Yelle is a French-pop group that earned international attention with catchy tunes and great artistic sensibilities. But beyond the polished exterior there’s plenty to grab onto, with layers of beats, electronic flourishes and fist-pump-inducing grooves. Band members Yelle, GrandMarnier and Tepr have all cited a diverse batch of influences including Rage Against the Machine, Snoop…
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Black Label Society
A hard rocking, outlaw badass whose musical pedigree includes a lead guitarist and co-songwriter spot with Ozzy Osbourne, Zakk Wylde has been frontman for his own rock band, Black Label Society, since 1998. Capable of bringing houses down with explosive, relentless numbers driven by Wylde’s blistering guitar work and vocal swagger, Black Label Society also…
Be our Guest: Hop ‘N’ Barley Beer & BBQ Festival
For some, music festivals offer a great excuse to get loose and drink up. The music is fun and all, but it’s really all about the brews. The Hop ‘n’ Barley Festival skips the part about drinking being a perk and gets straight to the point with an out-and-out celebration of beer. Yes, there will…
Negativland Returns to Noise
Mark Hosler on Negativland’s music and live show, which now features their twisted take on the concept of “greatest hits.”
Preview: Fred Eaglesmith at Kuumbwa
Is Fred Eaglesmith the man? There’s no sabermetrics for this kind of thing, but let’s take a look at the way the Canadian singer-songwriter, who comes to the Kuumbwa for two shows on Friday, Feb. 21, has subverted expectations, convention and straight-up common sense at every turn.
Where to Take a Date for Valentine’s Day
We live in a town with an endless stream of outstanding musical offerings, and this year’s Valentine’s Day lineup is no exception.
Local Hip-Hop Crew Slop Opera Returns
The crew in hip-hop used to be the standard, unlike today where most rappers are solo artists. Locals Slop Opera, who formed in 2004, have those old school hip-hop values—they’re overachievers, in fact, as most crews back in the day had three, four, maybe five guys. Slop Opera has eleven, which is even more than the ridiculously big Wu Tang Clan.
Review: Cabrillo Stage’s ‘Lunch’
The cast of ‘Lunch’ might just outshine the material.
Kendra McKinley Poised For Big Things
Kendra McKinley has risen quickly in the Santa Cruz music scene after playing her first show only a year and a half ago.
A Guide to New Year’s Eve in Santa Cruz
Where to be and who to see on NYE.
