EclecticSacramento’s Iconoclast Robot, Combats Preconceived Notions Of Hip-Hop/Rock (Exclusive Track)November 18, 2014 | Melody StoneWe’re debuting a track from Iconoclast Robot’s new EP, Bright Lights/Dark Depths. The Band will an EP release show at Assembly, Wednesday, November 26, with James Cavern and The Council, DLRN, and The Good Samaritans.
EclecticRemembering A Music Scene Staple : Marilyn's On KOctober 31, 2014 | James Morrison | Melody StoneMarilyn’s on K – one of Sacramento’s premiere live music venues for 16 years -- will close its doors for good after Nov. 1st. We asked the club’s owner, music promoters and others to reflect on what the venue has meant to the local music scene. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
RootsThe Dustbowl Revival Reminds Us Why We Love American MusicOctober 22, 2014 | Melody StoneFounder of The Dustbowl Revival, Zach Lupetin, feels like American roots music is too good to take on one at a time. His band weaves it all together for a rukus, energetic, All-American sound.
EclecticDavid Bazan Combats Writer's Block And Comes To Town With The Passenger String QuartetOctober 9, 2014 | Melody StoneVeteran indie-rock songwriter David Bazan talks about defeating writer's block and doing the business of music his own way. Bazan plays Harlows on Friday with the Passenger String Quartet.
EclecticJoseph In The Well, A Hot New Trio To Keep An Eye OnSeptember 22, 2014 | Jackson LevinJoe Kye of Sacramento's Joseph In The Well discusses how immigration inspired his musical pursuit, with Jedi-inspired assistance from his parents.
EclecticNew Album, New Sound, New Outlook – Exquisite Corps Goes Groovy (Plus An Exclusive First Listen Track)September 1, 2014 | Melody StoneLocal baroque-rockers are moving away from the moody, orchestrated songs of their past and toward a rawer, rougher, groovier sound. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
JazzNaked Lounge A Cozy Venue For Weekly Jazz Jam SessionsAugust 19, 2014 | Jackson LevinSacramento coffee house provides a weekly spot for jazz musicians and fans to share their love of the music.
EclecticHear An Exclusive Track Off Saint Solitaire's New EPAugust 14, 2014 | Melody StoneAndrew Barnhart talks about growing his facial hair to motivate creation and releases a track off Saint Solitaire's upcoming album exclusively to CapRadio Music.
EclecticBeatnik Reopens In A New Space: Weddings And Original ArtJuly 31, 2014 | Melody StoneThe mission of Beatnik Studios is to foster a thriving art scene in Sacramento and its founders and owners say they're making it work by shifting the traditional gallery business model.
Eclectic8 Bit Weapon Geeks Out In SacramentoJuly 30, 2014 | Melody StoneSome people make music with guitars and keyboards and some grab an old Gameboy and an Apple II computer. An upcoming PBS show hosted by a Sacramento punk rocker tells the story of a husband-and-wife duo who make music with vintage electronics.