Solving The Vinyl Comeback's Big Problem, One Antique Machine At A TimeApril 30, 2015What's getting in the way of the much touted resurgence of vinyl albums? There are very few functioning record presses, and nobody's making new ones.
Local Punk Rock Duo, Dog Party, Picked Up By Burger RecordsApril 28, 2015 | Melody StoneThe Sacramento teen punk duo, Dog Party, will release their next album, Vol. 4, on cassette, through the national indie-rock label Burger Records. The album will also be released on CD and LP through Asian Man Records.
The Good Listener: Why Do People Hate Nickelback So Much?April 27, 2015Hatred of bands is often about association — about the story of ourselves that we're comfortable telling the world.
Prominent Local Hip Hop Artist Caught Stealing LyricsApril 23, 2015 | Melody StoneOver the past five years Sacramento emcee Taske1ne generated a lot of local and regional buzz for his tight, nerdy rhymes. Earlier this month, YouTube videos surfaced showing the rapper stealing lyrics from other artists.
The Nearly Lost Story Of Cambodian Rock 'N' RollApril 23, 2015Before the Khmer Rouge regime, a thriving pop and rock scene adapted Western music heard on U.S. military radio stations. The documentary Don't Think I've Forgotten took 10 years to make.
Back From The Dead Milkmen - Q & A With Dean SabatinoApril 15, 2015 | Melody StoneDrummer for the Dead Milkmen Dean Sabatino tells us how they've kept the music going since 1983 ahead of their show in Sacramento.
Art And Music Creators Find A Home At Sol CollectiveApril 10, 2015 | Marnette FederisAt the heart of Sacramento’s Broadway corridor is Sol Collective -- a community center inspiring artists to reconnect with their heritage. The art and music coming from Sol Collective is getting attention far beyond Sacramento.
Bringing Mothers In Prison Closer To Their Children, Through MusicApril 7, 2015Mothers in prison rarely get to see their children, let alone touch them or sing them a lullaby. But female inmates in New York City are getting a little help with the singing...
Vince Vicari: Ready To Launch Into Outer SpaceApril 3, 2015 | Joanne SerriehTomorrow's blood moon marks the release of a new pop single from Vince Vicari.
Concerts In The Park 2015 Offers A Diverse Lineup Of Local And Regional ActsApril 2, 2015 | Melody StoneSummer is just around the corner, made evident by the release of the Concerts in the Park series schedule and lineup. In recent years this event has drawn more people to Cesar Chavez Park in downtown Sacramento with a diverse selection of acts.