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Interview: Jay Aston of Gene Loves Jezebel Talks New-Era Touring With The Alarm and Modern English

June 30, 2019 News Comments Off on Interview: Jay Aston of Gene Loves Jezebel Talks New-Era Touring With The Alarm and Modern English

By DONNA BALANCIA Jay Aston’s Gene Loves Jezebel will team with The Alarm and Modern English for a major U.S. tour that kicks off July 18 in Austin. On the eve of the tour that […]

Indie

Interview: The Great Sadness and Their ‘Feral Goth’ Music Might Just Save The World

June 25, 2019 News Comments Off on Interview: The Great Sadness and Their ‘Feral Goth’ Music Might Just Save The World

By DONNA BALANCIA The Great Sadness, the Los Angeles duo of Cathy Cooper and Stephen McNeely, adhere to the old saying “Walk softly but carry a big stick.” Refreshingly, their music does not hit people […]

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Interview: Swear Words Releases Innovative Album, ‘Barbary Brothers’

June 20, 2019 News Comments Off on Interview: Swear Words Releases Innovative Album, ‘Barbary Brothers’

By DONNA BALANCIA Swear Words, AKA Justin Hill, has released the new album, Barbary Brothers. The record is playfully jazzy with a compelling unique modern style.  From the first track, “High Tide,” through the last […]

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Mick Jagger on Radio: Rolling Stones Ready for ‘No Filter’ Tour

June 17, 2019 News Comments Off on Mick Jagger on Radio: Rolling Stones Ready for ‘No Filter’ Tour

Rolling Stones to Rock Rose Bowl Aug. 22 By DONNA BALANCIA Mick Jagger and The Rolling Stones are gearing up for the rescheduled North American leg of their “No Filter” tour, which stops at The […]

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Interview: Drug Church Frontman Patrick Kindlon Talks ‘Cheer’ Ahead of Wiltern Gig

June 12, 2019 News Comments Off on Interview: Drug Church Frontman Patrick Kindlon Talks ‘Cheer’ Ahead of Wiltern Gig

By DONNA BALANCIA Drug Church brings its New York attitude and innovative punk rock to the Wiltern tonight to open for Canadian band Alexisonfire. They’re coming off a successful Punk Rock Bowling where they proved […]

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Interview: Third Eye Blind to Release New Album Inspired by San Diego Surf Locale

May 2, 2019 News Comments Off on Interview: Third Eye Blind to Release New Album Inspired by San Diego Surf Locale

By DONNA BALANCIA Third Eye Blind is working on a new album, which may be released during its upcoming tour, frontman Stephan Jenkins told CaliforniaRocker.com in an interview.  “I haven’t announced the title yet,” Jenkins […]

Greg Antista and The Lonely Streets at The Mint - Photo by Harmony Gerber
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Greg Antista Talks Punk Rock Days, Opening for Katey Sagal at The Mint

April 26, 2019 News Comments Off on Greg Antista Talks Punk Rock Days, Opening for Katey Sagal at The Mint

Greg Antista and The Lonely Streets bring their punk Americana music to The Mint on May 1 to  open for Katey Sagal and the Reluctant Apostles. The Orange County rocker sat down with John Daly for […]

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Indie On The Rise: Notes From Vivace Interviews Singer-Songwriter Jessica Gerhardt

April 23, 2019 News Comments Off on Indie On The Rise: Notes From Vivace Interviews Singer-Songwriter Jessica Gerhardt

By NOTES FROM VIVACE I recently crossed paths with Jessica Gerhardt for the first time at The Hi Hat. Throughout her set, I imagined myself being in an ancient enchanted forest, her music leading towards […]

av Falco - Photo by Maria DeFreitas
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Interview: Tav Falco Talks New Music, Film and Upcoming Gig at Peppermint Club

April 16, 2019 News Comments Off on Interview: Tav Falco Talks New Music, Film and Upcoming Gig at Peppermint Club

By JOHN DALY Tav Falco has been an enigmatic presence on the fringes of rock ‘n’ roll for decades. Four decades, in fact, as this year sees his fabled band Tav Falco’s Panther Burns celebrate […]

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Robert Randolph and The Family Band Talk Gospel Roots and ‘Brighter Days’

April 5, 2019 News Comments Off on Robert Randolph and The Family Band Talk Gospel Roots and ‘Brighter Days’

By DONNA BALANCIA Robert Randolph and the Family Band will release their new studio album, Brighter Days, on May 31 via Mascot Label Group. Randolph teamed with prolific producer Dave Cobb on Brighter Days. Cobb, […]

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San Diego Band Electric Mud Leads a SoCal Resurgence of ‘Real Rock and Roll’

March 28, 2019 News Comments Off on San Diego Band Electric Mud Leads a SoCal Resurgence of ‘Real Rock and Roll’

By DONNA BALANCIA Electric Mud wants to re-create the sounds of “real” rock and roll. The band’s album Highway Refugees, recently won Best Rock Album at the San Diego Music Awards.  “We’re soulful rock and […]

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Keith Richards: Frederick ‘Toots’ Hibbert of Toots and The Maytals a ‘Genuine Chap’

February 8, 2019 News Comments Off on Keith Richards: Frederick ‘Toots’ Hibbert of Toots and The Maytals a ‘Genuine Chap’

By JOHN DALY Keith Richards said he has fond memories of working with Frederick Toots Hibbert of Toots and the Maytals on the famous song “Pressure Drop.” “I was just very pleased to be working […]

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Flesh Eaters, Soul Asylum and Hunt Sales Records Among Anticipated 2019 Releases

January 17, 2019 News Comments Off on Flesh Eaters, Soul Asylum and Hunt Sales Records Among Anticipated 2019 Releases

