Crash Encore is a great band. I describe them as local but not. That is an added compliment because they are local but sound like they could be from somewhere else, having talent that goes beyond. With that said, Crash Encore are nominated for Best New Artist and you can vote for them on [...]

The MTV Video Music Awards nominees have just been announced and it looks like round 2 for bands Justice and Kanye West. The Best Video category has nominees Kanye West against French electro-house duo Justice. If you don’t remeber this is the second time these bands have been up against each other for the award. [...]

Local San Diego band, The Swedish Models, just released their new video: Eye For An Eye. Really like their sound and their live shows: strong start with big finale. Next week I’ll be on a party bus with the Models and friends to catch their show at the Roxy. We’ll be celebrating Ryan Waller’s Birthday. [...]

If you haven’t heard already, Minnie Driver who is better known for her acting career is a song bird. She recently released her second album of original material and is playing The Casbah on Friday, August 10. Minnie Driver’s new album “Seastories” was released at the end of July and features performances by [...]

Recently, I have come across some bands that I have enjoyed listening to more than once. When something like that happens it’s nice to share. So, without further ado here are my picks for the month of August:

Bat For Lashes

Electrelane

Maccabees

Devics
Granted there are other bands that I have heard and have taken pleasure in, but maybe [...]

If you have yet to see or hear the band Tokyo Police Club and you like indie music with a twist, check them out on Thursday, July 26. I am telling you about this now because they have been pre-selling tickets and the show most likely will sell out. I saw Tokyo Police Club [...]

The Bronx may not be from New York but their influences sure are. . These L.A. boys rock as if they stemmed from the 80’s hardcore scene. The original members include Matt Caughthran (vocals), Joby J. Ford (guitar), James Tweedy (bass) and Jorma Vik (drums). The Bronx tied their band to San Diego [...]

Tuesday, there was an electric charge at Beauty Bar as Lights On performed their debut show to a large crowd. These guys are awesome, they sound like “joy division/new order/interpol thing” as mentioned by Andrew Bernhart of Vinyl Radio and Swedish Models on Rosemary’s blog. They have good lyrics and sound, not to mentioned a [...]

A musician’s worst nightmare may be having their gear stolen before, after or even during a show. Many times this happens when the band is performing or making a stop of some sort and the van gets broken into. Why would a fan or a scab for that matter steal something from someone who [...]

O.K., O.K. had to get your attention some how! Most everyone is off on July 4th and with so many things to do on July 3rd, it’s hard to decide. I am here to help you make that decision, or at least give you a few choices.
First, the traditional Jive Wire (which did originate [...]