All posts by Stephanie Amadeus

I write about music. I love pretty much all types, though there are a few genres I avoid. I grew up in the south but I'm no Southern Belle. And I can't go a day without listening to 90s pop, 70s rock, and the Foo Fighters.

Young Buffalo’s Tour Diary: Famous tacos and fisting in San Diego

Check out the amazing things that indie rock band Young Bufffalo enjoyed while they were in the sunny city of San Diego.

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Interview: Colony House is on the road, playing Hangout Fest

Here’s eight important reasons why feel-good indie pop band Colony House is a band you need to know.

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Video: Haunting and beautiful “Putney Bridge” by UK’s James Canty

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Say Hello to Hey Rosetta! in San Diego

 Hey Rosetta! are coming to San Diego, and they’re bringing their beautifully arranged, dreamy sense of alt pop with them. There’s a lot that goes into a multi-instrumental project such as this, so we spoke with the group about working together, navigating the indie music scene, and the real human experience of music.

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Video: American Aquarium talks the indie music biz

Alternative country and folk group American Aquarium has successfully navigated the independent music scene without the help of the “big guys” — and here’s what they have learned from their experiences.

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By an Ion’s New Teaser for ‘Tokyo’

It’s rare that an electronic or new wave act comes out of your local music scene and yet already sounds like the heavy-hitters and chart-toppers we hear when we’re out every weekend. But San Diego’s By an Ion have done just that — commanding the luminous genres of dance just as well as some of the veterans of this music world. Continue reading By an Ion’s New Teaser for ‘Tokyo’

City Tribe is your perfect beach companion

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And the rock revival continues with LA based Kiven

Alternative rockers Kiven are kicking up a storm in their home base of Los Angeles while also getting to know local musicians in various cities on the road. And their self-titled debut album is quickly becoming another flame in the fire of the recent rock revival. Continue reading And the rock revival continues with LA based Kiven

The Theme Song This Week: Allison Weiss reminds us why music is amazing

If you don’t feel anything after watching this phenomenal video, you might need to check your pulse.

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Live Photos: City and Colour

ICYMI: In Case You Missed It, check out these photos of City and Colour performing live at San Diego’s Humphrey’s By the Bay. Continue reading Live Photos: City and Colour