Mucho Mistrust by Fake Fruit Listening to Fake Fruit’s Mucho Mistrust feels like having the answers. Like even if you are still figuring things out, […] 2024-10-04
This Land by Lara Downes What is American music? A classical piano album is predisposed to inspire contemplation, but the perspective that Lara Downes brings […] 2024-09-15
The Boy Who Ran the Paisley Hotel by Chime School “Why shouldn’t everything sparkle?” Chime School’s The Boy Who Ran The Paisley Hotel begs this question. The sophomore full-length from […] 2024-09-01
Sun Glories by Chuck Johnson Oakland-based Chuck Johnson’s Sun Glories shepherds you on a deep listening journey. Out now via Western Vinyl, the new album […] 2024-08-20
Everything Must Change by Mild Universe Mild Universe wants you to feel good. That’s as evident in their live shows as it is in this record—ten […] 2024-08-04
Forever After by Christina’s Trip Bay Area distortion rockers Christina’s Trip add to the illustrious discography of Cherub Dream Records with their debut LP Forever […] 2024-07-25
I Can’t Have It All by Yea-Ming and the Rumours I Can’t Have It All cements Yea-Ming and The Rumours as one of Oakland’s most cherished songwriters. With 60s pop-rock […] 2024-06-17
New Town Dream by Neutrals Oakland-based Neutrals’ sophomore full-length New Town Dream contrasts jangly guitar and memorable melodic hooks with bleak mid-century UK imagery for […] 2024-06-11
Pop and Circumstance by Lunchbox Oakland-based Lunchbox are masters of the craft of infectious song-making. Pop and Circumstance showcases nearly 30 years of honing a […] 2024-05-15