“Music became part of my everyday life. Stopping was never an option.” Interview with Raúl Vargas of Makrú
Based in San Francisco, Makrú makes music that reflects the group's origins from around the world, blending rumba flamenca, ska, […]
“The Bay Area has never lacked for talented, creative folks and vibrant music and art.” Interview with Allan McNaughton of Neutrals
Photo by Mark Murrmann Neutrals skillfully applies jangly guitar, memorable melodies, and nostalgic witticisms for a signature post-punk indie pop […]
“I don’t really do songs by design. It’s more like they occur.” Interview with Tim Eschliman of Back pOrchEstra
Born out of the pandemic and decades of musical influences from Ohio to San Francisco and beyond, Back pOrchEstra plays […]
Doin’ Fine by Josiah Flores
"You took to the bottleAnd I took to JesusFunny how we both ended up in pieces" On Doin' Fine, his […]
“Everyone wants to be a part of the Bay.” Interview with Tyla Jones of Total Accord
From Absolutely Kosher to the Chapel to El Rio, Tyla Jones has been an integral force in Bay Area music. […]
“I want to make a fitness dance video.” Interview with Anna Hillburg
Anna Hillburg is a classically-trained trumpeter and wildly creative singer-songwriter who has contributed to acts such as Shannon and The […]
“Experiencing things that are unfamiliar is always a healthy practice.” Interview with Mild Universe
Mild Universe is a SF-based indie dance collective fusing 90s house influence with disco, soul, and post-punk into an eclectic […]
See It All by Lizzy Dutton
“I like being a woman who is in charge.” Lizzy Dutton returns with See It All, a warm orchestral folk […]
“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, […]
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 […]