Sing Street

San Diego: Win Tickets to See “Sing Street” Early and for Free

Music and film fans alike fondly remember the 2006 drama Once. The movie, which depicted the musical and emotional relationship that developed between an Irish busker and a Czech pianist, made stars out of its two leads and won a Best Original Song Oscar for the sweeping ballad “Falling Slowly.”

That film’s director, John Carney, is now set to unspool his latest cinematic ode to the power of music, Sing Street. Here’s the description: Continue reading…

The Owl and Bear Podcast: April 2016

The Regrettes
The Regrettes

Don’t Peggy Olsen us, motherfuckers. The Owl and Bear podcast is back for April, and it’s bringing with it a bevy of musicians who totally knock us out and just happen to be women while doing so. Continue reading…

Bleached at Walter’s Downtown (Houston, TX), April 5, 2016

Live Review: Bleached at Walter’s Downtown (Houston, TX), April 5, 2016

Bleached at Walter’s Downtown (Houston, TX), April 5, 2016
Photo credit: Daniel Jackson

Listening to Bleached live feels like jumping into the ocean at the beginning of April. It’s icy and startling, tasting brackish and filling your mouth with just a touch of bitterness. But after wading around in a few of their songs and taking a deep breath or two, these punk rock waters begin to feel fine. Continue reading…

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