On a rainy Friday night, Sacramento local favorites Destroy Boys headlined a release show for their new EP Crybaby/Vixen at 924 Gilman in Berkeley, CA to a packed house. The opening acts included indie rock sweethearts Weeny Witch, Burd and Same Girls. Learn more about Destroy Boys and find their music here. Words and photos Cam Evans. Continue reading
The Shins took the stage at Berkeley’s Greek Theatre on Saturday September 30th, in support of their fifth studio album, “Heartworms”, released earlier this year. The band played new material intermixed with classics, such as “Carrying Is Creepy”, and even wove through an epic 10-minute medley that book ended originals with a cover of Tom … Continue reading
Art Hotel 916 Art Hotel 916 is an art exhibit that will be available from February 5-February 13 at an abandoned hotel at 1122 7th Street. The hotel is scheduled to be demolished mid-2016, and over 60 artists from around the world stepped up to make its final days memorable. Each room, including kitchens, … Continue reading
What I’m Listening To is a new series where we talk to exciting artists and musicians and get a five song slice of their current playlist. ” Vixens of Vinyl are kinda Sex, Drugs, and Rock’ n Roll …only without the Sex, and the Drugs.” – The Vixens of Vinyl is “a bad ass group … Continue reading
The Saddest Show Ever: Tiny Teeth, Destroy Boys, OnFire, City Mural, and Moving Day at Naked Lounge This is gonna be a great night of awesome music, coffee, and local bands. Headlining at Naked Lounge (1111 H Street) is Tiny Teeth, an acoustic duo. Following them up are Destroy Boys, TUBE’s favorite female fronted acoustic … Continue reading
Separate Spines is making the rounds. The Sacramento band plays an eclectic mixture of shoegaze and psychedelia they call ‘throat kick.’ Formed in 2014, Separate Spines has created over 50 demos and played numerous house parties over the years, honing their craft. Their sound brings to mind acts like Ty Segall and Meatbodies, but with an eerie twist. … Continue reading
On Friday May 9, the first of two benefit shows was held for the independent neighbors AK Press, a publisher and distributor, and 1984 Printing. In March, their West Oakland headquarters burned down in a deadly fire that claimed two lives. The second benefit show took place May 17, at the same legendary venue: 924 Gilman … Continue reading
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