Summer time means a lot of things for SoCal music fans. Festivals, concerts, annual tours and plenty of sunshine to work on those tan lines, bro. 2017 is no different as the Vans Warped Tour is crawling across the country with multiple stages at each stop. We’ve put together a list of bands we think […]
Slightly Stoopid Continue Jamming Along to the Sounds of Summer
California’s feel good reggae rockers Slightly Stoopid are in the midst of their annual summer tour schedule. The San Diego band is on a 12-week journey across the country with supporting acts Iration, J Boog, and The Movement. The group recently released their new music video for the track “One Bright Day.” Additionally, a charity […]
How Painter Sophie Mazzaro Turns Sneakers into Custom Album Artwork
The world of music consistently blends into the art spectrum. When a new record is released we see an image depicting the band, artist, or DJ’s vision. The album artwork is a key component and representation in recognizing a genre or period of time. Recently I discovered an artist in Santa Monica who fuses her […]
Thrice Revels in Their Return to the Stage But Looks Forward to Making New Music
In May of 2016, post-hardcore stalwarts Thrice, returned to the music scene after a four-year absence. The Irvine natives came back to the delight of Orange County and rock fans worldwide. Their appropriately titled eighth studio album, To Be Everywhere Is To Be Nowhere, reminded radio listeners and music pundits what the OC group were […]
The 10 Best Poison Songs
The ’80s were a transcending period of time for music acts in the U.S. With the emergence of glam rock, bands across the land were selling out arenas and taking over MTV’s airwaves. Most prominently, Poison rose to fame, with their flamboyant charisma and looks, led by bad boy singer Bret Michaels. The band has […]