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. – “There are great shows happening in Sacramento almost every night .” – Sean Hills, bassist of Bastards of Young, member of Enemy Fire, founder of Punch and Pie and … Continue reading
This installment of Five to Watch takes a look at artists on Instagram who work with humans as subjects, inspiration and even canvases. Tessa Renae– Renae is a photographer who uses a lot of film and is “unapologetic about imperfections” according to her website. She shoots her subjects with intense focus and sympathy. Her various series are … Continue reading
The Wooden Sky has announced the release of their fourth album, Let’s Be Ready, due June 16th from Nevado Music. This album marks an era of new beginnings for the Canadian band, as Let’s Be Ready was conceived amidst many changes for them, including parting ways with one of their founding members. To give each song a unique perspective and to encapsulate their raw … Continue reading
This month, Canadian rockers Mother Mother released their new album Very Good Bad Thing. Much like the band members themselves, each song has a distinct personality. The lead single “Monkey Tree” is a brightly feral song, urging listeners leave the rat race and run away to the jungle.“Modern Love” offers a chorus shimmering with anticipation. The simple but pervasive touches of “Reaper Man” … Continue reading
The Lower 48 blew into the West Coast on the cold winter winds from Minneapolis, fresh-faced and ready to play. The band settled in Portland in 2009, with the exception of their percussionist, who migrated a year later, and they have been living there ever since. The Lower 48, whose name is an Alaskan slang … Continue reading
We took a little trip out to Davis on a Wednesday to catch San Diego based band Plateaus playing at Third Space. The short West Coast tour was to promote the bands new 10″ vinyl record Wasting Time. Just as we expected they did not disappoint. Have a listen. Darlingchemicalia and Supermuff (who were both amazing) … Continue reading
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