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LISTEN TO ARP’S NEW ALBUM, MORE, VIA THE FADER
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LISTEN TO ARP’S NEW ALBUM, MORE, VIA THE FADER

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

Sneak Peek of JACCO GARDNER’S NEW SINGLE: THE END OF AUGUST
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Sneak Peek of JACCO GARDNER’S NEW SINGLE: THE END OF AUGUST

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

PHONO SELECT IS BACK!!!!
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PHONO SELECT IS BACK!!!!

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

KING TUFF PREMIERES NEW M. WARTELLA-DIRECTED VIDEO FOR “SUN MEDALLION”
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KING TUFF PREMIERES NEW M. WARTELLA-DIRECTED VIDEO FOR “SUN MEDALLION”

King Tuff’s banner 2013 just keeps on movin’, without a stop in sight, as though there was nothing to it! Kyle and company kick off their fall tour in Denver on September 25, after which they join up with buddies Wavves and Jacuzzi Boys. But first, behold! The magic of the Kyle’s legendary Sun Medallion … Continue reading

Exit, Pursued By Minus the Bear
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Exit, Pursued By Minus the Bear

The music of Minus the Bear is a swirling eddy of brightly colored sound that subsumes and disguises the deeper darker currents of their sparse but poignant lyrics. Understanding their songs necessitates more than just casual attention; one must devote time, careful listening, concentration, and an almost literary mindset to their music. A Cinderella story … Continue reading

Here, There Be Dragons
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Here, There Be Dragons

Listening to Imagine Dragons is like being inundated with a tide of ragged glory and post apocalyptic glee. The Las Vegas based band puts their finger on your pulse then gets impatient; grabs your wrist, then runs off with you into the sunset. Though just recently making it big on the music charts, Imagine Dragons … Continue reading

Metaphorically Speaking.
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Metaphorically Speaking.

Mister Metaphor began in Sacramento in the early 2000s.  The band dubbed as math rock made quite an impression on the local music scene in a rather short period of time.  Made up of Mike Sparks (vocals and guitar), Ben Edrington (guitar), Ryan Rake (bass) and Justin Goings (drums) this talented foursome’s popularity has stood … Continue reading

Midtown Stomp: Your Portal to the Fifties
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Midtown Stomp: Your Portal to the Fifties

Dim lights.  Wood floors.  Dozens of couples bobbing and spinning, each with their own rhythm, their own style, somehow all working in sync to create an energetic, whirling dance floor.  The fifties are brought to life again amidst whirling skirts and dancers walking arm-and-arm at Midtown Stomp, a swing dancing venue in downtown Sacramento. If … Continue reading

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Over 100 Sacramento Artists Chosen to Show in KVIE Art Auction

  Over 100 Sacramento Artists Chosen to Show in KVIE Art Auction  KVIE to Broadcast Award-Winning Art 9/20-9/22  Celebrating KVIE Public Television’s thirty-two years of creating an accessible venue to bring art into the homes of Northern Californians, the 2013 KVIE Art Auction will showcase over 250 works of art by emerging, well-known, and world-renown … Continue reading

Rock Abstraction: A Quick Sketch of Geographer
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Rock Abstraction: A Quick Sketch of Geographer

Geographer creates their own space. Their music, when listened to carefully, wraps itself around you and cocoons your mind. Which is exactly the intention of the self-proclaimed creators of “soulful music from outer space”. “We think that [our music] creates a space you can get lost in, where you’re floating in the music your listening … Continue reading

CAVE ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM, THREACE
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CAVE ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM, THREACE

 CAVE ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM, THREACE, OUT OCTOBER 15TH ON DRAG CITY CAVE‘s new album, Threace, out October 15, 2013 on Drag City, might just bring an end to your party – no more dancing, no more talking, just people listening to every last clang, tweet and honk of a band really getting after it. Recorded on a 1″ 8-track Studer … Continue reading

See: KING KHAN & THE SHRINES’ “DARKNESS” VIDEO
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See: KING KHAN & THE SHRINES’ “DARKNESS” VIDEO

  NEW ALBUM, IDLE NO MORE, OUT SEP. 3, 2013 ON MERGE Though often called the “wildest show on earth” and known for their spectacle of a stage show, King Khan & The Shrines aren’t afraid to mix their velvety pop and soul-infused, psyched-out numbers with meaning and seriousness evident through album title, Idle No More, named after an indigenous-rights movement, and … Continue reading

Crocker Art Museum “Teen Takeover”
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Crocker Art Museum “Teen Takeover”

On August 1st the Crocker Art Museum put on a little event for the teenagers around town. They labeled  it “Teen Takeover,” and the title sure did live up its name. As soon as you walked through the Crocker’s doors teenagers were mingling and full of smiles. For those who have not experienced the beauty … Continue reading

B-Squad: Soldiers of Misfortune – The Poor Man’s A-Team
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B-Squad: Soldiers of Misfortune – The Poor Man’s A-Team

Imagine you’re a cancer research scientist in Cambodia conducting groundbreaking research.  Everything was going well until someone began stealing your highly inbred mogwuis (fluffy chinese demons that you must never get wet), an essential component to your research. You’d investigate this situation yourself but there are some test tubes that need to be taken out … Continue reading

“Let’s Be to the Point”: It’s RAD!
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“Let’s Be to the Point”: It’s RAD!

When one considers the etymological history of the word rad, the reader’s mind probably arrives in a late ’70s/early ’80s Southern California skate park or beach front.  Sacramento thrash punks RAD are certainly connected to that time and place, both stylistically and ideologically.  The band’s minute-long songs are swollen with catchy guitar hooks (courtesy longtime … Continue reading

STREAM TY SEGALL’S SLEEPER
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STREAM TY SEGALL’S SLEEPER

STREAM TY SEGALL’S SLEEPER, OUT NEXT WEEK ON DRAG CITY Since announcing the release of Sleeper, all’s been pretty quiet on the western (Ty Segall) front, relatively speaking, of course. We are talking Ty here! Without sharing any pre-release tracks or official videos (wha?!), we’ve been keeping the lid on nice and tight leading up to Sleeper‘s imminent release. … Continue reading