“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. […]
“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>Red Dust…</em> by San Huan

Red Dust… by San Huan

"the sounds you are hearingwere synthesized from samples of jade, bone, dust, and bronzebeing struck, crushed, and hitting the ground […]
<em>No Jack Swing</em> by Brontez Purnell

No Jack Swing by Brontez Purnell

"Ghosting is a clear form of communication." As eclectically inspired as new jack swing—the late 80s hip hop-dance pop-R&B fusion […]
<em>The Goods EP</em> by the Goods

The Goods EP by the Goods

A new crushing midtempo power pop EP from Dandy Boy Records? Sign me up. The Goods—made up of singer-songwriter Rob […]
<em>Peace Loving People</em> by Pardoner

Peace Loving People by Pardoner

In their relatively brief existence as a band, Pardoner went quickly from local fame to wider appreciation; releasing an album […]