Alex Gaskareth said, “Music is the soundtrack to every good and bad time we will ever have.” This is certainly true for Politik, a Southern California band composed of Eli Furar, Arend Hekma, Ben Dawson, and Lucas Durand. Their music merges feelings of adolescence with a classic rock feel and heavy-hitting beats. I met with Ben Dawson to discuss the band’s roots, maintaining creativity, and new music.

Meet the band Atomic Surfers and take a glimpse at their soon-to-be-released next album, “Anger Issues,” recorded here at Amplified Studios!

Meet Erratic Impulse, San Diego’s unforgettable “gateway” band!

Meet Courtside Betty and get the inside details on their most recent release, “Worry” out now on all platforms!