“I channel the flower power tender resistance of the 60s and 70s.” Interview with Mae Powell
Singer-songwriter Mae Powell has been spreading peace, magick, and radical self-love across the Bay Area since 2016. With a gorgeous, […]
“I didn’t have to explain my African sound.” Interview with Piwai
Piwai blends traditional rhythms from her native Zimbabwe with contemporary soul, jazz, and R&B to craft a sound unique here […]
“I’m really hoping that the Bay rediscovers the Funk.” Interview with Kevin O’Dea of The Grease Traps
The Grease Traps are an eight-piece funk and soul group based in Oakland. Made up of rare funk 45 record […]
PLAYLIST: In the Crate – March 2025
The third edition of “In the Crate”, a monthly playlist featuring our favorite (mostly new) songs by Bay Area artists. […]
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“Bonecollector” by Slake [PREMIERE]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCNoegEk44A "Were you looking for me this whole time or did Isend for you?" Today we're premiering the music video […]
PLAYLIST: In the Crate – February 2025
Listen to the latest edition of “In the Crate”, a monthly playlist featuring (mostly) new songs by Bay Area artists […]
Less cover bands, more original music: Interview with Jacob Aranda
The son of a Mexican father, the child of a Midwestern upbringing, and a longtime contributor to the local music […]
“The Bay is like a mirror.” Interview with Ryan LoPilato of Credit Electric
Credit Electric is a band whose name gives due credit to the electricity flowing through all living beings. We've been […]
“I can’t imagine being anywhere else!” Interview with Sadie Alan
Sadie Alan is an SF-based singer-songwriter whose sound blends folk and country-influenced melodies with intimate lyrics to convey her inner […]
Weather, weed, wokeness, and rent control: Interview with Naked Roommate
One of our favorite albums of 2024, Pass the Loofah is Naked Roommate’s follow-up to their pandemic-era album Do the […]