Gap Dream is essentially the fantasies of one Gabriel Fulvimar. He’s released one record, people dug it, and now he’s ready for another. But this isn’t the product of stasis, sleep, or fermentation. This dream is epic. It’s got legs; legs that carried Gabriel to California from his native Ohio, and delivered him to a … Continue reading
There is no way to deny it, once you see these dudes rock you will love them. Check out The Croissants new video and be sure to catch them live the next chance you get. You will not be disappointed. Learn more about the band at www.lecroissants.blogspot.com Continue reading
The Limiñanas, the brainchild of French duo Lio and Marie Limiñana, are back on Trouble In Mind with their third album, Costa Blanca, out November 19th! Once again, recorded at their home in the south of France by Lio himself, Costa Blanca pushes the envelope of their signature Franc-o-phonic sound — the coloeur café cool of Gainsbourg, the hypnotic drone of VU-era Cale, and the spiky fuzz of … Continue reading
Sunday, October 6th, Judith Hill will be opening for Josh Groban at the Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento CA. You may know Judith from NBCs The Voice, but that wasn’t the start of her career. She has worked as a back up singer with greats such as Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Rod Stewart and Elton John. … Continue reading
Kettering, England, psychedelic-pop band Temples introduced themselves to North American audiences last month via the “Shelter Song”/”Colours to Life” 7,” out now on Fat Possum. Today, the four-piece share a new 60s inspired, end-of-summer jam, the immediately endearing “Keep In The Dark,” and announce their first North American tour! Recorded and produced by the band in their own Pyramid Studio and mixed … Continue reading
NEW EP “WORMS/YEAR 5772” OUT 11/5 VIA CRIME ON THE MOON Cold Beat is Hannah Lew, bassist and co-songwriter of the band Grass Widow. It’s the fully expressed voice and emotions of one person, versus the harmonic and lock-step declarations of three women. It’s the emergence of Lew as a singular voice, using dream logic and abstraction … Continue reading
“Ensayos by Omar Chacon Omar has taken an alchemists approach to his medium, and has formulated a masterfully unique application of paint to surface. The result is paint as building blocks that the artist refers to as “pre-made brushstrokes”, layering his drips or dots to create a dazzling display of eye pleasing beauty reminiscent of traditional … Continue reading
Blonde Redhead formed in New York City in 1994 with a rather unique sound. They have been called everything from noise-rock band to an art band and have been compared to innovators such as Sonic Youth and Portishead. The band is composed of Kazu Makino (vocals, guitar, keyboards) and twin brothers Simone Pace (drums, vocals) and … Continue reading
Common House Productions is proud to announce our fall show, Craig Lucas’s Prelude to a Kiss. This slightly dark, but touching comedy features a whirlwind romance that culminates in a single moment of hesitation on the day of Peter and Rita’s wedding. When an unknown elderly man asks to kiss the beautiful bride, their souls swap … Continue reading
LAUNCH is a whirlwind of music, fashion and art which takes over Sacramento for nearly a week. We here at TUBE hit the town and clicked the shutter throughout it all. Sacramento knows how to throw a pretty kick ass party. We cannot wait until next year! And check out the LAUNCH website where they have … Continue reading
Jenny Hval has in recent years made a name for herself as an artist, musician and writer both in Norway and abroad. When her third record Viscera was released in 2011, WIRE magazine described the record as: “a stunning achievement both conceptually and musically.” Multidisciplinary and transgressive are words often employed to describe her art, … Continue reading
San Diego’s Plateaus are back and following up their acclaimed debut LP on Art Fag with a limited one sided 10” coming from Mt.St.Mtn. Plateaus have a laid back minimalist sound doing more with less with a niche for catchy song writing and melody. Hazy guitar tones, pounding drums, fuzzed out bass, and blown out vocals … Continue reading
CATCH THEM ON TOUR THIS FALL WITH PRETTY LIGHTS & MICHAL MENERT ODESZA, the Seattle-based producer duo of Harrison Mills (aka Catacombkid) and Clayton Knight (BeachesBeaches), self-release their new EP, My Friends Never Die, and it is currently available tostream and download for free at odesza.com. They’ve already released the title track, “My Friends Never Die,” and follow-up track, “If There’s Time,” … Continue reading
Brooklyn’s own So So Glos premiered their kick-ass, NYC-centric new video for “Lost Weekend,” off of their latest release Blowout, on Noisey! Fans will be able to visit the Indie Wok Room, and listen to the So So Glos’ new record; the band will log in at 4pm EST on Thursday, August 22nd and answer questions about the new album, the tour, and anything else fans are … Continue reading
SCANDINAVIAN GARAGE FREE JAZZ TRIO, THE THING, TO RELEASE BOOT!, NOVEMBER 5TH, 2013 ON THE THING RECORDS After more than 600 concerts around the globe, five studio albums and a variety of live releases over the years, the Scandinavian garage, free jazz trio, The Thing — Mats Gustafsson (bass, baritone, tenor and soprano saxophones), Ingebrigt Håker Flaten (electric bass) and Paal Nilssen-Love (drums) — are excited … Continue reading
Punch and Pie did it again! While they are known for putting together some great shows all year long, this is the second year they have presented us with Punch and Pie Fest. Over 20 bands play during a 6 day span in 4 venues throughout midtown. Our liver is still recovering. To check … Continue reading
The Bar Fly Effect is a Sacramento band who is out for a good time. They dub themselves , “…the perfect soundtrack for bar hopping, party crashing, dubious hookups and next-day regrets.” It is obvious they are a solid group of friends who truly adore creating music together. Their enjoyment of each other is absolutely contagious … Continue reading
On new album, MORE, Alexis Georgopoulos (aka Arp) makes his first album-length foray into song and further establishes himself as a restless artist inspired by the idea of “variousness” and not content to stay put. Throughout, Arp moves away from the synth centric-abstractions so prevalent on earlier albums, The Soft Wave (a New York Times’ “overlooked highlight” of 2010) and In Light,instead focusing on … Continue reading
Listen to Jacco Gardner’s new single, “The End of August,” out September 24th on Trouble in Mind 2013 continues to be an exciting year for twenty-five year old Dutch multi-instrumentalist Jacco Gardner. After successful European and U.S. tours in support of his inviting and sophisticated debut album, Cabinet of Curiosities, plus the release of two superb singles, Gardner … Continue reading
We are so excited for our pals at Phono Select!!! We can’t wait for the grand opening! Long live the record store!!!! SAVE the DATE – SATURDAY SEPT 28, 2013 SAVE the DATE – SATURDAY SEPT 28, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.! Phono Select Records will be open to public in our new … Continue reading
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