The SoCal Sound Music Blog

Earlier in the year when I endured a battle with cancer, I needed music more than ever before.  Whenever things became overwhelming, a song would enter my heart and head and helped me find strength. I am grateful that I am now cancer-free. For those who do suffer still, whatever your circumstance, take solace in these songs. These are five songs that remind me how wonderful life can be, in good times and bad.

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Proceeds going to his favorite charity, The Midnight Mission.

Read more about 'Local Tribute / Fundraiser for Tom Petty'...

Sharon Van Etten announced that her new album Remind Me Tomorrow comes out January 18 and shared the first single "Comeback Kid".

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Watch Hozier & Mavis Staples perform “Nina Cried Power” from Windmill Lane Studios in Dublin

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Shows on sale today include Morrissey with Joan Jett & The Blackhearts at Microsoft Theater, A Very She & Him Christmas at The Wiltern and The California Honeydrops at the Teragram Ballroom.

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To celebrate the release of the new song "Guiding Light" this week, Mumford & Sons perform LIVE on the internet from their music video shoot. Find the link below.

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Acoustic instrumentation takes center stage for Mumford & Sons new song from their upcoming album Delta.

Read more about 'Mumford & Sons Are Back With A Banjo (But Not Too Much Banjo) On Guiding Light'...

Legendary guitarist Mark Knopfler announced his new album Down The Road Wherever by sharing a new song called "Good On You Son".

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