The SoCal Sound Blog

All of us at The SoCal Sound are heartbroken to learn that the beloved Dolly Parton, songwriter, actress, author, businesswoman, and philanthropist, has died at 80.

Read more about 'Our hearts sank today - remembering Dolly Parton. '...

Read more about 'Portland-based Laura Veirs takes on a DIY approach to her 14th studio album - "TEMPLE SONGS" - our 88-5 ALBUM DIVE!'...

Read more about 'Happy 818 Day! Things We Love About The SFV...'...

Read more about 'The wait is finally over! New Phoebe Bridgers - our ALBUM DIVE this week!'...

Read more about 'Who doesn't love "angry, weepy, chaos rock!" mary in the junkyard's debut album - our 88-5 ALBUM DIVE!'...

Read more about 'The sonic palette of Kim Gordon's third studio record - PLAY ME - our 88-5 ALBUM DIVE!'...

Read more about 'Shimmery guitar tones & hometown pride - Kurt Vile's "philadelphia's been good to me" - our 88-5 ALBUM DIVE!'...

Read more about 'This record still gives me chills...Fiona Apple "Tidal" turns 30 - our RETRO ALBUM DIVE!'...