Human/Nature, Provoke, and Monster Squad performed a free show Sunday evening at Phono Select Records in Sacramento CA. The show was a good luck send off to Monster Squad as they leave on tour for Europe, dates found below. Words and photos Cam Evans. Continue reading
Down at its new location on Fruitridge Blvd, Phono Select Records is a fixture for all your vinyl hunting inquiries. With their inventory ranging from indie, hardcore, reggae, punk and every genre you can think of, owner Dal Basi always seems to have something in the racks that will pique your curiosity. Once a week, … Continue reading
What I’m Listening To is a series where we talk to exciting artists and musicians and get a five song (or in this case, a five record) slice of their current playlist. – “I’m not there to tell you what’s good and what’s bad … Ultimately, I’m there just to help you find records.” – … Continue reading
This Saturday, April 2, The Hideaway Bar & Grill will be hosting an all-ages matinee show featuring three of Sacramento’s emerging female-fronted garage-punk bands. Sneeze Attack will be releasing their long awaited LP “Maxwell” on Pleasant Screams.The band recorded and mixed with Chris Woodhouse at The Dock in one day and the finished product truly captures the raw sound … Continue reading
#Right2Rest Meeting at Southside Park Punks for Peace, a local Sacramento youth activist organization, is putting on a meeting supporting #Right2Rest on February 17th at Southside Park (2115 6th St) starting at 6:30 PM. #Right2Rest is an operation organized in support of more rights for the homeless. Punks for Peace is a fantastic group of … Continue reading
The very second print issue of TUBE. Magazine is here! This edition’s special gift is a mini mixtape featuring music from local bands Honyock, Would-Be Train Robbers, Well Dressed Mannequins, and Sunmonks. Subscribers will be getting their copies delivered this week with a high-five. Non-subscribers can pick up their copies here or at Phono Select Records. Continue reading
Old Gold (1104 R Street, Sacramento CA) On Black Friday, Old Gold is keeping their doors open from 10am-9pm for a storewide sale. Don’t forget to get pick up some lovely gifts for friends and family. Warm coats, soft scarves, and other winter jackets await! More information here. Wal Public Market (1104 R Street, Sacramento CA Metro … Continue reading
A lot of bands have claimed to have an old school punk rock sound. Often, this results in a very contrived and bland final product. However, Zex, a new glam punk band from Ottawa, Canada, accomplishes the exact opposite. The name came about because, “The last truly good band names where all taken up by … Continue reading
Hello World! It is time for TUBE. to print our first issue!!! To help offset costs we are throwing a Totally TUBE.ular Sale with our pals at Phono Select Records. We are now asking for donations of gently used items. You know those band T-shirts in the back of your closet, we want them. That … Continue reading
Come get weird with us on Friday, May 2nd for our version of The Circus. A Variety show full of freakish talents, art, music, games, pretty girls and good times. Feel free to dress up! Best costume gets a prize! Doors open at 7:30. Come early and check out the art, play some games and … Continue reading
Electro Group, Cruel Summer and Tepid Joy had a little show at Luigis Fungarden in Sacramento Ca on November 22. Read our little interview with Electro Group here and have a look at the show below. Continue reading
Ask any member of the band Electro Group what genre of music they play and they would all have a tough time giving a straight answer. Fans and critics have labeled them anything from shoegaze to noise-pop alternative rock. While the band’s heavy-hitting sound-scapes and distorted, “wall of sound” melodies bring to mind My Bloody … 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
Bright Ideas is killing me right now, and it is a glorious death. I keep flipping the record, all eight (short) tracks of it have made it through my stereo at least three times this morning, and I’m back for a fourth, because I need more party in my face. Scott Miller, … Continue reading
Come swap with us! You are guaranteed to find something fantastic. All the magic happens tomorrow at 6. Plus this is Phono Selects last swap at the K Street location. Continue reading
The band Fine Steps was the birth of Sacramento native Julian Elorduy. Elorduy is no stranger to the music scene. Perhaps you have heard of a little band called Mayyors? Stepping out from behind the drums and far from his punk rock roots, something magical has happened. With the help of Antonio Gualco, Alex … Continue reading
Get your favorite jams together and come swap with us! We will be at Phono Select Records this Saturday, January 5th from 6pm-9pm. Show up with your tape (or CD) in hand, and you will end up with some fantastic new music to take home. As always, there will be snacks, drinks and plenty of new music … Continue reading
Ty Segall’s most recent album, Twins, was placed into my hands on a semi warm day in early October. The guys at Phono Select said with a big ol’ smile, “You’ll like this one, I know it.” As soon as I heard the first few notes, I was transported to an earlier time of garage … Continue reading
Yes, that’s right! It is Happy Hour Mixtape Swap time. Head on over to Phono Select Records with your tape (or CD) in hand, this Saturday, October 6th from 6pm-9pm. Last month was a great time, and us TUBErs ended up with some fantastic new music. As always, there will be snacks, drinks and plenty … Continue reading
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