Get What You Want: An Interview with Dustin Lothspeich of Chess Wars, Boy King, & Old Tiger
With dirty distortion, hard-hitting drums, and fired-up song titles like “Evil” and “Got Nobody” it’s hard to believe the gritty rock of Chess Wars comes from two of the nicest dudes in town. Best buds Dustin Lothspeich and Jake Najor formed their mini-supergroup just months ago but already recorded an album, Peace, and have a […]
“Dead Song” by The Steelwells Finds Life at The Lost Ark Studio
Update: There’s a video for the song up now! On The Steelwells’ first EP, Shallow on the Draft, the softer side of the band was highlighted by singer Joey Winter’s emotionally charged lyrics. Keys and strings echoed a sense of yearning and the tunes were filled frailty. On their newest EP, Cool Kids, each member’s […]
San Diego Shows To See – April 2013
This preview comes with an announcement of sorts that we find really excited. Yes, I said we. Some lovely writers are joining the Sounds in San Diego team and a couple are dipping their toes in with preview blurbs below. Matt Baldwin dove in headfirst last week with a review of The Heavy Guilt’s new […]
Next To Know: An Interview with Erik Canzona of The Heavy Guilt
The tireless efforts of the six musicians in The Heavy Guilt have finally come together in a way that is representative of their live shows and the eclectic sound they bring to San Diego’s music scene. Their third album is a collection of twelve diverse songs ranging from somber aching melodies to foot-stomping rock anthems. […]
Ticket Giveaway and a Mini-Preview for Neighbors to the North, Falling Still, and The Roman Watchdogs at The Griffin 3/14
WINNER: Marissa Mortati of Of Shows and Burritos. Congrats lovely lady! Last minute giveaway! Sorry for the late notice but if you don’t have plans tomorrow, Thursday 3/14 and are in need of something rocktastic and free… here’s your chance. Leave a comment below this post and you’ll be entered to win two tickets to […]
You Can Stop Dreaming: An Inside Look at The Dead Lovers’ Recording Session at The Lost Ark Studio
With dreams of making their debut album in a sanctuary by the sea, The Dead Lovers traveled 6,000 miles from their home in Berlin to record at the Lost Ark Studio. Founder and guitarist Wayne Jackson described to me how a fateful online search for a rare Supro Reverb unit last year led him to […]
Contest Time! Win an Atlas Genius Prize Pack for Posting on Facebook – Ends 3/13/13
Hello lovely SiSD readers- he’s a simple way you can win some simply awesome schwag from Atlas Genius… read on. 1. Save the picture below. 2. Post said picture on your Facebook wall (make sure the post is public). 3. Tag Sounds in San Diego and Atlas Genius in your post (hint: click these links […]
Shows in San Diego – Music To Make It Through March 2013
There are a ridiculous number of good shows in any given month in San Diego and yet I’m a week late writing a preview this month. For shame. I’ll try to do a good job here to make up for it and would love to hear in the comments below what everyone else has on […]
