Citizen of Glass is an exploration of fragility, paranoia, and transparency. Danish musician Agnes Obel created the album to experiment with the German concept “gläserner bürger,” or a human of glass. “I know I can’t communicate everything with music,” she says with a laugh, speaking over the background sounds of the Berlin cafe she is calling … Continue reading
What I’m Listening To is a series where we talk to exciting artists and musicians and get a five song slice of their current playlist. – “No matter what I do, I guarantee it will make you feel something and remind you we can all be more than we realize.” – SpaceWalker aka April Walker … Continue reading
Across the world, thousands of people gathered on Saturday, January 21, 2017, for the Woman’s March; a day of activism promoting both woman and human rights. The Sacramento event was one of 643 marches across the globe held for those who were unable to make it to Washington D.C. or that wanted to protest in their own … Continue reading
After nine sexy years, the Sizzling Sirens are taking a bow. While the burlesque group is not coming to an end, they are transitioning to a “non-producing troupe,” says founder Jay Siren. Although they will still perform together from time to time, Siren will no longer be producing shows in the Sacramento area after their … Continue reading
– “When there’s 15-20 performance artists together in one space, you know shit’s going to get buck wild.” – Larry Rodriguez, aka DJ Larry of the Press Club’s Sunday Dance Party, aka church, and this month’s What I’m Listening To playlist curator, was that dude with a boombox in high school. He grew up in Del … Continue reading
December 7, 2016, The Red Museum, located in Sacramento CA, hosted a benefit show to help those affected by the recent fire at the Ghost Ship artist warehouse in Oakland, CA. Sacramento-based pop-rock cuties, Ghoul School, kicked off the night, warming up the crowd with dreamy songs such as “Dogsong”. The Rippers followed Ghoul School with a … Continue reading
See You In The Morning Light is a chronical of grief. Scott Ferreter lost his father to stomach cancer in 2012. The musician (previously of Comfort Twin, Cove) then spent the next four years making his upcoming album See You In The Morning Light with twenty-five other musicians and friends, calling the project Deep Pools. Ferreter says the process … Continue reading
What I’m Listening To is a series where we talk to exciting artists and musicians and get a five song slice of their current playlist. – “Right now we’re taking deep breaths before the insanity of ArtStreet ensues.” – Jennifer Jackson grew up in Placerville, visiting Sacramento when her ex-East Coast punk father showed his … Continue reading
The Pixies played the Ace of Spades on Wednesday, October 26. The Boston band sold out the weeknight show, packing the venue to capacity with long time fans. Some even brought their kids along to rock out. The crowd waited anxiously for the group to arrive many waiting by the bar and dining areas to eat, … Continue reading
The Aftershock festival was held October 22nd and 23rd in Sacramento, California. Roughly 46,000 people attended the sold-out weekend. It was moved from Gibson Ranch County Park back to its original location at Discovery Park. There were three stages during the festival, including acts such as Tool, Primus, Korn, Slayer, Anthrax, Avenged Sevenfold, and Disturbed. … Continue reading
Our Girls Issue has arrived! Yay! Issue 5 showcases some of the great, talented women we love. This issue is overflowing with poems, visual artwork, and interviews. Read all about some of our favorite gals like singer-songwriter Gabrielle, illustrator Read all about some of our favorite gals like singer-songwriter Gabrielle, illustrator Zsalto, cover artist Franceska Gamez, … Continue reading
What I’m Listening To is a series where we talk to exciting artists and musicians and get a five song slice of their current playlist. – “Rock music and bands seemed like such a cathartic artistic experience, I really wanted to do that.” – Charles Albright, multi-band member, founder of Sacramento Records and Charles Albright Records, … Continue reading
Looking for something scary weird to get you in the Halloween spirit? Come to the VIP premiere party of Coppelius, a sci-fi horror short. The short, directed by Laura Marie Anthony and starring Sasha Soukup, David Pack and Cyn Harrell is screening at the California Stage Theater Company. The premiere will be “Psychedelic Hollywood in Space” themed and … Continue reading
Ready for Halloween? Well, the horror comes a little early this year with the return of Sinister Creature Con! The convention, which is in its second year, is all about movie effects and horror. It features guests including Lori Petty (Orange Is The New Black, Gotham), Katherine Isabelle (Hannibal, Freddy vs Jason, Ginger Snaps), and renowned make up artists … Continue reading
Self-described experimental pop project, SunMonks has released a fun new single. ‘No Me’ is bright catchy number, full of energy and careless joy. Listen to it below. The duo, made up of Geoffrey CK and Alexandra Steele will be playing Shine Cafe,1400 E St, Sacramento at 5 pm on Saturday, September 24th. Words: K. Hules. Continue reading
The annual Sac Open Studios program, now in its 11th year, includes 150 artists in over six cities in Sacramento County. From 10am – 5pm on Saturday and Sunday, participating Sac Open Studio artists welcomed visitors into their normally private studio spaces where they answered questions about their ideas and processes, talked about past and future … Continue reading
What I’m Listening To is a series where we talk to exciting artists and musicians and get a five song slice of their current playlist. – “I’m definitely gonna continue being a musician after I graduate. I don’t know what else I would do. I’m a barista right now but that isn’t really a career.” … Continue reading
A large, enthusiastic crowd of music-lovers of all ages gathered at Bonney Field at Cal Expo for the second City of Trees festival, hosted by Radio 94.7. The daylong music festival on Sept. 10 featured a Sacramento tent where people could hear local bands like The Color Wild, Arden Park Roots and Pacific Skyway, … Continue reading
Chalk It Up is a free yearly event that takes place during Labor Day weekend. This past weekend was the event’s 26th anniversary. They celebrated by creating many chalk masterpieces all over the sidewalks of Fremont Park in Downtown Sacramento. Over 200 artists worked alongside the public to create chalk artwork over the span of … Continue reading
The Sacramento Mural Festival is now over, but long before it began, the city was known as a home to amazing murals and street art. Here is a photographic tour of some of our favorite pieces in Sac. This art, which features a variety of subject matter, styles, mediums, and artists makes our city beautiful and unique. … Continue reading
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