An unscientific guide to the tracks that evoke the Golden State. By Soumya Karlamangla Katy Perry and Snoop Dogg performed “California Gurls” at the 2010 MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles.Credit...Mario ...

Our playlist dedicated to the Golden State continues to grow. By Soumya Karlamangla For several months now, we’ve been regularly adding songs to our California playlist, and the eclectic collection ...

Whether you're a California native, a transplant, or simply dream of living there, the world of music offers no shortage of tunes written in tribute to the Golden State. These songs span a wide range ...

Californians seem to love the ballot initiative process. But it can get a little cumbersome. There are 13 state propositions on Tuesday's ballot. And keeping them straight can be a chore, even for the ...

The Democratic National Convention ceremonial roll call set celebrated both national and state pride through music. As Democrat delegates announced their votes for Vice President Kamala Harris, record ...

In April, the California Songs series featured Grammy-winning songwriter Dave Alvin, who talks about the man behind his song, "Everett Ruess." Born in Los Angeles in 1914, Ruess was an artist, poet ...

California native Shannon Koehler plays with the Bay Area band The Stone Foxes. He tells us what inspired him to write about San Francisco's homeless population in their song, "Goodnight Moon." It's ...

Los Angeles outfit Dirty Honey have released a new song, “California Dreamin’,” from their upcoming self-titled debut album, out April 23rd. The song is a big riff rocker that finds singer Marc ...

You can watch the new video below. Earlier this year, guitarist Dave Rude told UCR that Tesla weren't sure if they wanted to make another album after 2014’s Simplicity, but Collen persuaded them. “We ...