Unless you’re a photography buff, you probably haven’t heard of Alec Byrne. And given everything his lens has seen, that needs to change. If Cameron Crowe’s “Almost Famous” were about a young photographer caught up in a blazing music scene, that character would be Alec Byrne. And with his newly …

What happens when three former members of some of the most distinct rock bands get together? If Royal Coda is any indication, the answer is any hardcore fan’s dream. Formed in Sacramento, Royal Coda touts Kurt Travis (Dance Gavin Dance, A Lot Like Birds), Sergio Medina (Stolas, Sianvar, Eidola), and …

Just a year ago, lovelytheband was relatively unknown. Formed in LA in 2016 by vocalist and songwriter Mitchy Collins (formerly of Oh Honey), the indie pop band now touts guitarist Jordan Greenwald and drummer Sam Price alongside Collins. On April 13th, 2017, lovelytheband’s single “broken” premiered, setting in motion a …

Indie folk group Fleet Foxes will bring the Crack-Up tour to Sacramento’s Crest Theatre tonight ahead of their upcoming slot at Coachella this weekend. The group, known for their rich vocal harmonies and emotional lyricism, are touring in support of their latest album “Crack-Up”. The 2017 release marked the end …

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Before ZZ Ward even took the stage at Sacramento’s Ace of Spades, the audience was buzzing. After explosive performances from openers Billy Raffoul and Black Pistol Fire, the crowd was ready for the multi-instrumentalist blues rocker to throw the evening’s final punch. And by the time Ward sauntered onstage, studded …

When 18-year old KAYLS moved to Los Angeles to pursue her dream of making music, she was about as hopeful and starry-eyed as you would expect. Eager to dive into music, she quickly began working on an album largely influenced by an industry that heavily pushed a persona of bubblegum …

With 20 years of cult classic fervor under their belt and headed by the keyboardist of one of most influential emo-pop bands of the 90s, Reggie and the Full Effect could have easily played it safe. The solo project of James Dewees of The Get Up Kids, Reggie and the …

Alternative pop duo Æves are back with their latest release, six-track EP ‘Desire‘. The Louisville-based pair have earned a steadily growing fanbase with their unique blend of alternative rock beats and electro-pop production, an audience that is sure to be pleased with ‘Desire‘. The band, consisting of Molly O’Malley and Matthew …