Music

Two Gallants, G. Green Harlow’s, Sacramento • Dec. 14, 2013 Sometimes I read over my recent reviews of shows or restaurants, and think, “Criminy! Am I just a crotchety old curmudgeon now who hates everything?” How refreshing it is to realize that this is not the case! While most things…

It’s that time of year when we take stock of things. Another year has passed, and we want to look back and ask, “Hey, 2013, just what manner of year were you?” You can ponder over what that answer might be however you choose. It’s your life, pal, but here…

Straight up, Alarms is a badass band. The Sacramento hardcore rock ‘n’ roll outfit first caught our attention in Summer 2012 when they dropped their debut self-titled EP. With shredding guitar solos, gritty, head-pounding rhythms and a sick vocalist, we were instantly hooked and were jamming their tunes in the…

Music is awesome, isn’t it? Whether intentional or not, music is a big part of everyone’s lives. It’s all around us: on TV, in ads, in our headphones and earbuds attached to our smart phones with streaming audio. Chances are if you’re reading Submerge, you love music too. Even though…

The Speed of Sound in Seawater is Ready to Take the Next Step Words by Andrew Scoggins • Photo by Phill Mamula Sacramento produces some odd bands. From the barbaric yawps of industrial-rap duo Death Grips to the hedonistic dance-rock in short shorts of !!!, Sacramento has never had a…

Local electro-pop duo Ugly Bunny are releasing their debut full-length album Tokyo on Dec. 10, 2013, and to celebrate they’re playing an album release show at Bows and Arrows on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013. When I listen to Ugly Bunny, I hear a fine young band in tune with the…

With all the holiday commotion, sometimes it’s hard to consider the holiday experiences beyond our own, especially those of the less fortunate. Luckily, your favorite toy drive is here once again to remind you of the true meaning of Christmas. Come one, come all to Rock for Tots 8 on…

K.Flay Begins to Find Her Way It was just days before Thanksgiving when Submerge caught up with K.Flay (neé Kristine Flaherty), but the indie hip-hop artist was gearing up for a working holiday. Born in Wilmette, Ill., the Stanford grad has recently relocated to Los Angeles for the time being….

Two of Sacramento’s most prominent musicians are joining forces for a weekly songwriter’s showcase at Cafe Colonial, a new-ish all-ages venue located next to the Colonial Theatre on Stockton Boulevard. The Tune-Up started at Kevin Seconds’ long-defunct True Love Coffeehouse many years ago and has been resurrected a number of…

Backstreet Boys, The Fray Ace of Spades, Sacramento Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013 What could be sadder than a 38-year-old man going to a Backstreet Boys concert by himself? Well, to be honest, probably a lot of things. For instance, that last copy of Zoppi’s Suspended CD that remained untouched at…