Local Limelight: The Holdup

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The Holdup/Courtesy

This week brings us another band from San Jose, with reggae hip-hop group the Holdup. The group delves into more than just your standard reggae fair though. Pop, soul and a little indie flair are all thrown in together, each track standing out from the other. Vocalist Mike Garmany’s nasally-punk voice flows over Read More…

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This Week in Sound: Occupy sound

Today, Occupy Cal brings in some music to propel the movement. Cal alumnus Jeff Chang will be one of the open university teachers for the day.  Chang, whose record label helped launch the careers of DJ Shadow, Blackalicious and Lyrics Born, is the winner of numerous literary awards and is Read More…