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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 […]

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Bruce Springsteen to Release California Pop-Style Album ‘Western Stars’

April 25, 2019 News Comments Off on Bruce Springsteen to Release California Pop-Style Album ‘Western Stars’

By DONNA BALANCIA Bruce Springsteen has announced a new album called Western Stars, which will be released on June 14. The beloved New Jersey balladeer says he was inspired by the pop music that came […]

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Greg Antista and The Lonely Streets Release ‘Goodnight Ramona,’ Open for Katey Sagal at The Mint

April 4, 2019 News Comments Off on Greg Antista and The Lonely Streets Release ‘Goodnight Ramona,’ Open for Katey Sagal at The Mint

By DONNA BALANCIA Greg Antista and The Lonely Streets have released a fun new video for the hot song “Goodnight Ramona.” The band is pure SoCal punk with Mexican flair. Greg Antista and The Lonely […]

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Savannah Pope Brings Us to Outer Space and Back with Rock Odyssey ‘Atlantis’

April 3, 2019 News Comments Off on Savannah Pope Brings Us to Outer Space and Back with Rock Odyssey ‘Atlantis’

By DONNA BALANCIA Savannah Pope channels the world’s best rock singers on her soon-to-be-released album Atlantis, due April 26. A blend of Ann Wilson, Grace Slick and with music reminiscent of Yes, with Atlantis, Pope […]

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Alejandro Aranda of ‘American Idol’ Fame, has a New Song about ‘Millennial Love’

March 16, 2019 News Comments Off on Alejandro Aranda of ‘American Idol’ Fame, has a New Song about ‘Millennial Love’

By DONNA BALANCIA Alejandro Aranda, known to the “American Idol” world as Scary Pool Party has come out with a new song, which he performs in a video on his Instagram Page.  EDITOR NOTE: Aranda’s […]

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Tom Petty Family and Friends Curate and Release ‘The Best of Everything’

March 1, 2019 News Comments Off on Tom Petty Family and Friends Curate and Release ‘The Best of Everything’

By DONNA BALANCIA Tom Petty’s The Best Of Everything, a collection of his hits from Mudcrutch, The Heartbreakers and his solo work has been released today via Geffen Records-U/Me. Petty’s family and bandmates curated the selections on […]

Classic Rock

Gilby Clarke Signs with Golden Robot, Announces Release of New Solo Album ‘The Gospel Truth’

February 5, 2019 News Comments Off on Gilby Clarke Signs with Golden Robot, Announces Release of New Solo Album ‘The Gospel Truth’

SPECIAL TO CALIFORNIA ROCKER Guitar icon Gilby Clarke has signed with indie label Golden Robot Records through which he will release his first solo album in more than 15 years, called The Gospel Truth. “I […]

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Mackenzie Nicole’s New Video and Single ‘Complications’ Shines a Light on Dark Topic

February 2, 2019 News Comments Off on Mackenzie Nicole’s New Video and Single ‘Complications’ Shines a Light on Dark Topic

By DONNA BALANCIA Mackenzie Nicole is a survivor. At 19 years old the pop songstress has been through a lifetime of experiences. But hitting the highs can also bring the lows, which Mackenzie experienced in […]

Alternative

VIDEO: Le Butcherettes on The Set of ‘give/UP’ Video Shoot

January 26, 2019 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Le Butcherettes on The Set of ‘give/UP’ Video Shoot

Photos By DONNA BALANCIA Le Butcherettes take on a mystical appearance in the haunting new video for the single “give/UP”  directed by Gus Black. The single “give/UP” is from Le Butcherettes’ innovative new album bi/MENTAL. […]

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New Music

Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst Debut Album ‘Better Oblivion Community Center’

January 24, 2019 News Comments Off on Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst Debut Album ‘Better Oblivion Community Center’

By JOHN DALY Better Oblivion Community Center, AKA Phoebe Bridgers, Conor Oberst and friends, dropped their new album and played a track on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.  The Better Oblivion Community Center album […]

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Classic Rock

Weezer Releases Album of Cover Songs ‘Weezer (The Teal Album)’

January 23, 2019 News Comments Off on Weezer Releases Album of Cover Songs ‘Weezer (The Teal Album)’

By JOHN DALY Weezer has released Weezer (The Teal Album), which includes the mega-hit cover of “Africa,” by Toto, “Happy Together” by The Turtles, and “Take On Me,”  by a-ha. Weezer started working covers into […]

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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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VIDEO: Punk Pop Outfit Zebrahead to Release Album ‘Brain Invaders’

January 15, 2019 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Punk Pop Outfit Zebrahead to Release Album ‘Brain Invaders’

By JOHN DALY Zebrahead, the Orange County punk-pop outfit has released a new video, “All My Friends Are Nobodies,” off their forthcoming album, Brain Invaders. The new album was produced by the band and Paul […]

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Video: Bob Mould Leaves His Legendary Punk Footprints In ‘Berlin’

January 14, 2019 News 1

By DONNA BALANCIA Bob Mould has been living in Berlin and has released a new video “letter” about his experience called “Berlin.” His album Sunshine Rock will be released on Feb. 8 on Merge Records. […]

