Pop & Rock
Hosannas Hit the Road … in a Hearse
The Synth-Loving Duo Plays Muddy Waters on Sunday, February 12
The Portland experimentalists will return to Santa Barbara this weekend with an arsenal of new tunes. Read story.
White Denim Hits the Road with Wilco
Austin Rockers Play the Arlington on Friday, February 10
The Austin experimental rockers will open this Friday’s show at the Arlington Theatre. Read story.
Ruthie Foster and Paul Thorn at UCSB’s Campbell Hall
Soul Salvation Tour Hits with a Smokey Blues Flavor on Friday, February 10
These two contemporary soul artists will raise the roof of Campbell Hall on Friday, February 10. Read story.
Up Close with Crimson Scarlet
S.B.’s Rising Goth Rockers Release Sanctuary
The Santa Barbara-born goth rockers recently released their debut seven-inch single on Cool Summer Records. Read story.
Van Dyke Parks at SOhO
Iconic Songwriter Played S.B. in Conjuncture with SBIFF on Tuesday, Janaury 31
Famed songwriter and Brian Wilson collaborator delivered a heartfelt set on Tuesday, January 31. Read story.
Emily Wryn
Head on Straight
There’s something hauntingly familiar about Emily Wryn’s sound; something that almost dares you to compare her to the greats. Read story.
Interview: Death Songs’ Nick Delffs
The Frontman Talks Walt Whitman, Recording, and the Portland Music Scene
The Portland frontman talks shop in anticipation of his Thursday night show at the Mercury Lounge. Read story.
Moody Dudes
Death Songs and And And And play the Mercury Lounge.
Death Songs and And And And bring moody folk to the Mercury Lounge. Read story.
First Aid Kit
The Lion’s Roar
Given the folk-imbued roots of First Aid Kit’s U.S. debut, it’s hard to believe these sisters didn’t grow up in the heartland. Read story.
Angels & Airwaves at Velvet Jones
Blink 182 Vocalist Moves Up and On with Alt-Rock Quartet
The Blink 182 vocalist and his new crew kicked off a transcontinental tour in Southern California last week. Read story.
Music Man of the Week: Van Dyke Parks
The Smile Contributor Plays SOhO on Tuesday, January 31
The rock ’n’ roll icon brings a rich history of tunes to SOhO on Tuesday, January 31. Read story.
The Wood Brothers Headline SOhO
Folk-Minded Siblings Bring Full Band to S.B.
Emily Wryn, Resident Peasant Play Friday, January 27; Coachella brings huge acts to S.B. come April. Read story.
Milo Greene
The Hello Sessions
Late last year, Milo Greene took to the stage at the Lobero as openers for The Civil Wars and, in the span of less than a song, had effectively stolen the show. Read story.
Handsome Furs at SOhO
Protest Hymns and Dance Tunes from Indie’s Reigning Husband and Wife Team
The husband-and-wife duo performed a heartfelt set to an enthusiastic but modest in size crowd on Tuesday, January 17. Read story.
The Humble and Honest Tommy Noble
Physics-Studying, Chicken-Raising Duo Play Earl Warren Showgrounds on Friday
Physics-studying, chicken-raising duo play Earl Warren Showgrounds on Friday. Read story.
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