Songs feature rock, R&B and soul vibes, with footing in catchy pop
Santa Cruz’s Kaethe Hostetter built a life in Ethiopia with acclaimed ensemble QWANQWA—until Covid hit
Outdoor concert attendees can rent socially distanced pods
Cabrillo students create catchy dance floor anthem
Crepe Place owner revamps indoor performance space for return of live music
Profound, emotional songs seek to explore the deeper truths about life
Wild & Blue duo release first full-length record
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
McCarthy hopes album will help give holiday spirits a boost
Company adapts to offer full band rehearsals online
Debut EP includes four hip-hop songs, eclectic in their influences
Music on recent album evokes cold tension, with grimy, retro electro-sounds
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
Musician rode his bike for 50 days, following the monarch migration path
Gulch’s music is having a breakout moment in the national scene
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
Drummer shares his influences and dishes on Talking Heads dynamics
First album 'Book of Song' debuts on July 24