Gianna Alessi, praised for her honeyed vocals and soul-rooted, alt-R&B sound, grew up in a New York family of classical musicians, where storytelling through music became second nature.

In a city as visually charged and culturally vibrant as San Diego, image is identity. For musicians, professional photography isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s the front line of your personal brand. Whether you’re performing at the Casbah, busking in Balboa Park, or releasing an indie EP on Spotify, your visual story determines how fans, venues, and media perceive your artistry.

It was a packed crowd at Soma last Thursday (October 23), as friends, families, and couples, young and old, came to the sidestage to see Sons Of The East.

The artist/group Random Acts of Kindness has released their new single “I Wish” on all major streaming platforms through Better World Records, the label founded by songwriter, executive producer, and philanthropist Ken Freirich.

San Diego-based singer-songwriter Ben Parks releases his anticipated follow-up record, Ecotone, Pt. II, on November 7 (today), completing a deeply personal two-part series that has defined a new chapter of his artistry.

When it comes to bands keeping the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll alive, American Mile is the real deal.

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.

Like a spritz of perfume, the opening notes on Moon Panda’s new record, “Dumb Luck,” draw you into a sweet spell. While the sparkly synths, twinkling guitars, and Maddy Myer’s intoxicating voice have become iconographic to Moon Panda’s sound, on this new record, they seem to have improved every other component.

New York City–based jazzy R&B duo Acute Inflections, known for their sultry sound and magnetic chemistry, are bringing their signature blend of soulful vocals, vintage glamour, and modern grooves to San Diego’s Encore Event Center on Tuesday, November 11th.

Australian indie-folk trio Sons of the East are making their way to San Diego’s SOMA Sidestage on October 23, bringing with them the kind of earnest, harmony-rich folk that has quietly (and now not so quietly) taken them from beachside buskers to international festival stages.

Get ready to relive the glory days of arena rock when Broadway’s Rock of Ages Band storms the stage at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, October 11.

Music doesn’t merely float through the background of childhood. It carves pathways.

San Diego fans are in for an unforgettable night when Dallas-based, New Mexican-born artist Esteban Flores, better known as Slow Joy, takes the stage at The Observatory SD on October 9th.

Jeffrey “Saxophone Tall” Newton is a Detroit native and virtuoso multi-instrumentalist who learned jazz from the city’s greats, many of them Motown “Funk Brothers.”

San Diego’s own sullvn, a vibrant 10-piece collective known for their retro-soul-meets-modern-pop sound, have released a bold new cover of The Mighty Mighty Bosstones’ ska-punk anthem “The Impression That I Get.”

Psychedelic music has always thrived at the edges of atmosphere and imagination, and with his debut self-titled record, The Faint Havens, 23-year-old songwriter and producer Christian is ready to prove he’s more than prepared to push the genre forward.

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

San Diego indie band Manganista is set to release the official music video for their latest single, “Talking to Myself,” on September 12.

It’s getting to be that time of year: August is coming to a close, the heat wave is upon us, and all the tourists are going home, which means it’s time for San Diegans to enjoy their city again.

On September 5th, San Diego gets a taste of California’s rising surf/garage rock talent when Ray & Paul hit town ahead of their highly anticipated debut EP Fading (out September 12 via AWAL).

San Diego’s music scene has a knack for bringing the right people together in the strangest of ways, and Good Citrus is proof of that. Born from a Craigslist ad and fueled by chance, honesty, and a lot of groove, the band has quickly carved out a sound that’s both refreshing and unexpectedly bittersweet.

San Diego’s own Ben Parks takes the stage at The Casbah tonight, Tuesday, August 26, marking his long-awaited debut at the iconic venue. Doors open at 7:30 PM, with the show starting at 8:30 PM.

You don’t need to give up your music career to pay rent. What you do need is some creative leverage. Not hustle culture. Not grinding until the passion dies. Just a handful of practical ways to keep the lights on - while keeping your sound intact.

Tone has worn many hats in the music world (engineer, songwriter, producer, frontman) and through it all, he’s built a sound that’s both raw and refined.

California indie artist Windser will bring his heartfelt, high-energy sound to The Casbah in San Diego on August 29, as part of a 22-date U.S. tour following the release of his self-titled debut album on Bright Antenna Records.

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.

On Friday, August 23, rising indie-pop duo Cherokee Social will hit the stage at The Casbah in San Diego, opening for Coyote Island as part of a 20-date West Coast tour.

With the release of RASA, Oceanside-based singer and yoga teacher Vineetha Menon invites listeners into a musical realm where ancient Indian devotion meets modern sensibilities.

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.