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The Ivy: How Friendship, Chance, and Indie Dreams Built a Band
The Ivy’s music feels effortless — dreamy, indie-pop soundscapes that seem to flow straight from the heart. But behind the scenes, it's the product of a friendship built on chance meetings, shared influences, and a relentless creative drive.
Making Noise in the Silence: How Independent Musicians CanBe Heard—and Paid
If you’re a musician trying to turn your passion into a paycheck, the road to discovery doesn’t start with a record deal anymore—it starts with learning how to make your own damn signal in the static.
Nostalgia and Patterns: Two Singles, Two Stories from Beige Radio
March and April mark a compelling two-part reveal from Beige Radio with the release of two distinct singles — Nostalgia Cloud and Patterns — each offering a different window into the emotional and creative world of an artist unafraid to break form and speak truth.
Finding Beauty in Tragedy: Gayle Skidmore Unveils Neoclassical Album Honoring the Ashtabula Railroad Disaster
In her most haunting and historically resonant work to date, San Diego-based artist Gayle Skidmore returns with The Ashtabula River Railroad Disaster — a solo piano album that transforms grief, legacy, and personal history into a stirring eleven-track tribute.
Lightning in a Bottle 2025: Summer Festival Survival Guide
With spring well underway, and summer quickly approaching, here comes music festival season!
Better Before’s “Tasteless” Is a Spiraling Ride Through Noise and Nostalgia
There’s something beautifully reckless about Better Before. The San Diego-based trio doesn’t just play alternative punk—they hurl it, full-speed, like a bottle across a dive bar floor.
KhanPhAro & the New Creatures Tap Into Inner Chaos on “Scumbag”
Southern California’s own KhanPhAro & the New Creatures just dropped a sonic gut-punch with their latest single Scumbag, released March 7, 2025.
Lime Cordiale Lights Up The Observatory
Lime Cordiale is currently on their “Enough of the Sweet Talk” tour, promoting their 2024 album of the same name.
Ray Bull Brings Indie-Pop Intensity to San Diego With the “Little Acts of Violence” Tour Stop at Voodoo Room
NYC-based indie-pop duo Ray Bull are heading west—and they’re bringing their latest project Little Acts of Violence to San Diego's Voodoo Room on April 24th as part of their North American tour.
FEQ 2025: Where Music, Magic, and Québec City Meet
For over five decades, the Festival d'été de Québec (FEQ) has been more than just a music festival—it’s been the heartbeat of summer in Québec City.
Drew & Ellie Holcomb Bring Their "Memory Bank" Tour to San Diego
Get ready, San Diego—Drew & Ellie Holcomb are making their way to Humphreys Concerts by the Bay on April 6th for a night of heartfelt storytelling, soaring harmonies, and the kind of soul-stirring Americana that has made them a beloved duo in the folk and country music scene.
Must-See Attractions for Art Lovers in San Diego
San Diego is a wonderful place for art lovers. Its rich cultural diversity, history, and art districts make it a travel destination for people everywhere.
Lime Cordiale Takes Over North America – Catch Them in San Diego on March 25th!
San Diego, get ready – Lime Cordiale is bringing their high-energy, genre-blending sound to The Observatory North Park on March 25th as part of their massive 2025 North American and Mexico tour!
Rediscovering the Sound: J.R.’s Return to Music After 30 Years and the Story Behind Another Day
In this candid interview, J.R. delves into what it was like to dust off his old gear, adapt to modern recording technology, and channel the emotions of that time into his latest release, Another Day.
Wonderfront 2025: Best Line-up To Date?
There’s no better way to kick off the summer than chilling at the San Diego Embarcadero during the annual Wonderfront Music Festival.
Tigers In Cairo Unleash Anthemic New Single “In Our Fields” ft. Tobias Grave of Soft Kill
San Diego’s rising post-punk sensation, Tigers In Cairo, is making waves once again with the release of their latest single, “In Our Fields.”
J.R. Returns After 30 Years with a Powerful New Single, Another Day
This long-awaited track is more than just a comeback; it’s the result of four years of relentless dedication, rediscovering old gear, mastering new skills, and embracing the DIY spirit of music production.
Killian Hough Brings 80s Nostalgia to the Future with New Album, Love + Electricity
Meet the up-and-coming indie/pop artist, Killian Hough.
Lightning in a Bottle announces 2025 festival setlist
Shake out your tarps and dust off your wub wub wubs, because Lightning in a Bottle (LiB) is back for 2025.
Rainbow City Park present the Fruit of Their Labor on Debut EP Fruitless
There’s a tree planted in Rainbow City Park, one which you would hardly call Fruitless. The debut EP by the NorCal indie-rock band is lavishly abundant with passionate performances, memorable songwriting, and nods to their creative influences.