Desert Pavement by ISMAY
When I first heard “When I Was Younger I Cried” off of Ismay’s debut record, Songs of Sonoma Mountain, it […]
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Bleu, Vol. 2 by The Breathing Room [PREMIERE]
Not sure when it happened, but easy listening yacht rock vibes are officially back on the menu. Featuring songs sourced […]
Yesterday’s Glitter by Indianna Hale
Better late than never. Indianna Hale released Yesterday’s Glitter back in September and I finally listened to it. And then […]
Still Ruins by Still Ruins
Vibes. Atmospheric, ethereal vibes. Sonically situated somewhere around 1985-1995, the self-titled debut EP by Still Ruins transports listeners directly to […]
Color TV by Analog Dog
"telling the story of a world on the continual precipice of enormous changes & deeper awakenings. [...] our intention is […]
The Same Again: ANRM (Tiny Telephone Session) by Madeline Kenney
What if I told you Madeline Kenney’s A New Reality Mind—the obvious star of this year’s crop of Bay Area […]
Our favorite alternative rock from the Bay Area in 2023
Alternative rock. You know, like indie rock except maybe a little heavier sometimes. Here's the second round of our favorite […]
To Increase the Height by San Huan
"in the making of this record, I spent a lot of time thinking about the body–its absurdities, the way it […]
Sunbather: 10th Anniversary Remix / Remaster by Deafheaven
Deafheaven’s beloved Sunbather album has been remastered and re-released this month to celebrate its 10th (!) anniversary. This is quite […]
Spiritual Cramp by Spiritual Cramp
Starting a punk album with a dub reggae beat says a lot: Aside from simply nodding to the long-standing political […]