Jim Ruland
Stories by Jim Ruland
Reports from the scene
Street Scene promoter gets sued, Lewd Acts bring people closer and Enrique experiences the good Dr. Techno
CD reviews
Our takes on new records by A.A. Bondy, Noisettes and Frank Turner
Fast and furious
Screw the Warped Tour! With a DIY attitude and no corporate sponsorship of any kind, San Diego’s first-ever Awesome Fast festival is where the real punks will be
CD reviews
Our takes on new records from Discovery, Box Elders and The Dead Weather
Desert flower
After surviving Katrina, a New Orleans jazz and blues singer blossoms in Southern California
CD reviews
Our takes on new records from Ramona Falls, Casy & Brian and Jay Reatard
From punk to piano
Former Wild Weekender Maren Parusel shows off her softer side
CD reviews
Our takes on new records from Ty Segall, The Minus 5 and Made in Mexico
CD reviews
Our takes on new records from Graveyard, Black Moth Super Rainbow and Major Lazer
Living in the moment
With the all-original lineup, punk legends The Zeros are ready to crash the scene again
CD reviews
Our takes on new records from Blank Dogs, Lee Fields & The Expressions and Yppah
CD reviews
Our takes on new records from Sonic Youth, The Field and The Oranges Band
North by southwest
With an aggressive sound, local punk band Northern Towns takes the ‘us versus them’ mentality to new heights
Reports from the scene
Disc-O makes Sweet Beats, The Black Heart Procession needs a home and Enrique experiences the 'stache
Night owls
Local music news, show reviews and more
