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March 7, 2023
Santa Cruz’s Metavinyl, now Redwood Records
The longtime downtown record store changes ownership but retains its indie roots
March 1, 2023
Alt-country Outfit the Sadies Return to the Crepe Place
The Canadian band has amassed a high-profile following that includes the likes of Neil Young
February 26, 2023
Seminal Los Angeles Punk Band FEAR Plays the Catalyst
After 45-plus years, the rockers still deliver killer live shows—and piss some folks off
February 23, 2023
Beloved Santa Cruz Musician Dan Lamothe Dies
The founding member of Stellar Corpses and volunteer firefighter-in-training will be missed
February 14, 2023
The Crepe Place Celebrates 50 Years
The Santa Cruz staple has quietly become one of the area’s top live music venues and much more
December 14, 2022
Heartfelt Holiday Freakshow
The annual Christmas with the Misfits benefit features six acts performing the iconic band’s music while raising money for various local charities
August 31, 2022
Los Darks Aspires to Kickstart a Latinx Rock Renaissance
The trio is committed to igniting Santa Cruz County's underground Latin rock scene
August 17, 2022
Mongolian Folk Metal Outfit the Hu to Play the Catalyst
The quartet uses thunderous metal to introduce audiences to traditional Mongolian instruments
