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Where’s your soul, San Diego?
Singer Rodney Hubbard laments the lack of R&B-friendly venues Steve Morris and Pat Kim leave Unwritten Law
Alt-rock band has a lineup change, Eric Howarth launches a new concert series and more local music news Ché Café's future in question
UCSD venue in dire financial straits, Park Gallery show ends in violence and more local music news Locals only
F.o.N. Drummer Pulls a Coup de'tat on NOFX A radio station in Golden Hill?
Community group wants to get on the airwaves—plus, more music news Jamuel Saxon frontman gets off drugs
Keith Milgaten almost dies, Crush Effect in a commercial and more music news Our guide to San Diego Music Thing
The Donkeys, Blue Note and Cuckoo Chaos are some of the two-day fest's highlights Josh Damigo expands sound, stays romantic
On new album, singer-songwriter sounds as lovestruck as ever Butthole Surfers will not play at 4th & B
Venue owners tangle over upcoming concert, Grand Ole Party’s posthumous second album being released and more local music news Five key tracks by Old English
Up-and-coming rap duo honors National City, takes on haters, lets out inner demons

Wednesday, May 22,2013
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Retox polish up on ‘YPLL’

Second album finds punk shredders sharper but just as angry

By Peter Holslin

When Retox charged onto the scene in late 2011 with their debut album, Ugly Animals, the time was ripe for a brutal punk awakening.

Wednesday, May 22,2013
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New compilation gives a fresh take on bad music

Plus, details are announced for San Diego Music Thing

By Peter Holslin

As you might’ve seen with his recent alternate-universe Coachella poster, Sledding With Tigers frontman Dan Faughnder has a special talent for Internet gags.

Tuesday, May 14,2013
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What’s new on Bandcamp

A glance at some good San Diego stuff on the music-listening platform

By Peter Holslin

If you run a search for albums tagged "San Diego" on Bandcamp, you'll find some interesting stuff. In this semi-regular column, we sift through the recent Bandcamp postings and report on our findings.

Tuesday, May 14,2013
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‘Sleepwalking’ is looking for a new home

Low-rider-oldies night canceled at Whistle Stop Bar

By Peter Holslin

Sleepwalking, the monthly low-rider-oldies club night at Whistle Stop Bar, is looking for a new home.

Wednesday, May 8,2013
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Inspired & The Sleep are full of ideas

Indie-pop project’s new ‘Teenager.’ is as cute as it is complex

By Peter Holslin

Usually, all you need is one good idea to write a song. But some musicians are full of ideas. And Max Greenhalgh, the main guy behind the promising indie-pop band / solo project Inspired & The Sleep, seems to have more good ideas than he knows what to do with.

Wednesday, May 8,2013
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L.A. nightclub owner taking over 4th & B

Avalon Hollywood’s John Lyons is opening a new club Downtown

By Peter Holslin

It looks like San Diego will soon have its own branch of the nationally renowned Los Angeles mega-club Avalon Hollywood.

Tuesday, April 30,2013
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Dirty Sirens get gnarly on debut EP

Rock quartet sounds ferocious, but still radio-friendly

By Peter Holslin

When it comes to rock 'n' roll, San Diegans are easy to please. If your band has rad riffs, bluesy licks and a charismatic singer, you're golden.

Tuesday, April 30,2013
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The Dallas Cowboys dig The Burning of Rome

Football team’s bumping the weirdo rockers for every touchdown

By Peter Holslin

With their weird, violent lyrics, rockers The Burning of Rome aren't the kind of band you'd normally expect to hear at a mainstream sporting event. But for months last season, their song "Cowboys & Cut Cigars" blasted through the speakers at Cowboys Stadium.

Tuesday, April 23,2013
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What local musicians are digging

From The Pleasure Seekers to Grimes, here’s the music they can’t get enough of

By Peter Holslin

A semi-regular feature in which we ask folks in the local music scene about the music they're digging.

Tuesday, April 23,2013
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Kava Lounge changes ownership

Some changes planned for Little Italy nightclub—plus, Hyena calls it quits

By Peter Holslin

Kava Lounge, the Middletown nightclub known for its organic cocktails, intriguing electronic-music shows and crystal-clear sound system, has changed ownership.