The Grateful Dead's Laid-Back, Yet Surprisingly Shrewd, Business PlanJuly 6, 2015Famous for its live jams, the band also benefited from spontaneity in its business dealings — especially once it realized fan loyalty could be used to create new fans.
Sister Crayon Releases Video To Coincide With SCOTUS RulingJune 26, 2015 | Nick BrunnerThe Oakland-by-Sacramento band Sister Crayon has released the video for “Ride | Die” in honor of today’s Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage.
Sacramento Music Community Rallies Around Stabbing VictimsJune 24, 2015 | Melody StoneFollowing a stabbing that left three members of the Sacramento music scene badly injured and some out of work, the music community has organized several fundraisers for the victims.
'Lester, You Changed Our Lives': Channeling Bangs In 'How To Be a Rock Critic'June 22, 2015Husband-wife team Erik Jensen and Jessica Blank talk about their play based on the life and writings of legendary rock scribe Lester Bangs.
Davis Music Fest Preview: From The CapRadio ArchivesJune 17, 2015 | Melody StoneThe Davis Music Festival takes place this weekend with dozens of diverse, musical acts. Many have graced the CapRadio studios through the years. We dove into the archives to bring you some of our favorite performances.
Sacramento Songwriter, I Am Strikes, Releases New Album And Processes Pain Through MusicJune 12, 2015 | Melody StoneI Am Strike's new EP, Low Standards, deals with poignantly personal emotions surrounding a breakup. The album comes out Tuesday June 23. Kelly Rosenthal of I Am Strikes talks about her journey and writing process.
Kate Tempest: 'When You're Writing, It's Not About You'June 8, 2015Everybody Down, the new album by the English rapper and poet, is a series of glimpses into the lives of everyday Londoners. "You need to take yourself away ... so your characters can speak," she says.
How Streaming Is Changing MusicJune 1, 2015Over the next week, in a series called Streaming At The Tipping Point, we'll look at how streaming music services are reshaping the way we find, hear and experience music.
Viking's Choice: mewithoutYou, 'D-Minor'May 28, 2015Six albums into its existence, the Philly punk band is still all or nothing. Hear the propulsive yet subdued "D-Minor" from mewithoutYou's new record, Pale Horses.
Aftershock Festival Announces 2015 Lineup And A Venue ChangeMay 27, 2015Hard rock, heavy metal and alternative rock are well represented in this year's Aftershock lineup. This year the fest moves from Discovery Park to Gibson Ranch and organizers added camping and wrestling to the weekend.