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Promotional photo for the album from official website.

Fallujah’s ‘Dreamless’ adds darker elements

Tom Sundgren
May 14, 2016
Ian Ethan Case shares how nature inspires him musically. Photo credit: Aurora Evans

Musician shares his perception of music

Tom Sundgren
April 29, 2016
Ian Ethan Case tunes his 18-string acoustic guitar. Photo credit: Aurora Evans

Healing Resonance evokes beautiful sounds

Tom Sundgren
April 27, 2016
Promotional photo for the event. Photo courtesy of Nicholas Farrar.

‘Healing Resonance’ concert coming to Chico

Tom Sundgren
April 17, 2016
The album cover for "3001: A Laced Odyssey.” Photo from official Facebook page.

Flatbush Zombies’ debut LP has refined sound, no major label

Tom Sundgren
March 18, 2016
Steven Dunn smiles as he remembers when his love for painting started. Photo credit: Aurora Evans

Abstract painter gives insight on art

Tom Sundgren
March 3, 2016
Subcreature gets lost in their music. Photo credit: Megan Moran

Brazilian band brings ‘great energy’ to DownLo

Tom Sundgren
February 16, 2016
The Underachievers' album cover for "Evermore." Photo credit: Wikipedia under fair use.

Review: The Underachievers’ new album shows lyrical progress

Tom Sundgren
November 16, 2015
Airbrush artist Victor Porter is happy to be a part of Chico Art Center's Day of the Dead gallery. Photo credit: Grant Casey

Day of the Dead art gallery comes to Chico Art Center

Tom Sundgren
November 8, 2015

Melody Records owner shares insight on vinyl popularity

Tom Sundgren
October 25, 2015
Herreid Music offers a wide selection of instruments that are displayed in a creative manner. Photo credit: Grant Casey

Herreid Music owner talks music background, sales

Tom Sundgren
October 10, 2015
Fistful of Pennies will be among the five bands bands performing at 1078 Gallery on Oct. 10 for an all-ages punk concert. Photo courtesy of Fistful of Pennies.

Punk concert comes to 1078 Gallery

Tom Sundgren
October 10, 2015
(From left) Bryan, bassist; Miles, guitarist and Tommy, lead vocals with support from the drummer of Tri-Lateral Dirts Commission perform their most popular song, "Get Hurt/Burn Out." Photo credit: Grant Casey

Massive hardcore sound rattles Monstros Pizza

Tom Sundgren
September 26, 2015
The album cover for Scale The Summit's latest release, "V." Photo courtesy of Metal Injection.

Scale The Summit’s new album reaches new heights

Tom Sundgren
September 25, 2015
John Hiatt and his bandmates rock the stage on Friday, Sept. 11. Photo credit: Sara-Elizabeth Whitchurch

John Hiatt, Taj Mahal Trio rock Laxson Auditorium

Tom Sundgren
September 15, 2015
Members of the band, Aberrance, (from left) Ed Vance, Jake Hollingsworth, David Hordienko, and Nick Rahming hang out with their retired tour van on Tuesday. Photo credit: Alicia Brogden

Aberrance members on crashing their van, new music and tour smells

Tom Sundgren
September 12, 2015

John Hiatt & The Combo to turn Laxson blue

Tom Sundgren
September 2, 2015
From left: Greg Spont, keys; Jerry Morano, congos; Scott, drums; John McKinley, lead vocalist/guitarist; and Susan Guevara and Cherianne Brandt Pollastrini rock the audience at The Maltese on Saturday August 22. Photo credit: John Domogma

Black Fong pumps up the funk at The Maltese

Tom Sundgren
August 27, 2015
Courtesy of 1078 Gallery

Portland’s Gaytheist to perform in Chico

Tom Sundgren
May 12, 2015
Richard Whitehead’s art exhibit “Another Light - A Retrospective” will be on display at the 1078 Gallery from May 7-30. Viewers are invited to discover universal meanings through examination of the paintings. Photo credit: Courtesy of Richard Whitehead

Richard Whitehead art exhibition comes to 1078 Gallery

Tom Sundgren
May 11, 2015
Photo courtesy of 1078 Gallery

Eat the World headlines at 1078 Gallery

Tom Sundgren
May 1, 2015
Rob Wynia of the band Floater performs an acoustic set. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Floater returns to Chico with pair of upcoming shows

Tom Sundgren
April 21, 2015
Cammies: Hard Rock/Metal Showcase

Cammies: Hard Rock/Metal Showcase

Tom Sundgren
April 15, 2015
Blues legend Buddy Guy electrifies Laxson Auditorium

Blues legend Buddy Guy electrifies Laxson Auditorium

Tom Sundgren
April 9, 2015
Tim & Caio perform "In Brazil" Tuesday at 1078 Gallery. Photo credit: Caio Calado

Tim Snider’s amazing musicianship strikes at 1078 Gallery

Tom Sundgren
April 4, 2015
Chico State recording arts major Spencer Sargent works on his current project in the studio. Sargent said that after he graduates this semester he will be moving to the Bay Area, which will offer a lot of chances to work on live sound gigs, but he ultimately wants to work in post-production. Photo credit: George Johnston

Student makes waves in sound recording world

Tom Sundgren
April 1, 2015
Catherine Sullivan, curator of the Janet Turner Print Museum, explains what it means to procure art and what takes place day-to-day in her work. Photo credit: George Johnston

Curator preserves artistic expression at Chico State

Tom Sundgren
March 21, 2015
Artist Hanna Aist points out to Lindsey Chamberlain how a painting's lighting darkens as one's vision moves from left to right. Photo credit: George Johnston

Artists combine visions to explore significance of the small

Tom Sundgren
March 6, 2015
Guitarist Niclas Engelin and bassist Peter Iwers rattle the crowd with intense riffs and crushing tone. Photo credit: Jake Hutchison

In Flames brings destructive sound to Chico

Tom Sundgren
March 3, 2015
Bassist Greg Hopkins, drummer Daniel Taylor and guitarist Dan Greenfield perform at the PRF West music festival in Oakland last year. Photo courtesy of Shannon Corr Photography.

Q&A: West By Swan on name origin, juggling family and touring

Tom Sundgren
February 24, 2015
Picture of Lee (Fred Stuart) forcing Austin (Joe Hilsee) to write his screen play Photo credit: George Johnston

Dark and rattling play ‘True West’ hits Chico

Tom Sundgren
February 15, 2015
The upcoming sci-fi short film "The Spaceman" will be playing at the Pageant Theatre on Feb. 21 and 22. Photo courtesy of Josh Funk.

Stop-motion monsters come to life in ‘The Spaceman’

Tom Sundgren
February 8, 2015

Show the art and make it weird

Tom Sundgren
January 28, 2015
Fans enjoy Icko Sicko's set during a Basement of Frustration show on Monday. The venue welcomes all ages and offers a drug-and-alcohol free environment to see punk bands perform. Photo credit: Caio Calado

Punk venue takes Chico underground

Tom Sundgren
January 22, 2015

Q&A: Cold Blue Mountain on playing in Chico, upcoming tour

Tom Sundgren
January 17, 2015
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