Archives: Albums
- Apr012013
The list: Five local releases you should track down
Here’s a little-known fact about me. I was once a college-radio DJ. For two semesters between my freshman and sophomore years I held the 3 to 6 p.m. slot at KFSR. It’s pretty certain no one listened. It would be nice to say this is where I learned to love Fresno’s music scene, but back then the local rack was a couple of...- Aug102011
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Lebanese Authorities bans Lady Gaga record
Controversial singer Lady Gaga is now discovering that her reputation follows her overseas. Her already-platinum record "Born This Way" has been banned in Lebanon. United States supporters have already snatched up the record to the tune of 1.1 million albums. Resource for this article - Lady Gaga album banned in Lebanon by...- Jun222011
Listen: "This is the Kiss," Fay Wrays
Back in my college journalism days I was assigned a story on "emo." This was before people used terms like "post-punk hardcore" or "no-wave" or whatever. Back then there was "emo" and no one knew what it was exactly. Well, Benji McEntee knew and he was my source and told me all about it and pointed me toward a couple of really awesome albums that...- May252011
80s Fresno Punk Scene History: The Frigidettes
Together for only a couple of years, starting in 1981, this all-girl lineup got to play some cool gigs and really helped the Fresno punk scene get started. Corrine and Gina started jamming together and Linda was going to play keyboards but decided to sing instead. Cathy was added on bass and they had a band. They had a new wave influence but...- Apr152011
80s Fresno Punk Scene History Introduction
Fresno Punk Bands 1979-1986. 80s Fresno Punk Scene History Introduction. The beginning of a story told from someone who was there from the first days in the late 70s to the 90s as it began to decline. Struggling musicians and avante garde artists and the photographers, writers, promoters and fans of the bands that thrilled us and inspired us...- Apr092011
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