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Pandemic Heroes

Cover by Serene Lusano SN&R highlights arts groups, businesses, nonprofits and people who have gone above and beyond for the community during the COVID-19 crisis…



New-old oldies for night owls

Unless you’re looking for it—and that’s if you listen to terrestrial radio at all—you’ll probably miss KJAY 1430 AM/98.1 FM on your dial. But the…


A prayer for janky Sacramento

Will downtown’s beloved hangouts come back? As the coronavirus pandemic swept the country and shut down California’s capital city, small watering holes that withstood Prohibition,…




Turn up the volume

Sacramento musicians are still creating music, so here are new albums to vibe to Clevers’ self-titled album released May 2. CleversAlbum: Clevers Jam: “Hazel &…


Connected through music

Sacramento hip-hop scene honors dear friend through music and art Local rapper Paul Flames is torn up as he flips through photos on his phone….


Streetalk

Asked at Sunday Farmer’s Market at 8th and X streets: Which musical act would you like to see come to Sacramento? “Well obviously Billie Eilish…


Switching up the beat

Zach Van Dyck shoots for pop stardom There’s a certain infectious, “on-repeat” quality to Zach Van Dyck’s latest single, “Give It All.” It’s a pop…