By JOHN DALY There is strong interest in 1980s nostalgia these days and record labels are stepping up with eagerly anticipated releases in the first quarter of 2019. Punk and alternative titles are strong in […]

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Notes From Vivace Interview: Indie Band Letters to Cleo Rocks The Hi Hat

November 28, 2018 News Comments Off on Notes From Vivace Interview: Indie Band Letters to Cleo Rocks The Hi Hat

By NOTES FROM VIVACE Letters to Cleo hit the stage at The Hi Hat on a recent Friday night and played for an adoring, capacity crowd. And judging by the Pixies and Ramones T-shirts in […]

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Geoff Gibbons: A Hidden Gem Among the Singer-Songwriters

November 25, 2018 News Comments Off on Geoff Gibbons: A Hidden Gem Among the Singer-Songwriters

By DONNA BALANCIA Geoff Gibbons is a hidden gem among multitudes of singer-songwriters. He may not be the most popular name here in the U.S., but in Canada, he’s one of the most beloved musicians […]

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Exclusive Interview: The Interrupters are Red Hot with Hit ‘She’s Kerosene’

October 24, 2018 News Comments Off on Exclusive Interview: The Interrupters are Red Hot with Hit ‘She’s Kerosene’

Ska Pop Band Plays With Big Names at Blitz By DONNA BALANCIA The Interrupters are red hot with their hit single “She’s Kerosene,” but the band’s “overnight” success has been years in the making. The […]

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Indie On The Rise: Notes From Vivace Interviews Cowgirls

October 20, 2018 News Comments Off on Indie On The Rise: Notes From Vivace Interviews Cowgirls

By Notes From Vivace Cowgirls recently played a set at the Moroccan Lounge. Influenced by their name, when seeing this band live, one can just envision seeing them playing in front of a red barn […]

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Indie On The Rise: Notes From Vivace Interviews Holy Wars

September 2, 2018 News Comments Off on Indie On The Rise: Notes From Vivace Interviews Holy Wars

By NOTES FROM VIVACE LONG BEACH – Happy Sundays in Long Beach’s Zaferia District was a free festival that took place along a 1.5 mile stretch of Anaheim Street. It spread across 8 venues. The […]

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Slash to Jonesy: Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, Mick Taylor Among My Favorites

August 22, 2018 News Comments Off on Slash to Jonesy: Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, Mick Taylor Among My Favorites

By DONNA BALANCIA Slash said Keith Richards, Eric Clapton and Mick Taylor were among his musical influences, during an interview with Steve Jones on the KLOS show Jonesy’s Jukebox. Slash also told Jonesy he admired Eddie Van […]

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Interview: Static And Surrender Vying to be Part of ‘New Music Industry’

August 14, 2018 News Comments Off on Interview: Static And Surrender Vying to be Part of ‘New Music Industry’

By JOHN DALY Static and Surrender are touring California promoting their new self-titled album, and they’re learning a thing or two along the way. The dynamic San Francisco-based band will stop in Danville, Redding and Los […]

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Toto Covers Weezer’s ‘Hash Pipe’ to Return the Favor for ‘Africa’

July 30, 2018 News 3

TUESDAY UPDATE With Toto Live ‘Hash Pipe’ VIDEO By JOHN DALY KROQ-FM got the scoop on everyone, grabbing a world exclusive premiere of Toto’s cover of Weezer’s “Hash Pipe” and getting the exclusive interview with […]

Cyril at The Mint 4 - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia
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INTERVIEW: Cyril Neville Keeps Uplifting Us With ‘Love Has Got to Win’

July 24, 2018 News Comments Off on INTERVIEW: Cyril Neville Keeps Uplifting Us With ‘Love Has Got to Win’

By DONNA BALANCIA The rest of the world can be freaking out, but Cyril Neville has a calming message for us all: “Love Has Got To Win.” In his latest song and video, “Love Has […]

Fan crowd surfs during Feels the band at Dirty Penni Fest 3 - Photo by Scott Free
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LOCALS ONLY: Dirty Penni Fest Proves Popularity of Indie Music

July 18, 2018 News Comments Off on LOCALS ONLY: Dirty Penni Fest Proves Popularity of Indie Music

Photos by SCOTT FREE The Dirty Penni Fest continues its tremendous growth and next year’s event is already in the planning stages, festival producers said. “This year was the biggest crowd yet,” said Michael Grodner […]

James Williamson and The Pink Hearts - Photo by Heather Harris
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Interview: Guitar Great James Williamson on ‘Shade,’ Pink Hearts Concerts

June 14, 2018 News Comments Off on Interview: Guitar Great James Williamson on ‘Shade,’ Pink Hearts Concerts

By DONNA BALANCIA James Williamson’s roots are showing. The former Stooges guitarist has teamed with Frank Meyer and Petra Haden to create a great album, Behind The Shade. The album by James Williamson and The […]

Todd Rundgren and Utopia interview - Photo by James Balboni
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Interview: Todd Rundgren Talks Utopia Tour and The Meaning of Life

May 27, 2018 News 1

By DONNA BALANCIA Unless you’ve been living on the wrong planet, you know Todd Rundgren’s Utopia, the beloved new wave band of the 1970s and 1980s, has reunited and is out on tour. Todd Rundgren’s […]

Shepard Fairey leaving his mark on the world - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia
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Exclusive Interview: Shepard Fairey Goes ‘Beyond the Streets’

May 3, 2018 News Comments Off on Exclusive Interview: Shepard Fairey Goes ‘Beyond the Streets’

By DONNA BALANCIA He’s known for street art, his OBEY clothing line, and political activism, but it’s his desire to help others that powers the success of Shepard Fairey. Fairey is featured in an exhibit […]

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