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 […] 2025-02-25
“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 […] 2025-02-24
“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 […] 2025-02-19
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 […] 2025-02-04
“I hope we all get Korean BBQ together sometime soon.” Interview with Colin Wilde of Black Thumb Black Thumb is the alt pop creation of Colin Wilde, who also has a new project called The Flying Propeller Group. […] 2025-02-03
“If you’re starting out as a younger band, take yourself seriously.” Interview with Sour Widows Revival of a Friend, the 2024 debut by Sour Widows, is a moody alt rock hinterland, an extravagant grunge palace […] 2024-11-06
“I honestly kind of like how the 2am curfew encourages us to call it a night.” Interview with Farsight Peruvian-American artist Farsight combines his affinity for the UK hardcore continuum and Latin rhythms with high-impact genres like hard groove […] 2024-11-06
“Without the community side of my work, DJing would probably be incredibly boring for me.” Interview with Charles Hawthorne Charles Hawthorne is an Oakland-based Black queer DJ. Hot track selection and divinatory crowd reading have made them a force […] 2024-11-06
“Living in the Bay Area is a very happy thing.” Interview with Fei of Howan Asian indie pop rock band Howan draws inspiration from a diverse mix of rhythmic funk, Midwest emo, and math rock. […] 2024-11-01
“Having a view of the Ocean Beach horizon from my home studio is an endless inspiration.” Interview with Nico of Peña New Jersey-raised Nico Valenzuela has established himself and his band Peña as core to the current SF music community with […] 2024-10-30