Music

Ryan Sollom’s name might ring a bell. His former band Shortie had quite an impact on the 2000s music scene in Sacramento, and at the time it seemed whether someone liked them or not, everyone had an opinion on the matter. Sollom was much of what made their sound unique,…

I sat down to interview three of the four members of indie/alt-rock group, Merdog in preparation for the release of their new EP, The Lucky Ones. Over fancy iced lattes and morning beer, we talked about the ever-evolving music of the group and how important it is to grow into…

Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015: It’s likely breaking a hundred degrees this fall evening when The Growlers take the main stage at TBD Fest. Lead vocalist Brooks Nielsen looks out at the audience, then down to his wireless microphone, then out toward the riverbank, longingly. “I think I’m just going to…

Another Sacramento great is leaving the area and headed to Portland. On June 10, violinist Joe Kye will play what has been dubbed as his last show before he heads to a much wetter climate. “I am a full-time musician, and have been since 2013. Before that, I was a…

Last week the popular Sacramento electronic duo Sister Crayon announced they’ve signed a deal with one of the most influential major labels of our time, Warner Bros. Records. The signing sees Sister Crayon join a stacked WBR roster including fellow Sacramentans Deftones, as well as Built to Spill, Blur, Death…

“Life is short, and being in love during the California summer is just about the best thing that could happen to a human being.” – Geoffrey CK, Sunmonks. If you’ve been following Submerge over the last few years, you’re probably aware of the fact that we’re fans of the Sacramento…

UC Davis’ student-run independent radio station KDVS is throwing their annual music festival Operation Restore Maximum Freedom on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at Sudwerk Brew Co. (2001 2nd Street, Davis) and once again, the lineup is amazing and the ticket price is low. The all-day show will feature 18 total…

Chuck Ragan’s gravelly voice sounds like the open road. The former lead singer for post-hardcore standard-bearers Hot Water Music turned folk rock troubadour has forged a loyal following by pounding the pavement and plying his earnest and emotionally stirring song craft in clubs and venues worldwide. He’s so in tune…

When Titus Andronicus rolls into downtown Davis later this month, they will have just come off a show at the historic Fillmore in San Francisco. When they leave Davis, they’ll play a slick 850-seat venue called Revolution Hall in Portland the following night. But straddled between those two bustling metropolises,…

There’s a lot of father-son sayings some might like to use in describing Tarrus Riley. He’s heir to the late legendary reggae singer Jimmy Riley, who had a prolific career crooning throughout the latter half of the 20th century and well into the new millennium before passing away in March…