Photo By Sydney Douglass Let me paint you a picture: The sea’s salty breeze is surrounding you as you’re walking into the discotheque decked out in your raddest threads. A spherical object hangs in the center of the dance floor reflecting pink and purple light. The band cues up… what song are they playing? Since their inception, The Bash Dogs have developed a […]
A Conversation With, Exclusive, Music, Record Release
Album Release: The No. 44 | Reflexive // Repeater
13
Feb
Feb
Picture by Chelsea Delgadillo The No. 44’s hit 2020 with the release of their first full-length album and I’m happy to report that they brought their psychedelic sound into the new decade. I had the pleasure of having a conversation with the band regarding their most recent release Reflexive // Repeater. Dan Gee on Reflexive // Repeater, “… […]
06
Feb
Feb
I had just finished watching Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale, a series based on the best-selling dystopian novel by Margaret Atwood, when I came across Erin Nations. Like most people who have either read the novels or seen the show, I quickly became obsessed! It’s a show that will literally suck you in. In the midst of […]
A Conversation With, Post Show Thoughts
Post Show Thoughts: Surf Curse + Exclusive Interview With Your Angel
21
Jan
Jan
It’s half past noon, six hours before doors open for the Surf Curse show, and people are already lining up outside the Garden Amp. Over the next six hours, a mass of cuffed dickies pants swarm to the doors, creating a line around the length of a football field (no cap). After the doors opened […]
A Conversation With, Local Music Pick, Music
MUSIC VIDEO PREMIERE: A Conversation With The Blank Tapes.
20
Nov
Nov
Take a peek into the conversation I had with the mind behind The Blank Tapes: Matt Adams! Their 13th studio album Look Into The Light is streaming everywhere now. Keep an eye out for their upcoming music video & check them out on tour. With one last U.S. date later this month, The Blank Tapes are heading […]
A Conversation With, Community Spotlight, Film, Interviews
A Conversation With Filmmaker Mackenzie Mccullough.
08
Nov
Nov
Fueled by a coffee while sitting in the weathered seats of a local coffee shop, the following conversation with Mackenzie Mccullough was the first genuine talk I had ever had with her and it was truly long-awaited! However great it was to sit down and have coffee with her it also felt like a bitter-sweet […]
A Conversation With, Artist Corner, Interviews, Staff Pick Locals Only
A Conversation With Music Video Director Brandon Hoogenboom.
01
Aug
Aug
I’ve had the pleasure of writing about Brandon Hoogenboom in the past, however, it’s always been within the confines of his own musical journey. I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again, his work is a breath of fresh air. His songwriting and tranquil voice truly offer a new and original take on what […]
A Conversation With, Concert Review, Festivals, Interviews, Post Show Thoughts
Post Show Thoughts: East End Block Party 2019 and Interview With Tyson Pruong
11
Jun
Jun
Every summer, I look forward to the East End Block Party to catch locals acts and enjoy everything that Downtown Santa Ana has to offer. This year was just as fun as the last and I finally got to see some artists I have been wanting to see live for a while. The two main […]
15
May
May
I was first introduced to Cosmo Sheldrake several years ago when I stumbled upon a cover he did of Mimi and Richard Farina’s The Falcon for Mahogany Sessions. It was after that glorious cover of one of my favorite songs that hooked me instantly. The harmonizing, the clear passion, and love that I felt while […]
A Conversation With, Album Review, Record Release
New Release: Brandon Hoogenboom’s Album “For Mabel” Out Now.
25
Jan
Jan
As the morning clouds gifted us steadily with rain and dark, gloomy skies, Brandon Hoogenboom’s voice became the soundtrack to my morning commute. Hoogenboom’s voice slowly began to drown the sounds of water droplets hitting the uneven asphalt outside, “Lost in a dream, I couldn’t see what was wrong all along…” After three trips to […]