Opinion

Michael Franzino of A Lot Like Birds Announces New Solo Project, “alone.”

In our last issue of Submerge we featured Sacramento-based progressive/post-hardcore group A Lot Like Birds’ vocalist Kurt Travis and his new solo album. Now another member of the group, guitarist/songwriter Michael Franzino, is branching out and planning a solo project of his own, only this one has an interesting and…

Bey Bey’s Kids

Did you feel the Earth stop for about four minutes on May 5th? That was the cosmos mourning Beyoncé as her world shattered. Bey’s sister, Solange, hates Jay Z and tried to open a can of whoop-ass on him in an elevator following a Met Gala afterparty. TMZ released a…

Trash Talk to Release New Album No Peace May 27, 2014

Hardcore punk band Trash Talk, who still rep Sacramento as their hometown despite currently being located in Los Angeles, are releasing a new full-length album called No Peace on May 27, 2014. Known for their circle-pit-inducing, high-energy, often bloody live shows, Trash Talk does shit their own way and they…

White Water Rafting Season is Here! • Memorial Day through Labor Day

The South Fork of the American River began proclaiming its glory in the mid-1800s during the historical Gold Rush, attracting miners and pioneers from all over the world. Today, despite the ever-depressing drought conditions, the river is still effortlessly alluring adventurers, but for an entirely different reason. Calling all thrill-seekers,…

Mr. Hooper’s Album Release at Blue Lamp • May 24, 2014

For the past 20 years, he has been known as Crazy Ballhead, a well-respected hip-hop artist, writer, producer and proud member of the SAMMIES Hall of Fame. Today, he has evolved into Mr. Hooper and will soon be releasing his birth-cry. The Poet Go will be hosting a dual-celebration party…

Slippery When Wet

Why should kids get to have all of the fun? Let’s face facts; being an adult pretty much sucks. When work and bills aren’t filling our days, we are busy preparing for tomorrow’s work or worrying about yesterday’s bills! That is why it is imperative that we all blow off…

See: Inventing Van Gogh • Thursdays–Saturdays through May 17, 2014

Steven Dietz’s Inventing Van Gogh follows artist Patrick Stone through his journey to find and recreate the lost self-portrait of Van Gogh. Symbolism suggests that Stone’s efforts excel at the expense of his mental health as his reality transitions into the time period of the 1800s and Van Gogh begins…