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May 23, 2023
How Drain Became Santa Cruz’s Fastest-Rising Hardcore-Punk Band of All-time
Within a decade, the trio went from unknown college rockers to internationally known
May 9, 2023
Silicon Valley Rockers Covet Unleash a Genre Mash-up
The San Jose math rock trio’s new record is unlike any of their previous records
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