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Encinitas Blows
Rob Crow (Pinback/Thingy/Heavy Vegetable/Optiganally Yours) is one of the most admired and influential creative forces to have spent considerable time in Encinitas. A songwriter, guitar player, and leader of many San Diego based bands, he has long excelled as one of San Diego’s great creative forces. His national notoriety is testament to this. Whether it
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Blur Conquers America…On Their Own Terms
Blur has a love-hate relationship with America. Throughout the nineties, no matter how hard they tried, they could not “break” America. With Blur reuniting this year to release a new album, they find themselves in a different pop culture environment than they once did. Today, perhaps breaking America is not what it used to mean.
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Shudder To Think Releases First New Music In Thirty Years Via Dischord
Shudder To Think released their first new music in 30 years on Saturday in the form of the songs “Thirst Walk” and “Playback” via Dischord—available as a 7-inch vinyl at tour venues and digitally—marks their first output since 1998. After a hiatus spanning more than a decade since their last live performances in 2013, the
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Punk Icons Henry Rollins and Ian MacKaye Revive Archival Gem with New Release
Henry Rollins and Ian MacKaye have collaborated on a project that bridges their storied pasts with a fresh release. Initially announced by Rollins in late October 2025, the endeavor involves mixing and preparing a four-song demo for vinyl, recorded at the iconic Inner Ear Studios in Arlington, VA. This studio holds deep significance: It’s where
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Turnstile Takes Home Historic Grammy Nominations
Turnstile, the Baltimore hardcore punk quintet formed in 2010, has catapulted into the spotlight with five nominations at the 2026 Grammy Awards for their critically acclaimed album Never Enough (released in 2025). The nominations are Best Rock Performance for the title track “Never Enough,” Best Metal Performance for “Birds,” Best Rock Song for “Never Enough,”
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Ultimate Guide to Every Ibanez Tier & Series | RG, AZ, S, and Beyond
Ibanez guitars saw a lot of growth during the 1980s. One of the most popular Ibanez models is the RG, which comes in three different specifications, including RG, RGA, RGD. It’s known as the guitar for shredders. Let’s take a closer look. Tier/Sub-Line Manufacturing Location Key Materials/Features Typical Price Range Target Audience RG GIO Indonesia/China
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Best Electric Guitars Under $1,000 in 2025: Top 6 Picks for Beginners & Pros
1. PRS SE Custom 24 ($879–$999) PRS SE Custom comes in at number one for its versatility and stunning craftsmanship. The PRS SE Custom 24 has been called a “Swiss Army knife” of guitars, featuring a mahogany body, maple top, and rosewood fretboard, and known for rich, articulate tones. This guitar’s dual PRS 85/15 “S”
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The Magic of Elliott Smith
Elliott Smith’s music stands as a poignant bridge between intimate folk introspection and expansive pop orchestration, evolving from his punk roots in Heatmiser to solo masterpieces that captured the nuances of human fragility. Born Steven Paul Smith in 1969, his troubled upbringing in Texas—marked by alleged abuse and a strained stepfather relationship—informed much of his
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Brief History of Turnstile
Turnstile emerged in 2010 from Baltimore’s vibrant hardcore punk scene, blending aggressive energy with diverse influences like Bad Brains and Beach House, reflecting the city’s DIY ethos. Starting as a five-piece, the band has seen shifts, including guitarist departures in 2015 and 2022, leading to the current lineup that includes guitarist Meg Mills. Albums like
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