“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 […]
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 […]
“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. […]
“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 […]
“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 […]