strange case Archives

Jakobs Castle, the solo project of Jakob Nowell, recently embarked on their first-ever tour of Japan, opening for Long Beach Dub Allstars. With stops in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya, fans … Read More

Special Features

ONES TO WATCH: Jesse James Pariah

December 14, 2024January 27, 2025 - by Allie Adams

Jesse James Pariah is a name that might ring a bell for those immersed in Hawaii’s surf culture. While his reputation floats between the surf and music communities, Jesse’s upcoming … Read More

Reviews & Recaps

‘LOCALS ONLY’ DIARY: Jakob Nowell’s Sold Out DIY

August 27, 2024February 20, 2025 - by Allie Adams

It’s a sunny Tuesday in Southern California. The air is thick and warm, and aside from the incessant hum of the 5 freeway, it’s quiet. I see folks commuting to … Read More

New Releases / The Latest

Ventura Surf-Rock Outfit Strange Case Release Video for “Rather Die”

January 20, 2023March 19, 2025 - by James Wright

Ventura County based Strange Case continue to ride the wave of new Alternative/Indie rock bands rising out of Southern California. Strange Case has released a brand new video for “Rather …

Strange Case Guitarist Zane Vandevort Talks Juggling His Own Band and Working With Everybody from Jakob Nowell to Sitting With Stacey and Hip-Hop Legends

August 24, 2022January 27, 2025 - by Adoo

Photo by @GOODTIMERICKSTUDIOS As Strange Case get set to release “Quarter Life Crisis” this week, Guitarist and songwriter Zane Vandevort gives us some insight on the band and working with …

Tag: strange case

Jakobs Castle Takes Japan: Exclusive Tour Diary By Zane Vandevort

ONES TO WATCH: Jesse James Pariah

‘LOCALS ONLY’ DIARY: Jakob Nowell’s Sold Out DIY

Ventura Surf-Rock Outfit Strange Case Release Video for “Rather Die”

Strange Case Guitarist Zane Vandevort Talks Juggling His Own Band and Working With Everybody from Jakob Nowell to Sitting With Stacey and Hip-Hop Legends