Local Band Comes Home With Vans Warped TourJune 25, 2014 | Melody StoneWarped Tour brings almost 100 bands to cities across the nation and the world every year. Highlighting new punk, hardcord and alternative rock groups, as well as some oldie but goodies. This year's tour brings Sacramento's own A Lot Like Birds home.
The Beatles Chronology, U.S.A., U.K., Yesterday And TodayJune 24, 2014 | Dennis Newhall2014 marks half a century since the Beatles made an indelible mark on rock and roll. Through the lens of a new collection, Dennis Newhall explains an ocean’s worth of difference between the band’s releases.
The Making Of OK Go's 'The Writing's On The Wall' VideoJune 24, 2014A behind-the-scenes video offers a new perspective on the trickery and illusion used to make OK Go's most recent mind-blowing video, "The Writing's On The Wall."
Regional Music Festival Roundup - 2014June 23, 2014 | Melody StoneWe're well into festival season, but there are still several notable festivals rolling out lineups and selling tickets. How do you choose where to spend your hard earned cash? We've got the round-up of regional music fests right here.
Tiny Desk Concert: Conor OberstJune 23, 2014The Bright Eyes singer performs songs from Upside Down Mountain with help from members of Dawes.
The Good Listener: What Makes A Summer Song?June 22, 2014We get a lot of mail with a lot of smart questions about how music fits into our lives — and, this week, thoughts on what transforms a mere hit single into the agreed-upon song of the summer. What music means "summer" to you?
Alt-J Premieres New Song, Puts Local Cat On MerchandiseJune 20, 2014 | Melody StoneAlt-J took a very short time to make very big waves. Not only did the Leeds-based indie rockers release a brand new song this week, we've discovered a bizarre connection with a Midtown-based celebrity.
The Guest List: Ngaio BealumJune 19, 2014 | Nick BrunnerThe Guest List is a new segment where comedians mix with music. Our inaugural edition features comic, writer and activist Ngaio Bealum.
Why Is This The Last CapRadio Used Record Sale? We have Answers.June 19, 2014 | Melody StoneWe've gotten a lot of quandaries regarding our last record sale. Mostly people want to know why, so we talked with record sale organizer Dennis Newhall in an attempt to get to the bottom of this issue.
Songwriter Gerry Goffin, With Hits In The 60s And 70s, Dies At 75June 19, 2014Along with his musical partner and onetime wife, Carole King, he wrote such Top 40 hits as "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" and "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman."