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!

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Madi Coe Madi Coe

Go Scarlet: Rocking on Their Own Terms

This all-female band featuring Heather Moonflower (guitar/vocals), Arlina Hoeschen (bass), Tamara Monasterio (keyboard), and Nikki Bigonger (drums), isn’t just making music; they’re living proof that it’s never too late to chase creative dreams with fire and intention.

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Tony Le Calvez Tony Le Calvez

Lightning in a Bottle 2025 Review or (The expulsion of corporate influence on the evolution of art, and the transcendent experience of artistically-driven community)

Landing at Lightning in a Bottle, you’re greeted by the bright, clinking sound of hammers hitting stakes. The rugged fandom of EDM, those brave disciples of PLURR, prep for five days of camping: planting tents, hanging tapestries, and setting up for the 16th iteration of sweltering heat, loud music, and dance-till-you-drop setlists that will test their endurance and commitment to live electronic dance music. 

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Tony Le Calvez Tony Le Calvez

Wonderfront 2025: The Tastemakers, the Jam Bands and the Influencers

When Wonderfront Festival announced their 2025 musician line-up back in January, there was a noticeable change in vibe compared to last year’s roster. In this fourth edition of the San Diego-based musical celebration, organizers picked fewer local bands and high-profile names, opting instead for a wider selection of mid-tier artists (in terms of celebrity, not quality). 

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Carrie Spencer Carrie Spencer

The Creative Reboot: A Musician’s Map Back to the Muse

When inspiration vanishes, it’s not a clean rest—it’s more like being trapped mid-phrase in a song that used to sing itself. For musicians, this can mean hours at the piano with nothing but empty chords or a melody that won’t lift off the ground. The pursuit of creative rhythm isn’t just about generating new compositions; it’s about clearing mental space so music has room to return. Sometimes the breakthrough isn’t about what’s added, but what’s cleared away.

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Madi Coe Madi Coe

Sweet Myths Find Beauty in Letting Go on New Single "What a Beautiful Dream"

San Diego-based trio Sweet Myths has just released their first official music video for their emotional new single, "What a Beautiful Dream." The band, made up of Diego Rodriguez, Deejay Rich, and John Martinez, may be scattered across El Cajon, Pacific Beach, and North Park, but together, they’re carving out a sound that feels grounded, sincere, and instantly resonant.

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