STINGER SOUND SESSIONS: Grooblen stokes musical curiosities and lyrical intrigue

Cabaret rock and dream-psyche of the San-Franciscan variety

Cristian Gonzalez • January 26, 2024

Cristian Gonzalez, Jonathan Santiago, and Hugo Quintanilla

San Francisco’s Grooblen fills the room with sounds of cabaret, psychedelic rock and punk in the latest episode of Stinger Sound Sessions.

Ellie Stokes (guitar/keys/vocals), Sean Aaron (drums), Alejandro Lara-Agraz (bass), Spencer Lay (guitar) and Eva Gogas (backing vocals) dive deep into a genre-bending-and-melding set of tunes sure to please even the most eclectic of tastes.

Get a sneak peak of unreleased songs “Egg Freeze” and “Reversed Sky” after enjoying some of the bands’ staples like the punk-infused “Gastropod” or the lush keys of “Escher Girl” and “Twiggy Molts.”

Fans can follow Grooblen on Instagram at @ellieisgrooblen or on YouTube here. Be sure to check in for upcoming shows and new releases.

Videography: Cristian Gonzalez, Jacob Garcia Rodriguez, Hugo Quintanilla and Jonathan Guzman

Audio Engineering: Cristian Gonzalez

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About the Contributors

Cristian Gonzalez, Multimedia Editor

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Cristian Gonzalez is the multimedia editor for The State Hornet. He is a political science and journalism major and has collected AAs in hospitality management, math, and physical sciences on his way to Sac State. He is interested in incorporating his love for local music, art and food into his work.

Jonathan Santiago, Multimedia Editor

(he/him) Jonathan Santiago is in his third semester at The State Hornet, returning as the multimedia editor. He is an economics major and hopes to work as a financial analyst. During his free time, he spends time with his friends and loved ones.

Hugo Quintanilla, Social Media Staffer

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Hugo Quintanilla moved from Los Angeles to Sacramento in the summer of 2021. He joined the State Hornet in spring 2022, and now does Social Media for the State Hornet.