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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.
Local singer-songwriter and activist Gary Loren Jahns has released “Park Dale Lane,” a protest song that hits close to home (literally).
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.
From packed-out pubs in Dunedin to glowing stages around the world, Mild Orange has crafted a sound that’s as sincere as it is expansive.
Autoheart is bringing their emotionally charged, genre-blurring magic back to North America this fall with The Heartlands Tour, a sprawling two-phase journey that spans coast to coast, and it all comes to a head in San Diego on November 20th at the House of Blues.
San Diego’s own Tigers in Cairo are back with a vengeance on their latest single, “My Saving Face,” that dropped Tuesday, July 15.
San Marcos-based musician Chris Laguna isn’t just playing with sound—he’s dissecting it, warping it, and stitching it back together into something radically new.
Los Angeles-based metal duo KRASHKARMA is kicking off their blazing “World on Fire Tour” this August, bringing their aggressive, genre-bending sound to over 50 cities across the U.S. and Europe, including a stop in San Diego on August 1st at McGuffie's.
ALL BLOG POSTS
“Baby Girl” by Marelle Out Now
"Baby Girl" by Marelle is out now on all platforms! Let's look at what she has to say about her newest single, which came out on March 31st, 2023.
Audrey and the Sound Gallery: “Pretty Feelings”
A write up on Audrey & The Sound Gallery’s newest album “Pretty Feelings” by Josh Beer.
“Rain in April” By Sara Andrea: Out April 7th, 2023
An Interview with Sara Andrea on her next single, “Rain in April” out April 7th, 2023.
The Band Cope: “Georgia” Out April 7th, 2023
A write up on Cope the Band’s newest single “Georgia,” out on April 7th.
Manic Monday Releases “Where I Belong”
Ellie interviews Manic Monday about their most recent release “Where I Belong”, recorded at Amplified Studios
Artist Spotlight: Blood Pact
Artists Spotlight interview with Blood Pact.
Suiteheart: “In To You”
Check out Suiteheart’s newest single, “In To You” out now on all platforms!
Louis Brazier - A San Diego Legend
An interview with Spencer and Samer on their time working/being friends with local legend, Louis Brazier.
Artist Spotlight: Topeka Clementine
Artist Spotlight interview with Topeka Clementine.
Humble Heart OB - 2.18.23
A write up on the 2.18.23 Humble Heart show featuring bands Fieldrush, Spillboy, and Rain on Fridays.
Donna Drive’s Debut Single - “Cha Cha”
Up-and-coming band Donna Drive just released their debut single, "Cha Cha."
An Interview with Blood Pact: Sonic Melancholy
An Interview with local shoegaze artist Blood Pact.
Top 5 Underground Hardcore/Punk Bands in SD Right Now
Top 5 underground hardcore/punk bands in San Diego, California right now.
Meet Fieldrush: A West-Coast Emo Band
An interview with local San Diego emo band Fieldrush.
An Interview With Drug Hunt: Through The Night
An interview with Jason from Drug Hunt about their most recent single, “Through the Night.”
An Interview with Blossom: Heavily Mellow
An interview with San Diego local band Blossom. Photos by the lovely Eden.
Five Reasons Everyone in a Band Should Know the Nashville Number System
Here are 5 reasons why everyone in a band should know the Nashville Number System by Cory Wilkins.
An Interview with Matt Heckler
An interview with Matt Heckler by Sydney Hagen.