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Tropa Magica (L.A.) + Makenu (Humboldt cumbia) “The East L.A. duo made a name for themselves by combining alternative, grunge, and psychedelic rock with cumbia” -SPIN Magazine. Having toured nationally and performed at SoCal festival favorites Desert Daze and Tropicalia, TROPA MAGICA have released their sophomore LP to praise from music critics such as: "They’ve spread their wings sonically while losing none of the charisma that made them a hot item at festivals” -Buzzbands LA. Be sure to arrive early, Humboldt area party starters MAKENU CUMBIA are opening the show...

As the Marías prepare to share their second album, Submarine, they process the stories of grief, hope, and love that shaped it. Read the cover story interview.

French psych-metal band SLIFT detail the making of their new album and first for Sub Pop, ILION. Read the interview.

From San Diego's Wonderfront, Gator by the Bay and KAABOO to Indio's Coachella and the Newport Jazz Festival, here's a roundup of the festivals headed to the region this year

From eclectic Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and the Stagecoach Country Music Festival to Cruel World and The Roots Picnic, here are the fests to look forward to next year.