“Around Around Around” by chokecherry

“Around Around Around” by chokecherry

Heavy, spiraling, entrancing—and utterly satisfying. New this year, SF band chokecherry has only released two songs, but they're both outstanding. […]
<em>Move On</em> by the 1981

Move On by the 1981

What's steady rocking, modestly melodious, and perfectly representative of an Oakland indie rock record? It must be the latest release […]
“The Bay” by E-40 ft. Turf Talk

“The Bay” by E-40 ft. Turf Talk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HW1Xxbalqh4 "The inside of my house look like the ExploratoriumThese suckas Capwell like EmporiumIf you don't know what that is, […]
<em>Spiral Dub</em> by Spiral Dub

Spiral Dub by Spiral Dub

"At once a necessary antidote and stark affirmation of San Francisco’s current DIY Rock’N’Roll landscape, a scene where despite all […]
<em>PIPE</em> by Tugboyz

PIPE by Tugboyz

Glitched out nu metal deep in the feelings, PIPE is the latest alt-rave concoction by Oakland trio Tugboyz (made up […]
“untitled_8” by Almost Barely

“untitled_8” by Almost Barely

Glitchy twittery crickets give way to looped jazz piano, delicate sweeps of synths, and a marching beat on "untitled_8", a […]
<em>The Game II</em> by DÆMON

The Game II by DÆMON

"Woke up one day start rapping, it's not that easy." A little over two years after The Game, Oakland rapper […]