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VIDEO: Pond Picks ‘Daisy’ as Lead Single for New Album ‘Tasmania’

January 10, 2019 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Pond Picks ‘Daisy’ as Lead Single for New Album ‘Tasmania’

By DONNA BALANCIA Australia-based Pond has a lot to say about environmental and cultural stewardship and are doing so through the video “Daisy” out today and the new album, Tasmania due March 1. The new […]

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Billie Eilish Releases Video ‘When I Was Older’ Inspired by Film ‘Roma’

January 9, 2019 News Comments Off on Billie Eilish Releases Video ‘When I Was Older’ Inspired by Film ‘Roma’

By DONNA BALANCIA It’s no surprise which film of 2018 Billie Eilish likes best going into awards season, and apparently it’s “Roma.” Eilish has released a video called “When I Was Older (Music Inspired by […]

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VIDEO: Catfish and the Bottlemen Release ‘Longshot,’ Play LA in March

January 8, 2019 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Catfish and the Bottlemen Release ‘Longshot,’ Play LA in March

By JOHN DALY Welsh indie rock band Catfish and the Bottlemen have released the single “Longshot” along with sweeping video of the rocky seaside of Northern England. “Longshot” is one of the most beautifully shot […]

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Record Preview: New Flesh Eaters Album, ‘I Used To Be Pretty’ Has Plenty of Bite

January 3, 2019 News 1

By DONNA BALANCIA The Flesh Eaters sound better than ever and are looking good too with the new album I Used to Be Pretty.  Dave Alvin, John Doe, DJ Bonebrake, Bill Bateman, Steve Berlin and […]

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Review: Dennis Quaid and The Sharks Take a Bite of Life with Debut LP ‘Out Of The Box’

November 29, 2018 News Comments Off on Review: Dennis Quaid and The Sharks Take a Bite of Life with Debut LP ‘Out Of The Box’

By DONNA BALANCIA Dennis Quaid is definitely Out Of The Box, but he has put out a great debut album. Dennis Quaid and The Sharks release their first full-length record, Out Of The Box, and […]

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Review: As Elvis Costello Grows Up, the Pace Slows Down with Sophisticated ‘Look Now’

November 22, 2018 News Comments Off on Review: As Elvis Costello Grows Up, the Pace Slows Down with Sophisticated ‘Look Now’

By DAN MACINTOSH When Elvis Costello began recording in the late 1970s, he was labeled an angry young man. Now, in 2018, he’s neither angry (well, at least not as angry) nor young. His latest […]

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Watch: Garage Rockers Chocolate Watchband Drop Videos for ‘Rendezvous’ and ‘Judgement Day’

November 21, 2018 News Comments Off on Watch: Garage Rockers Chocolate Watchband Drop Videos for ‘Rendezvous’ and ‘Judgement Day’

By JOHN DALY The Chocolate Watchband, the beloved garage rock band from the 1960s, is releasing a new album called This Is My Voice in February. Watch their new videos for “Rendezvous” and “Judgement Day” […]

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Interview: San Diego’s Sluka Flies High on Music and Enjoyment of Life

November 20, 2018 News Comments Off on Interview: San Diego’s Sluka Flies High on Music and Enjoyment of Life

By DONNA BALANCIA Christopher Sluka believes that enjoying life comes first. Sluka, whose solo moniker has become known through California as well as internationally, says he’s grateful for every moment of making music.  “I’m so […]

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Flesh Eaters to Release and Tour New Record ‘I Used to Be Pretty’

November 7, 2018 News Comments Off on Flesh Eaters to Release and Tour New Record ‘I Used to Be Pretty’

By JOHN DALY The Flesh Eaters will release a new album collection called The Flesh Eaters, I Used to Be Pretty on Jan. 18, 2019. On the release, founding vocalist and songwriter Chris Desjardins AKA […]

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New Music: Vince Conrad’s EP ‘Transition’ Tells Punk Rock’s Real Stories

November 2, 2018 News Comments Off on New Music: Vince Conrad’s EP ‘Transition’ Tells Punk Rock’s Real Stories

By DONNA BALANCIA Change is good but it can make people romanticize the past and remember only the rosey side of the way things used to be. That’s not the case with Vince Conrad and […]

Sad Lovers and Giants' Garce Allard and Tony McGuinness - Photo © Donna Balancia
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Listen: Sad Lovers and Giants Release New Album ‘Mission Creep’

November 1, 2018 News Comments Off on Listen: Sad Lovers and Giants Release New Album ‘Mission Creep’

By DONNA BALANCIA Sad Lovers and Giants have released a new album called Mission Creep, comprised of 12 songs that take the listener to the twangy heart of the legendary band’s sound.   One can […]

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‘Calamity’ Cowden’s Tuesdays at Venice Townhouse Get People to Head West

October 30, 2018 News Comments Off on ‘Calamity’ Cowden’s Tuesdays at Venice Townhouse Get People to Head West

By DONNA BALANCIA The west has long been a place of discovery and musician Lacey Kay Cowden and her Tuesdays at The Townhouse in Venice reinforce that belief. “Calamity” Cowden, as she is known to […]

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