Whiskey & Burlap’s Milkman sounds like it crawled out of a forgotten roadside juke joint somewhere off old Highway 61—sung straight into an oil can, sun-baked,...
Local songwriter Darius Degher’s slice-of-life compositions have always been elevated by his raspy vocal delivery. As the years have turned into decades, his writing has only...
San Diego’s music community suffered major losses last year. Here’s a look back at the musicians and associates who passed away in 2025. January 21 Marty...
I’ve had the privilege of working with hundreds of artists over the years (both as a creator and on the business side) and there’s a pattern...
A Conversation with Ted Burke and Barry Alfonso TED BURKE: The idea that Jack Kerouac is a great American writer and that On the Road is...
San Diego’s own homegrown rock ‘n’ roll band, Back to the Garden, is not a tribute band. They are a Living History Story Band. While nostalgia...
100 years ago, as jazz was being created, regions across the U.S. were developing reputations for certain “sounds,” depending on the financial situations and on the...
With a driving drum beat and catchy melodies, Incantations, Daniel Ezra’s latest release, is a journey through self-assessment and insight. Dark folk that blends ethereal themes...
Happy New Year, pals! Listen Local celebrates 23 years in 2026. From our humble beginning at The Coaster Saloon in Mission Beach to time spent producing...
