Sep 24, 2012

Scene+Heard: THE DARKROOM shines on ...

Scene+Heard: THE DARKROOM shines on debut

THE DARKROOM should gain fans outside of their Kona hometown with the release of a new, self-titled EP.

Sep 17, 2012

Scene+Heard: Helm releases ‘Banyan T...

Scene+Heard: Helm releases ‘Banyan Tree’

Local singer/songwriter Johnny Helm talks about his latest release.

Sep 10, 2012

Scene+Heard: The Whatever Undergroun...

Scene+Heard: The Whatever Underground surfaces

The Whatever Underground is focused on making a difference in Hawaii’s thriving indie music scene.

Sep 3, 2012

Scene+Heard: The tables get turned

Scene+Heard: The tables get turned

Instead of asking questions, Pulse blogger Sabrina Velazquez answers a few before her Hawaii Theatre gig this weekend.

Aug 27, 2012

Scene+Heard: The Jump Offs return to...

Scene+Heard: The Jump Offs return to Nextdoor

This month’s “Top 4″ lineup is my favorite yet — Clones of the Queen, Monarx, ALT/AIR and The Jump Offs.

Aug 20, 2012

Scene+Heard: Songwriters unite!

Scene+Heard: Songwriters unite!

The Nashville Songwriters Association International helps all songwriters — even those based in Hawaii.

Aug 13, 2012

Scene+Heard: Clones of the Queen get...

Scene+Heard: Clones of the Queen get ‘Braided’

The entire 7-track EP by the local indie band is more than worthy of listening to back-to-back.

Aug 6, 2012

Scene+Heard: ‘Fab Four’ elevate loca...

Scene+Heard: ‘Fab Four’ elevate local music

Shawn Livingston Moseley, Brandon Apeles, Michael Cooper Knapp and Kevin Jones help keep Hawaii’s music industry moving.

Jul 30, 2012

Scene+Heard: Taking that first step

Scene+Heard: Taking that first step

Participating in an open mic night can be a scary experience, but it’s all part of learning to be a better musician.

Jul 2, 2012

Scene+Heard: Inside the ‘Soul’ of Sh...

Scene+Heard: Inside the ‘Soul’ of Shawn Moseley

Shawn Livingston Moseley continues to put his efforts toward cultivating up-and-coming artists.

Jun 25, 2012

Scene+Heard: The sweet sounds of Can...

Scene+Heard: The sweet sounds of Candy Diaz

Not only is Candy Diaz musically talented, but she’s also a really nice person who loves all things creative.

Jun 18, 2012

Scene+Heard: Something for everyone

Scene+Heard: Something for everyone

There are all kinds of things going on this week on Oahu that I am looking forward to.

Jun 11, 2012

Scene+Heard: Chin goes for ‘Broke’ w...

Scene+Heard: Chin goes for ‘Broke’ with new band

Guitarist Neal Chin has the gift of being a musical chameleon and continues on that path with Broke Aesthetic.

Jun 4, 2012

Scene+Heard: Shimabuku fosters ‘Risi...

Scene+Heard: Shimabuku fosters ‘Rising Melody’ in youth

After three years of showcasing adult talent, Bret Shimabuku’s “Rising Melody” open mic now focuses on teen performers.

May 23, 2012

Scene+Heard: Gnarwhal goes for ‘Gold...

Scene+Heard: Gnarwhal goes for ‘Gold’

Many tend to wear a good thing out, but Gnarwhal is ending their musical journey at an all-time high.

May 14, 2012

Scene+Heard: Going bonkers over a ba...

Scene+Heard: Going bonkers over a banjo

I am a sucker for the sound of a banjo.

May 7, 2012

Scene+Heard: Navid Najafi talks hip-...

Scene+Heard: Navid Najafi talks hip-hop

Born in Iran and raised in New York, hip-hop artist Navid Najafi now calls Hawaii home.

Apr 29, 2012

Scene+Heard: The musical life of Kev...

Scene+Heard: The musical life of Kevin Jones

To describe Kevin Jones as a busy guy is probably an understatement.

Apr 23, 2012

Scene+Heard: Talking music with Toni...

Scene+Heard: Talking music with Toni Wong

More often then not, some of the most interesting people are those closest to you.

Apr 16, 2012

Scene+Heard: Exciting times for loca...

Scene+Heard: Exciting times for local music

I thought that instead of narrowing it down to one topic this week, I would share a few things going on at the moment.