While it hasn’t been long since AWOLNATION released its last album, a lot has changed for Aaron Bruno and his revolving supporting cast leading up to Angel Miners and Lightning Riders. It’s been a while since the days of breakout alt-rock hit “Sail,” but Bruno has shown no signs of…

Twenty One Pilots perform on the Bandito Tour at Oracle Arena in Oakland on Nov. 11, 2018. Photos: Steve Carlson. OAKLAND — One of the most anticipated concerts of the year arrived in the Bay Area Sunday night as Twenty One Pilots‘ Bandito Tour came to Oracle Arena. Fans…

Under the Influence of Giants. The members of Los Angeles’ Under the Influence of Giants aren’t afraid to name the artists they are borrowing from. And for this disco-funk-pop-R&B ensemble, the list varies from the Bee Gees, Prince, Michael Jackson, Kool & the Gang, Earth, Wind and Fire, the Beatles…