From Sonic Chaos to Sounds Great
The Art of Being Heard Without Getting Louder – and the Secret to a Better Live Sound Mix By Daniel Sweet “More vocals in my monitor!” The singer points toward the floor wedge. The lead…
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There’s More to Aztec Brewing Than What’s on Tap
How the Family Behind Aztec Brewing Built a Home for Beer, Music, Art, and Community By Daniel Sweet Walk into Aztec Brewing Company in Vista, CA and you might hear a rock band shaking the…
When the Dream Doesn’t Come True
– By Daniel Sweet – There is a familiar piece of advice we hear whenever we’re chasing something difficult: Don’t give up. You’re closer than you think. It’s encouraging. It’s hopeful. And sometimes it’s even…
How to Protect Your Hearing Without Ruining the Music
Whether you love live concerts, headphones, or your car stereo, these practical hearing protection tips can help preserve your hearing for a lifetime of music. There are thousands of audiologists who can explain hearing loss…
Support Local Musicians: 34 Easy Ways to Make a Difference
Whether you’re a regular at live shows or simply enjoy discovering new music, your small actions can have a surprisingly big impact. Most of these ideas cost little or nothing, take only a few minutes,…
More Than a Magazine
Why SoCal Music Scene Magazine Exists Every day and evening as the sun rises or sets, stages come alive. Guitar cases are opened. Drum kits are assembled. Microphones are checked one last time. Bartenders prepare…
Music Room Ideas
Dreaming of Your Own Music Room? 10 Inspiring Ideas to Bring It to Life For musicians, music lovers, and collectors, the perfect room isn’t always the family room. Sometimes it’s the room where inspiration lives.…