Profound, emotional songs seek to explore the deeper truths about life
Single is a feel-good, snarky rock ’n’ roll song in the vein of early Liz Phair
Trio was inspired to focus on writing new music and creating entertaining videos
Durbin couldn’t be happier about larger-than-life classic metal album
New owners promise 'the soul of Moe’s Alley will remain' as they grow the venue
Horror-punk group Dark Ride dabbles in metal, synth-wave
Writing process helped her work through emotions around a move and breakup
West Cliff waves and local poet Gary Young among album influences
They were the biggest rock band in Santa Cruz in 1980, set to break nationally
Self-titled album came out of a special recording session from May 2019
McCarthy hopes album will help give holiday spirits a boost
Company adapts to offer full band rehearsals online
Fire made an already bad situation worse for many in the local music scene
Debut EP includes four hip-hop songs, eclectic in their influences
Music on recent album evokes cold tension, with grimy, retro electro-sounds
Maddie and Jackie released their debut EP of light-rock indie-pop songs
Kr3ture will release his second full-length album on Nov. 5
Majk's debut self-titled album delivers lush blend of instruments and vocals
WaxFeet delivers gentle melodies with lo-fi beats and ambient overtones
Upcoming self-titled full-length will be released in early 2021
Group helped spearhead an emo scene in Santa Cruz
Song titles evoke strong emotions of the fire and displacement
Author Marcus J. Moore traces connection between music and social movement in new book
Musician rode his bike for 50 days, following the monarch migration path
Gulch’s music is having a breakout moment in the national scene
Singer-songwriter Dan Frechette recorded 33 albums in his shed, now lost to the fire
Band is releasing singles off their debut album
Record was a hit with ’90s indie-rock fans who loved salty-sweet Beatles-pop
Roots-rock band Dirty Cello has played for Facebook ads and zoo animals
Therapy leads to epiphany and the most vulnerable track Gordon has ever recorded