel World Festival in Pasadena, California, bringing together the likes of darkwave, synthwave, New Wave, and all the waves in between for one incredible day of artistry and apathy at the Rose Bowl. One of the numerous outstanding artists on the bill for 2025 was She […]
There are some artists that are true enigmas in their craft… Ones that you can’t peel your eyes away from as they perform; ones that fully encompass the music they make. I was excited to finally see K. Flay live (been waiting over a decade for it!!), but little was I prepared for the wild […]
Rock band Evolution Effect is back in action with a lyric video for their heavy “Angels Cry” single. Recorded at Power Station Studio with Rob Roy, the song is an outpouring of raw emotion with a slight biblical tinge to it. Even the angels are crying with us in our moments of utmost suffering. And, […]
Seasoned reggae artist Blindman returns with a message of “Mighty King Jesus”. Released via Rebel Sound Records, the track is a tribute to the highest of high, the holiest of holies. Feeling blessed, feeling confident, feeling healthy — that’s the power of “Mighty King Jesus”. Over a bubble organ and reggae backbeat, Blindman‘s account of […]
Funk jam bands are simply the best. You can’t NOT have a good time with one of these records on the turntable. Combine it with two good time staples such as good weed and red wine and you’ve got yourself a vibe. That’s the exact scene True Loves sets with their summertime single (you guessed […]
Seattle-based rock outfit The Unfit is about to release Disconnected, a 10-track LP via Share It Music on February 28th. This raucous unveiling follows the band’s 2022 debut EP, Ants in the Big Machine — a three-song salute to anarchy. Punk is not dead. And if there is any city known for pushing the boundaries […]
A warm delicious ‘fk you’ with a side of skank sauce? That’s exactly what the doctor ordered with Bite Me Bambi’s new Eat This ablum, a quick and dirty 8-song LP calling out bad boyfriends, haters, gaslighters… the entire human population at large — including “Girls Like You”. High-tempo, fast-action expertly executed ska experiences don’t […]
What defines an ‘escape’? Is it shoving responsibilities aside for frivolity? Is it a meditative state? Is it self-reflection or a look back on better times? Is it subliminal, embedded in the senses? What if it’s all of those things…? That’s the premise of Phantogram‘s fifth album — using color and sound to chase down […]
January has its moments in San Diego… nights where seemingly the entire town comes out at once after months of holiday hibernation. Friday, January 17th, 2025 turned out to be one of these rare instances… causing major traffic around the Point Loma area as a sold-out Phantogram show at SOMA collided with a weekend of […]
The answer to human suffering is simple — just be really energetic and dance. At least, that is the motto electro duo SOFI TUKKER broadcasts in their latest album BREAD, complete with a delicious acronym you can never forget. ‘BREAD’ is the album you never know you kneaded. But before we preheat the oven, let’s […]
What the world needs more of is a return to that good ‘ol rock-and-roll sound. Multi-instrumentalist Brian Davis lives and breathes this ethos, heading up several hot projects out of San Diego, including a Zeppelin tribute band, Zeptune, in which he not only nails the vocals, but Robert Plant‘s all-around aura! Zeptune is always a […]
Reggae artist Blindman is back alongside his Dopifyerz in the new track “Woman Of My Dreams”, released via Rebel Sound Records to all digital outlets on October 25th. To bring sweet visuals to such a sensual song, Blindman has paired — once again — with videographer Jeff Pliskin of Raised Fist Propaganda to capture a […]
Get ready to get blazed, everybody. Mister Kali is back with the world lyric video premiere for his new song “High Grade”, featuring verses by Bobby Hustle and Dre-Z Melodi. Released via Rebel Sound Records on October 18th (just in time for Halloween candy munchies), “High Grade” is a track — you guessed it — […]
**UPDATE: As of November 30th, 2024, Sick New World has announced its cancellation for April 2025. If you want to read about how awesome it would’ve been, see below and pray for better days.** Whelp, nothing we can do about the election now, no matter what side of the political fence you reside on. Politics […]
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