Turin, Italy based American illustrator Abigail Larson creates beautiful, spooky images that are enough to make our gothic little hearts swoon. “I’m a big lover of fairytales and gothic romance, so much of my work revolves around themes love, death, and the strange and macabre,” says Larson. She creates her illustrations first by hand with … Continue reading
“This is the deepest song I ever wrote, it’s called ‘I’m A Star’”–Melissa Brooks, The Aquadolls. The fast-paced punk song clocks in at just over a minute. It was followed up by “Toy”, a catchy pop song about masturbation. The Aquadolls took their dreamy LA sound to Sacramento for the first time at MOMO Sacramento, … Continue reading
Self-taught Italian artist Stefania Russo creates dark, emotional, horror-esque work. Russo is inspired by combining Gothic themes with everyday attitudes and behaviors to transform them with her surrealist personal style into what she calls “Dark Fairytales.” She’s also influenced by dreams and modern myths like Creepypastas. Currently, she works freelance, turning her work into illustrations … Continue reading
Minneapolis-based artist Sishir Bommakanti revels in chaos and the strange. His work is vibrant and full of myth and movement. “I experiment in both digital and traditional media to complement the deliberate foundation of my process. Involving deconstruction, distortion and assemblage, I arrange elements within a composition to create a legacy of layers that adds substance … Continue reading
Friday, October 19th, Alchemy Salon and Spa presented Mystic, an art party and Prince celebration. Mystic included paintings by JM Knudsen as well as body art by SuperHellaOMG. The crowd was entertained with tarot readings by Keri Carr, snake charming by Jessica Will, and a Prince DJ set by Echo the Natives. Photos: Daniel Tyree. Continue reading
Mickey Sampson celebrated his 62nd birthday at Oak Park’s finest, The Cafe Colonial. The line up for his birthday show included many OG punk bands and spoken word artists from The Cafe Colonial and the Bay Area. In a fitting pass of the torch, the future sounds of local punk, Killer Couture closed the show. … Continue reading
What I’m Listening To is a series where we talk to exciting artists, musicians, and community members and get a five-song slice of their current playlist. – “As I continue my journey in life and exploring my own self, it’s with the music I find along the way.” – Since the days of dancing in his … Continue reading
Leaveswell is a Sacramento based artist who works in both large- and small-scale works. In his large-scale murals and smaller cardboard weavings, Leaveswell’s artwork brings together vibrant colors and pattern in perfect harmony. The mind manifesting linework in his murals are bright and organic and feel as though you’re walking through a kaleidoscope. The cardboard … Continue reading
ArtMix Zombie. Crocker Art Museum. Sacramento CA. October 11, 2018. Photos Mickey Morrow Continue reading
Noise musicians from all over the United States returned to Sacramento CA for Norcal Noisefest. The festival, now in its 22nd year, was held at Cafe Colonial and The Colony on October 6th and 7th. Learn more about Norcal Noisefest here and be sure to check out the upcoming Audio Waffle coming up at the Red Museum … Continue reading
Manila-based illustrator Merilliza Chan creates beautiful fantasy art and loves using her art to bring characters to life. Most of her work is for book covers and the gaming industry. “I absolutely love it,” she told TUBE. Meanwhile, in her non-commisioned work, she likes to be more experimental. “I’m currently still exploring other avenues when it … Continue reading
As the Cafe Colonial and The Colony enter its swan song era, new festivals are getting their start. One of which was the first annual G.O.A.T. Fest on Friday, whose folk punk line up was put together by Punch and Pie Productions and G.O.A.T. Records. Words and Photos: Benz Doctolero Continue reading
Rituals of Mine, So Much Light, Destroy Boys. Goldfield. Sacramento CA. October 2, 2018 Photography Melissa Uroff Continue reading
Work In Progress, a live art exhibit hosted by Tin Can Studios and 1810 Gallery on Sunday, September 30th featured the work of a lot of amazing artists including M.P. Young, Lynn Tobin, Ashton D. Bohm, Salty Redhead, Shaun Burner, Arturo Romeo aka R2Romeo, EEFFRRTT, John Horton, Tyler Lambiase, @sergioplebe, and @_doctor._b. In addition, BambiTacos was there … Continue reading
Dutch artist Iris Compiet works eerie, strange themes that she puts to use in all kinds of projects including picture books, gallery art, concept art, sculpting, and her book Faeries of the Faultlines.“I love drawing inspiration from European folklore, mythology, fairytales or ghost stories and I don’t like to limit myself to a medium or theme. … Continue reading
Last Saturday, saw the Fourth Annual Sac PorchFest taking over 21st St in Midtown Sacramento between streets G and I. Sac PorchFest is a free, all ages event with donations benefiting the Mustard Seed School, an emergency school for homeless children. Learn more about it here. Photos: Benz Doctolero. Continue reading
Boulevard Skateshop breaks the First Friday/Second Saturday tradition by having their collaborative art show and ramp jam on the fourth Saturday of the month. The show highlights skateboarding and skateboard culture in and around the city. Hannah Mugford has been hosting the quarterly shows at Boulevard Skateshop (3747 West Pacific Ave, suite H Sacramento) since early … Continue reading
The Red Museum is a magical place where artists, musicians and those who appreciate the creative community come together to celebrate all that is art. The DIY warehouse artist space, located Sacramento CA, hosted their second annual benefit and mini-festival titled Red Ex Volume ll. The benefit was held on September 22, 2018, and had … Continue reading
Last week, we had a great time dancing at the Soft White Sixties show. This week, TUBE. Magazine went backstage and got to chat with rock band’s lead singer Octavio Genera. TUBE: What inspired your latest album, Alta California? What made you decide to do the same album but in Spanish? Genera: The idea came about with … Continue reading
Graphic designer turned full-time artist, Jenny Hawkyard studied and worked in Canada for eleven years before returning to her hometown in Cardigan, Wales. She came back two years ago to pursue her first love of art and illustration and now runs a small shop and open studio. Her brilliantly colored, otherworldly work is created in … Continue reading
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