Our favorite indie albums from the Bay Area in 2023
Indie. Indie pop. Folk pop. Indie folk. Folks, clear genres are a bit hard to discern these days, but we're […]
Spike Field by Maria BC
Spike Field delicately holds Oakland artist Maria BC's deep psyche to a candle, coaxing a wordless realm. Cradled within nostalgic, […]
War Planes by Jacob Aranda
"I grew up very religious. There was a lot I loved about it, a lot that left me traumatized and […]
It’ll Be Gone for a Little While by Sawyer G.
"And is this not the purpose of creation? To wade into the depths of one's being and unearth hidden truths? […]
Self Awareness Through Macrame by Sonny & the Sunsets
“My parents were living in Bolinos when i was born. this was the early 70’s. there was alot of weaving, […]
Disappearing Coin by Stephen Steinbrink
"Culled from sessions at a variety of professional studios (The Unknown in Anacortes, Tiny Telephone in Oakland) as well as […]
Burden of Proof by Chuck Johnson
In film scores, the enveloping nature of ambient meets the experimental drama of contemporary classical. Film serves as a natural […]
“Playing whatever feels right.” Interview with Marika Christine
White Crate is proud to present WC02, a show on July 8th curated by Mae Powell - generous spirit, jazz […]
Without You by Sophia Yau-Weeks
"The project explores, in celebration and rumination, the relationships with the people and world around me, while drawing sonic inspiration […]
Soft Like an Apricot by Marika Christine
"I'm soft like an apricotMy mind is my enemyAnd I bruise easily" I just had the best birthday ever. I […]