Before Tom Petty was a household name, before “American Girl” became a rock radio staple, and long before he was running down any dreams, he was just a Florida kid trying to make it in the music business. And, believe it or not, it took a few tries. In celebration of Heartbreakers’ 50th anniversary, UMe […]
One year ago, comedic rapper MC Lars dropped a rather long (19-track) album commemorating the work of Edgar Allen Poe in a rather… novel way. In a literary-meets-true crime mashup, MC Lars has resurrected the mystery surrounding the goth overlord’s death by analyzing word choices and other subtle hints hidden within Poe’s masterworks. Dubbed The […]
Few things will get me out of the house on a rainy night in the middle of the work week, especially when I’m already running on fumes. It being the week before Halloween (my favorite), I’ve naturally already run myself into the ground in an effort to take full advantage of spooky season (as I […]
A century has passed since two of the most influential musicians in jazz history were born — and, boy, did they leave some big shoes to fill. Or, rather, some mighty big horns to blow. Born just four months apart in 1926, trumpeter Miles Davis and saxophonist John Coltrane didn’t just help shape modern jazz; […]
Surfer Girl has never had much trouble making music that sounds good in the sun. But with their latest album, Midnight, the California-based collective proves it can hold down that same appeal with a little darkness. Led by Carter Reeves, former frontman of Aer, Midnight weaves hip hop into more reggae-rooted instrumentals this time around […]
40 years of a man-eating plant — and the world still isn’t satiated. That’s right, the 1986 film The Little Shop of Horrors is celebrating its quadragennial (a fun term for four decades) by hitting the road starting next week to screen in select cities through the New Year, live with Ellen Greene! This is […]
After the passing of frontman Lux Interior in 2009, Cramps fans figured that the band itself was permanently laid to rest. No more new music. No more tours. Well, it’s time to kick open the crypt and pull out a 49-year-old time capsule. Get ready for ‘Gravest Gravy’. Recorded in October 1977, shelved for nearly […]
The modern era is fast-paced. In a blink of an eye, you’ve missed three tags, six text messages, another app asking you to update your password, and an ad for the air fryer you were thinking about buying but never talked about out loud. Welcome to BIG MODERN! The band’s third full-length in just over […]
Australian indie-folk duo Luluc has dropped their sixth full-length album, Sweet Thief, as of today — and it’s just the mellow soundtrack you want on cool summer nights. The project — comprised of singer-songwriter Zoë Randell and multi-instrumentalist Steve Hassett — has had many acclaimed releases since their start in 2009, like 2018’s Sculptor, 2023’s […]
The onset of summer in San Diego is marked by a few things. The dissipation of June Gloom (#IYKYK). Warmer temperatures. Traffic around the SeaWorld, beach, and ballpark areas. And the onset of the San Diego County Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Formerly the “Del Mar Fair”, the San Diego County Fair has a […]
Let’s get weird — it’s Les Claypool night! Marketed as “Claypool Gold”, Les Claypool brought not one, not two, but three of his bands to town on June 1st, complete with the prodigal son Sean Lennon to boot. The place to be was Gallagher Square at Petco Park, home of the Padres, smack dab in […]
Nine studio albums is an incredible feat for any band. Add immense talent to the track record and it’s a wonder why Tropidelic isn’t more of a mainstream name by now. Of course, any band that takes the ‘reggae’ route in America is, somewhat discriminately, kept from the radio waves and spotlight nine times out […]
San Diego in summertime… the ocean sparkles, the weather warms, and the vibes are higher than ever. Add in a late-night EDM festival on the shoreline and what more can you ask for? The horizon is calling! From the renowned rave curators at Insomniac comes yet another weekend fest you don’t want to miss — […]
Entertainment venues usually stay in their own lane — concerts for music halls, standup at comedy clubs. But there are some venues that branch out, as in the case of San Diego’s Belly Up Tavern. Positioned a stone’s throw away from the shoreline in Solana Beach, the Belly Up has played host to countless musical […]
A decade and a half hiatus is a lengthy amount of time. What has emo-meets-pop rock band The Cab been doing this whole time? Turns out a lot of learning when it comes to relationships. Resurfacing not only to the studio, but to the road, The Cab champions heartache with the Back From The Dead […]
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