“I’m releasing my debut single on March 26, called ‘Melancholy Treasures’” says Sky Star, one half of the musical duo Smokelines. “The song talks about my move from San Diego to New York City for …
March 18, 2021
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Sky Star’s “Melancholy Treasures”: a simple feeling of bittersweet nostalgia
Sr. Taquito: Molcajete heat on a cold night
Maggie’s regretting ever opening her mouth. She stands back from where this guy is throwing his into the mic. “You and I are just two leaves in the wind,” he croons. The crowd at his …
Last call for San Diego Latino Film Festival
There are still a few days left to partake in this year’s San Diego Latino Film Festival. For a complete list of titles, visit http sdlatinofilm.com. In the meantime, here are two worth watching. La …
March 18, 2021
From the bell of John Reynolds’ trumpet
Of all the collateral damage suffered in the last 12 months, the music industry has been hit particularly hard. Everyone has lost gigs, and many venues have shuttered permanently. But for trumpeter John Reynolds, a …
March 18, 2021
Management Is Not Your Friend
Goth-inclined Silent was founded in Mexicali, Baja California by singer-percussionist Jung Sing (All Leather) and guitarist Alejandro Lara. The band has toured the USA and Mexico, alongside San Diego labelmates like Dead Cross, Retox, the …
March 18, 2021
As San Diego county dodged minimum wage, elderly suffered
Should San Diegans who provide home care services to the elderly and others get at least the minimum wage? So posits an audit by California State Auditor Elaine Howle, which charges officials here with ignoring …
March 18, 2021