Live in Chula Vista June 3rd, 2025 Review by Fatima Kelley On May 24th Simple Minds, backed by Modern English and Soft Cell, brought their “Alive and Kicking” tour to Chula Vista in support of their recently released “Live in the city of Diamond” live album delivering a two-hour masterful Read More
GANG OF FOUR Live at Fonda Theater June 2nd, 2025 Review by Bruce R Kilgour On their penultimate 2025 North American show at the Fonda Theater, Gang of Four did not go out quietly. Appropriately, they delivered to the sold-out Los Angeles crowd a 110-minute set of loud, frenetic post-punk Read More
Brings The Final Chamber Tour to SoCal June 2, 2025 by Derek Tobias Wu-Tang Clan is closing the book on one of the most influential legacies in hip-hop history with Wu Tang Forever: The Final Chamber tour. This farewell run isn’t just a greatest hits victory lap; it’s a full-force Read More
Brings The Final Chamber Tour to SoCal June 2, 2025 by Derek Tobias-Simmons Wu-Tang Clan is closing the book on one of the most influential legacies in hip-hop history with Wu Tang Forever: The Final Chamber tour. This farewell run isn’t just a greatest hits victory lap; it’s a full-force Read More
PUNK ROCK BOWLING Celebrates 25 Years June 1st, 2025 Review by Kevin Gomez What started out as a few bands to celebrate a bowling league, has evolved into a three-day music festival complete with club shows, pool parties, and one of the biggest punk festivals in the country. The brainchild Read More
INDUSTRY REPORT # 31 The Sublime Life of ROME June 1st, 2025 by Jimmy Alvarez It’s been a minute since I first sat down with Rome Ramirez; several to be exact. Turns out the sublime life of Rome Ramirez is a surreal one, but it’s a story that inspires. In Read More
INDUSTRY REPORT # 30 Catching up with Steve Kilbey May 29th, 2025 by Traci Turner The folks at OC Music News have been fans of The Church since… well, forever it seems. From the early days of “Under the Milky Way,” “Metropolis,” and “Reptile,” to the most recent albums – Read More
INDUSTRY REPORT # 30 Catching up with Steve Kilbey May 29th, 2025 by Traci Turner The folks at OC Music News have been fans of The Church since… well, forever it seems. From the early days of “Under the Milky Way,” “Metropolis,” and “Reptile,” to the most recent albums – Read More
Live from Embarcadero | San Diego May 26, 2025 Review by Samuel Hill After its inaugural sell-out in 2024, Wonderfront 2025 surpassed all expectations, showcasing a breathtaking fusion of music, local delicacies, and the stunning beauty of the waterfront. This year’s lineup provided an unforgettable experience brimming with global sounds Read More
Live at House of Blues Anaheim May 18th, 2025 Review by DJ Gunderson The final chapter of Emperor’s In the Nightside Eclipse U.S. tour came to a thunderous close in Anaheim, delivering a night that fans will be talking about for years. Many fans traveled long distances, with some attending Read More
