This week we’re looking at the possible local impacts of Supreme Court decision regarding laws regarding the homeless, as well as the ongoing protest and occupation at Cal Poly Humboldt. We’ve got a rundown of local music gigs and a review of a locally filmed Bigfoot Movie, too. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on local […]
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Tip the Band at Bandcamp and Do Some Virtual Busking
Humboldt music fans can still support some of the local bands and musicians they love, even as the bars and venues that host them stand closed. Take for example the grinding sounds of Ultramafic, local talent our Setlist columnist Collin Yeo once referred to as “space-bong lords.” You can find a slice of the band’s […]
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You Need a Little ‘Wonderful Fantastic’
Enjoy a mood lifting three minutes of the happiest music you’ll hear all day in the some of the prettiest places in our neck of the woods. Raashan Ahmad’s video for “Wonderful Fantastic” is a joy-driven tour of Humboldt beaches and forest featuring local talents Jonny Woods and Brian Swizlo of Object Heavy. We defy […]
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The Strings of Summer
I’m very proud of our local music scene, and pleased for selfish reasons. Apart from enjoying a wide variety of stellar show options, I also get my choice of excellent releases to review, which works out well for me, as I have little interest in writing negative copy. I have plenty of bile and scorn […]