Long Beach has been home to a handful of popular musicians in rock and hip-hop, but after studying classical music at Cal State Long Beach, Joe Sanders has put Long Beach musicians on the map once again – this time in the classical music genre. The John Lennon Songwriting Contest[Read More…]
Music
This category shouldn’t be confused with performing arts. Articles in the music category are more contemporary music, focusing more on contemporary bands and solo artists. This category will also be a home for album reviews.
The Dirty Shakes shake the Nugget
Students who found themselves in The Nugget Grill & Pub on April 28 with the intent of studying for finals week were out of luck if they were hoping for a quiet place to read. The Dirty Shakes took the Nugget’s stage at 7 p.m. and brought a whirlwind of[Read More…]
‘Dissonants’ lacks the discord
Nothing is worse than misleading album titles. And unfortunately, Australian band Hands Like Houses’ sophomore album “Dissonants” may leave listeners incredibly underwhelmed. Hands Like Houses harp on a sound that may remind listeners of their music taste circa 2005. Though personally, Panic! At the Disco’s 2005 album “A Fever You[Read More…]
Goodbyes that keep going
If you’re still grieving over the loss of David Bowie, you aren’t alone. The month of February introduces a variety of David Bowie tribute shows, and even though Starman himself won’t be there, your one-stop guide to getting that Bowie fix will no doubt soothe your mourning heart. Located in[Read More…]
‘A very merry crisis’ playlist
Winter break: for some, it’s a peppermint-flavored time of warmth and comfort food. For others, it’s a prolonged time filled with moments of existential terror and neurotic introspection. We’ve gathered some of our favorite albums to reflect (or cry to) for your New Year’s playlist. Submarine soundtrack by Alex Turner[Read More…]
What we heard this year
Catchy synth beats from Grimes and Drake (badly) dancing are only a couple of things that define the 2015 music scene. However, all Internet memes aside, we’ve compiled a list of albums released this year and wrote down a couple thoughts. Most Furr-ocious Beats Run The Jewels “Meow the Jewels”[Read More…]
Struckout go for a homerun
Long Beach noise/punk/post-punk/hardcore band Struckout recently released their sophomore LP “What You Deserve.” The Daily 49er caught up with Daniel Speer, bassist and vocalist, and James Goldmann, trumpeter and drummer, both of whom just happen to be California State University, Long Beach alumni. How would you guys describe “What You[Read More…]
‘Gypsy Punks’ turns 10
In the pit just before the band goes on: a concerned father shelters his teenage daughters from the rest of the crowd; a woman balances a brimming cup of beer in one hand; another guy points his phone at the stage, finger on the record button. Bless their hearts. Because[Read More…]
Q & A with band Plant Tribe
Acid-soaked, woozy, hard-driving, funkadelic: Long Beach band Plant Tribe not only hearken hard rock’s heyday but something older, ancient even. Deep motoric beats and soaring chant-like vocals pull the listener in directions that feel primal and natural. Their newest LP “Late Noon” was released on Nov. 10. The Daily 49er[Read More…]
Words to swoon by
David Ryan Harris is a crafter of soulful melodies. He has worked alongside several artists including Lupe Fiasco, John Mayer and Guy Sebastian. He preaches truth, love and relationship basics through his lyrics and hopes to stick to his bluesy guns during his current tour of his album “Lightyears,” which[Read More…]