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Reviews, interviews and features on the artists making music in Fresno and the Central Valley.

Events

Thee Sacred Souls, LA LOM and The Womack Sisters Made Save Mart Center Feel Small

Thee Sacred Souls make intimate music, and an arena is not an intimate room. I was wrong.
Diego CazaresDiego Cazares
Sep 12, 2026
Events

Thee Sacred Souls, LA LOM and The Womack Sisters Made Save Mart Center Feel Small

Thee Sacred Souls make intimate music, and an arena is not an intimate room. I was wrong.
Diego CazaresDiego Cazares
Sep 12, 2026
Interviews, Events

Maarte hosts a Matcha + Mariachi event to raise funds for Warnors Theatre

On a bright sunny afternoon, I walk into a historic 100-year-old building that comes to life with melodic Spanish music by Mariachi Monarca and the earthy smell of
Jas MiguelJas Miguel
Jul 30, 2026
Reviews

Sir Render – Navy Blue Review

To surrender is to release control of what you cannot hold. That’s the quiet thesis behind Sir Render, Navy Blue’s third album in a trilogy and his most
Diego CazaresDiego Cazares
Jul 1, 2026
Reviews

Westside Gunn’s Pray for Paris Review

Westide Gunn’s Pray for Paris is snappy, gritty and elegant.
Diego CazaresDiego Cazares
Jun 9, 2026
The Garden performs in front of a crowd
Events

The Garden Returns to Fresno on April Fool’s

Experimental punk duo The Garden brought their April Fool’s show to Tioga Sequoia, and Fresno showed up in full-costumed jesters, spinning hats. The twins proved once again that
Alexa BarrazaAlexa Barraza
Apr 16, 2026
Reviews

Earl Sweatshirt, MIKE & Surf Gang ‘Pompeii // Utility’ Review

Listening to this album makes me want to play Skate 3. Earl Sweatshirt, Mike, and Surf Gang come together to give us 33 bouncy indica tracks built for
Diego CazaresDiego Cazares
Apr 10, 2026
Interviews, Events

Kerman Brings Out a Y2K Fest with Live Music

Kerman, California, brings out a Y2K Festival for people to enjoy, filling Kerkoff Park with live music, vendors, and craft activities.
Jas MiguelJas Miguel
Mar 28, 2026
Events

February Art Hop Brings Fresno Together For The New Year

February’s Art Hop brought a warm, welcoming energy back to Downtown Fresno, filling the streets with creativity, music, and the joy of people coming together again.
Alexa BarrazaAlexa Barraza
Feb 16, 2026
Events

Hot Girl Halloween Lights Up The Rainbow Ballroom

Fresno’s 6th annual Hot Girl Halloween lit up the Rainbow Ballroom with music, costumes, and nonstop energy. Hosted by DJ Kay Rich, the night featured both local and
Alexa BarrazaAlexa Barraza
Dec 4, 2025
Tutorials

How I Edit Concert Photos in Adobe Lightroom (Step-by-Step Guide)

A walkthrough of how I edit concert photos in Adobe Lightroom. From basic light correction to color grading and effects, to help capture the energy and emotion of
Wyatt BibleWyatt Bible
Oct 30, 2025
Events

A Talk With Von’s Island on Their Tour at The Layover

A talk with SoCal punk band Von’s Island after their show at The Layover in Downtown Fresno.
Wyatt BibleWyatt Bible
Oct 29, 2025
Events

SLEEVE performs their new EP, “Good Enough”

Local band, SLEEVE, performs their newest EP titled “Good Enough.”
Davie RamirezDavie Ramirez
Oct 16, 2025
Events

2025 Valley Music Hall of Fame

Claps, cheers, and dancing filled Tower District’s Roger Rocka’s on Wednesday night as the Central Valley’s music pioneers came together to celebrate this Year’s Valley Music Hall of
Ben CruzBen Cruz
Oct 6, 2025
Reviews

Y’all – glaive Review

Glaive’s new album, “Y’all,” is a fun step up in the artist’s career with great lyricism and production.
Davie RamirezDavie Ramirez
Sep 28, 2025
Interviews, Events

Jazz Tuezdayz: September Special Edition

Every second Tuesday of the month, Jazz Tuezdayz transforms Downtown Fresno’s Warnor’s Corner into a block-wide celebration of live music, art, and community.
Alexa BarrazaAlexa Barraza
Sep 26, 2025
Reviews

Fantasmas – Humbe Review

Mexican Singer Humbe comes out with a spectacular song about grief, helping others heal from the loss of their loved ones.
Jas MiguelJas Miguel
Sep 21, 2025
Interviews, Events

High Sunn “The Final Bye Bye Tour” at Summer Fox in Fresno

The band High Sunn performed at Summer Fox in Fresno’s Tower District on June 28, 2025. This was a part of “The Final Bye Bye Tour,” the band’s
Wyatt Bible and Alexa BarrazaWyatt Bible and Alexa Barraza
Aug 26, 2025
Reviews

Vanisher, Horizon Scraper – Quadeca Review

Quadeca’s Vanisher, Horizon Scraper is a culmination of his growth as a musician, songwriter, and producer in one tight package.
Davie RamirezDavie Ramirez
Aug 25, 2025
Reviews

Headlights – Alex G Review

Alex G’s new and matured sound seeps through his first album released through a major music label.
Alexa BarrazaAlexa Barraza
Aug 20, 2025
Interviews

Faith Marina Interview

We kick off the first episode of our podcast “Artist IRL” with an interview with local singer/songwriter Faith Marina.
Davie RamirezDavie Ramirez
Aug 7, 2025