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With spring well underway, and summer quickly approaching, here comes music festival season!
There’s something beautifully reckless about Better Before. The San Diego-based trio doesn’t just play alternative punk—they hurl it, full-speed, like a bottle across a dive bar floor.
Southern California’s own KhanPhAro & the New Creatures just dropped a sonic gut-punch with their latest single Scumbag, released March 7, 2025.
Lime Cordiale is currently on their “Enough of the Sweet Talk” tour, promoting their 2024 album of the same name.
NYC-based indie-pop duo Ray Bull are heading west—and they’re bringing their latest project Little Acts of Violence to San Diego's Voodoo Room on April 24th as part of their North American tour.
For over five decades, the Festival d'été de Québec (FEQ) has been more than just a music festival—it’s been the heartbeat of summer in Québec City.
Get ready, San Diego—Drew & Ellie Holcomb are making their way to Humphreys Concerts by the Bay on April 6th for a night of heartfelt storytelling, soaring harmonies, and the kind of soul-stirring Americana that has made them a beloved duo in the folk and country music scene.
San Diego is a wonderful place for art lovers. Its rich cultural diversity, history, and art districts make it a travel destination for people everywhere.
San Diego, get ready – Lime Cordiale is bringing their high-energy, genre-blending sound to The Observatory North Park on March 25th as part of their massive 2025 North American and Mexico tour!
In this candid interview, J.R. delves into what it was like to dust off his old gear, adapt to modern recording technology, and channel the emotions of that time into his latest release, Another Day.
There’s no better way to kick off the summer than chilling at the San Diego Embarcadero during the annual Wonderfront Music Festival.
San Diego’s rising post-punk sensation, Tigers In Cairo, is making waves once again with the release of their latest single, “In Our Fields.”
This long-awaited track is more than just a comeback; it’s the result of four years of relentless dedication, rediscovering old gear, mastering new skills, and embracing the DIY spirit of music production.
Meet the up-and-coming indie/pop artist, Killian Hough.
Shake out your tarps and dust off your wub wub wubs, because Lightning in a Bottle (LiB) is back for 2025.
There’s a tree planted in Rainbow City Park, one which you would hardly call Fruitless. The debut EP by the NorCal indie-rock band is lavishly abundant with passionate performances, memorable songwriting, and nods to their creative influences.
Rising artist Kissyboi is making waves in the music scene with the release of his latest EP, hAPPILY eVER aFTER.
Seanine Seven is a singer-songwriter hailing from Vista, California, whose music defies easy categorization. With a distinctive style he dubs “beat-based folk,” Seanine blends the dreamy textures of psychedelia, the sophistication of neo-soul, the nostalgic charm of exotica, and the laid-back grooves of lo-fi-hip-hop.
Over the years, blood pact has evolved into an intimate yet dynamic project that thrives on authenticity and freedom.
The energy was electric as over 2,000 fans caught the live debut of a song destined to become an anthem.
San Diego-based indie rock trio Daddy has officially unveiled their first EP, Limerent, a dreamy three-track collection that solidifies their place as one of the most stimulating arising acts in the San Diego indie music scene.
The Unity Center San Diego for decades has been the guiding light of excellence for the international Unity movement.
This weekend, EDM DJs ISOxo and Knock2 hosted their first-ever hometown festival, SAN DIEGO 4EVR, under the collaborative name, ISOKNOCK. The San Diego-based DJs released their first album “4EVR” in early August and quickly followed the release with an announcement for the festival.
Morskie Oko, the band known for their electrifying mix of post-paradise punk, is unveiling a new side to their sound with the release of Sad Girl which came out on December 13th.
In the world of music, few projects capture the raw essence of personal storytelling like and shane walts. The solo endeavor of Andrew Shane Walters, this folk-rock act blends indie sensibilities with proto-punk influences, creating a sound that is both nostalgic and refreshingly memorable.
Emerging from the dynamic San Diego music scene, Insomnia has swiftly gained some recognition for its mighty sound and profoundly introspective lyrics.
A Night at The Casbah: The Fazes and Cumgirl8 in Focus
Photo Showcase & Exclusive Interview with Rob Lechner (Foggy)
San Diego’s post-punk provocateurs, Morskie Oko, unleash another visceral creation with their newest single "Pitch Shifter".
Break out your cargo pants and CamelBaks, because festival season is back, baby! Well, not really, but ISOKNOCK is bringing EDM into the off-season!
ALL BLOG POSTS
Meet Fieldrush: A West-Coast Emo Band
An interview with local San Diego emo band Fieldrush.
An Interview With Drug Hunt: Through The Night
An interview with Jason from Drug Hunt about their most recent single, “Through the Night.”
An Interview with Blossom: Heavily Mellow
An interview with San Diego local band Blossom. Photos by the lovely Eden.
Five Reasons Everyone in a Band Should Know the Nashville Number System
Here are 5 reasons why everyone in a band should know the Nashville Number System by Cory Wilkins.
An Interview with Matt Heckler
An interview with Matt Heckler by Sydney Hagen.
An Interview with The Renters: Indie Underground Realness
An interview with the band The Renters by Madi.
Barbwire Turns Full Circle Saloon into a Honkytonk
Barbwire turns Full Circle Saloon into a honkytonk
Amplified Studios - 1.27.23
A glimpse into Amplifiedsd’s (us) first showcase at Amplified Studios.
Blossom Live at Public Square by Eden
An interview with photographer Eden about their experience shooting the band Blossom and other live local San Diego musicians in general.
Matthew Hall OB Generator Show by Strange Exposures
Smiles (@strangeexposures) talks about shooting Matthew Hall in OB last weekend
Ramona Musicians Band Together to Support the Local Scene
Write up on Ramona Music Alliance mixer and interview with Ashley E. Norton
Pecos and the Rooftops - The Next Generation of Texas Country
A write up on Pecos and the Rooftops San Diego concert at Moonshine Beach.
Artist Spotlight: Rain on Fridays Newest Single “sunkissed” out Febuary 18th
Local San Diego band Rain on Fridays newest single “Sunkissed” will be out 2/18/23.
Tunewave EP Release “Molecules In Motion”
EP out everywhere 1/27/23
Moxi & Loon Interview About “Pedal”Album Release
Interview between Moxi & Loon and Ellie Cope
Best of Hardcore/Punk in 2022
Top 10 Best Hardcore/Punk releases from 2022
A Little Top 10 List of LGBT Music Releases From 2022
No explanation given, just a top 10 of Ellie’s favorite LGBT album releases from 2022
Oliver Slime New Video, “Fly Away”
Check out Oliver Slime’s latest video, directed by Luke Lace
Artist Spotlight: The Lost Noiz
Interview with Matthew Berry of The Lost Noiz about upcoming release this January, by Ellie Cope
Jewel: the backstory
San Diego’s starlet Jewel - a story of persistence and resilience by Alora