California has been inspiring musicians for decades. Some songs portray it as a paradise, filled with beaches, sunshine, and endless coastline. Others focus on Hollywood, heartbreak, or the ...

Get into the sunny, beachy Christmas spirit. By Soumya Karlamangla Members of the Burlesque Band of San Francisco performed at Union Square this month.Credit...Yalonda M. James/San Francisco Chronicle ...

These five soft rock songs teleport the listener to a sunny California hillside somewhere, barefoot, soaking in the salty ...

Our reader-built playlist continues to grow. By Soumya Karlamangla Imagine you’re planning a road trip along the length of the California coast, from Imperial Beach to Crescent City. You’re all packed ...

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 ...

California Songs: Alejandro Escovedo's "Sacramento & Polk"Our California Songs series continues with one of the pioneers of San Francisco's punk scene. Alejandro Escovedo's song "Sacramento & Polk" is ...

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 ...

As the Eagles’ Long Goodbye Tour nears its final destination, “Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975)” remains the biggest-selling greatest-hits collection in the history of rock ‘n’ roll with the title ...

One of the most famous classic rock songs of the 1960s is The Beach Boys’ “California Girls.” The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson revealed how country songs inspired “California Girls.” In addition, he ...