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Theresa Andersson Gets ‘Street’-Smart

The amazing multi-instrumentalist will release a new album in April

Photo credit: Miranda Penn Turin

MP3: Theresa Andersson (with Peter Moren) – “What Comes Next”

One-woman band Theresa Andersson has announced the impending release of her new album, entitled Street Parade. Continue reading…

Video: Gardens and Villa – “Space Time”

The Santa Barbara band plans a California tour

MP3: Gardens and Villa – “Black Hills”

For Santa Barbara five-piece Gardens and Villa, 2011 was a bit of a breakout year. Continue reading…

Video: Cloud Nothings – “No Future/No Past”

Cloud Nothings are in the forecast for San Diego

MP3: Cloud Nothings – “No Future/No Past”
MP3: Cloud Nothings – “Stay Useless”
Stream: Cloud Nothings – “No Sentiment”

Cleveland’s Cloud Nothings (a.k.a. Dylan Baldi) just premiered the latest video for Attack on Memory, out today on Carpark. Continue reading…

Live Photos: Wilco and White Denim at Copley Symphony Hall, January 22, 2012

The Chicago band brought the rock to the symphony

When a band hasn’t come to your town for a while, it’s easy to forget how good they are. Continue reading…

Listen: Craig Finn – “New Friend Jesus”

The Hold Steady front man will visit San Diego in February

Listen: Craig Finn – “New Friend Jesus”
Listen: Craig Finn – “Honolulu Blues”

Hold Steady front man Craig Finn recently premiered “New Friend Jesus,” another track from his debut solo album Clear Heart Full Eyes. The new song follows “Honolulu Blues,” which was released late last year. Continue reading…

The Howls Will Cross “Rocky Ground” 1/27 at the Casbah

The roots rockers celebrate the release of their new CD

MP3: The Howls – “Revival”
MP3: The Howls – “Rocky Ground”

San Diego’s The Howls have only been around for a few years, but their reputation already precedes them. Continue reading…

Poetic Memory: The Golden Hour (List)

The Lincoln, NE band will play the Park Gallery on February 3

MP3: The Golden Hour – “Go Ahead”

Photography and film people will recognize the inspiration behind The Golden Hour‘s name. According to singer Ashley Buck: Continue reading…

Little Hurricane Hit the Road

The band will tour the West and South on its way to SXSW

Photo credit: Chris Maroulakos

San Diego’s favorite blues-rocking duo Little Hurricane will head out on tour next month. Stops are planned up the West Coast and across the South, and a mid-tour San Diego gig will be added in the coming weeks. The tour will culminate in March with a to-be-announced showcase at a little festival called South by Southwest, where they’ll be joined by one or two other bands. You can check out the full list of dates below. Continue reading…


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