Checkpoint by Shy’an G
“Don’t worry about me, I’ll figure it out from here.” Oakland MC, producer, and poet Shy’an G released Checkpoint, a […]
Private Paradise by Space Ghost
“An ode to time spent at Sea Ranch on the Northern California coast to refresh their spirit and regain optimism […]
2 P’z in a Pod by Jay Worthy and Larry June
At a random show in Oakland last night, a girl from Portland told me that she really wanted to be […]
Past Life Regression by Papercuts
“Crafted shortly after Jason's relocation back to the San Francisco Bay Area after several years in LA, the new album […]
No Peace in the Valley by Katsy Pline
“A heartworn score for an era of total ecological destruction and riotous uprisings.” This week’s gem of a punny artist […]
Having Everything by Community Theater
“Ready to smash the rave, school dance, cookout, quinceañera, family reunion, auto show, or your lil cousin's birthday party.” As […]
Family Business by Jazz Mafia
“Like a family, all the artists might tread different (and often parallel) musical paths, but we're still part of a […]
Parallel by Parallel
“Writing these songs was one of the things that helped me stay grounded in such strange times.” Oakland four-piece Parallel […]
Drum & Bass Elements 01 by DJ Sage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1VranYT4cQ The last piece of evidence I needed that drum & bass had staged an epic comeback? One of the […]
Space Blanket by Electric Vibe
Even a 1,000-pound cow could feel weightless in the tractor beam of these spaced out garage rockers. Space Blanket is […]