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 8/7/25 Madi Coe 8/7/25

Distressor Breaks Through the Haze with Cathartic New Single “Broken Glass”

Following a groundswell of attention sparked by their Wisp collab and a hauntingly beautiful music video for “Yearn,” San Diego/LA shoegaze outfit Distressor has returned with “Broken Glass,” the lead single from their forthcoming sophomore LP, and it's their boldest statement yet.

Madi Coe 6/28/25 Madi Coe 6/28/25

KhanPhAro & the New Creatures Resurrect Action-Packed Chaos with “AOAS”

On June 27, 2025, KhanPhAro & the New Creatures unleashed their summer anthem, “AOAS,” a fiery fusion of raw rap vocals, guttural guitar riffs, and pounding drums that cements their place as one of SoCal’s most electrifying underground forces.

Madi Coe 4/24/25 Madi Coe 4/24/25

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.

Madi Coe 4/13/25 Madi Coe 4/13/25

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.

Madi Coe 3/13/25 Madi Coe 3/13/25

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.

Madi Coe 2/25/25 Madi Coe 2/25/25

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.”

Madi Coe 2/21/25 Madi Coe 2/21/25

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.

Madi Coe 11/18/24 Madi Coe 11/18/24

Beige Radio Unveils New Single: "King of the Irish Goodbye"

San Diego-based musician Beige Radio is back with the release of King of the Irish Goodbye, the second single from his upcoming album, which was released on October 24, 2024.