When a patient told him “I smoke with God,” psychotherapist Kelly Moreno didn’t think much, rather he just listened. Today, Moreno, a Cal Poly psychology professor, is using music and literature to share stories and concepts from his work as…
Cracker to showcase double album at SLO Brew
Together since 1990, the band will play at SLO Brew on July 6.
Wordsauce: Stirring up genres since 2009
Wordsauce’s music is exactly what the band name sounds like — a smooth blend (of music genres).
Owen Pallett's 'In Conflict' is a statement of maturity
Parker gives his take on Owen Pallett’s ‘In Conflict’ in this week’s music column.
Fall comes early with new Camera Obscura record
Summer is traditionally the territory of the titanic pop song. Daft Punk’s instant classic throwback “Get Lucky” unofficially began the season when windows-down, sing-along anthems by Katy Perry and Black Eyed Peas rule the airwaves.
Music and movies: a match made in … Hollywood?
“The Great Gatsby,” as interpreted by the always-subtle and understated Baz Luhrmann, presents the whirlwind of Roaring ’20s opulence.
Misery loves company: the tragic beauty of The National’s ‘Trouble Will Find Me’
By all accounts, Matt Berninger is a happy man. He’s married with a daughter, and between all the interviews and Reddit AMAs leading up to the album release, The National seems to be content.