THE BLOG

Though the publication is on hiatus, all of our past blogs will remain up! Check out all of our past blogs from 2022-2025!

ALL BLOG POSTS

Madi Coe 10/31/25 Madi Coe 10/31/25

Chorduroy Sinks Their Teeth Into “Vampiress,” A Fuzzy, Fever-Dream of Garage Psych Mayhem

San Diego’s own Chorduroy return with “Vampiress,” a snarling new single that drips with distortion, tension, and just enough swagger to make chaos sound seductive.

Madi Coe 9/12/25 Madi Coe 9/12/25

From Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Nashville and Back: Cardiff State Drops New EP

San Diego band Cardiff State released their new EP, State Line, on September 4th across all major streaming platforms.

Madi Coe 8/16/25 Madi Coe 8/16/25

Manganista Returns with “Talking to Myself,” A Sharp, Synthy Reflection on Inner Chaos

San Diego’s long-running indie rock mainstay Manganista is back with a fresh shot of New Wave energy in their latest single, “Talking to Myself,” released August 15.

Madi Coe 12/17/24 Madi Coe 12/17/24

An Interview with Morskie Oko: Exploring the Emotional Depth of Their New Single ‘Sad Girl’

Morskie Oko, the band known for their electrifying mix of post-paradise punk, is unveiling a new side to their sound with the release of Sad Girl which came out on December 13th.

Madi Coe 12/6/24 Madi Coe 12/6/24

Meet Insomnia: San Diego’s Rising Stars Redefining No-Wave Grunge

Emerging from the dynamic San Diego music scene, Insomnia has swiftly gained some recognition for its mighty sound and profoundly introspective lyrics.

Madi Coe 11/14/24 Madi Coe 11/14/24

WELCOME TO POST-PARADISE: San Diego Locals Morskie Oko Ignite the Mundane with Their New Single ‘Born to Weep’

The San Diego music scene has a new voice of grit and revolt, as post-punk band Morskie Oko drops their intense, hard-hitting single, “Born to Weep,” the first of four tracks set to release beginning in Fall 2024.