“Living in the Bay Area is a very happy thing.” Interview with Fei of Howan
Asian indie pop rock band Howan draws inspiration from a diverse mix of rhythmic funk, Midwest emo, and math rock. […]
“Having a view of the Ocean Beach horizon from my home studio is an endless inspiration.” Interview with Nico of Peña
New Jersey-raised Nico Valenzuela has established himself and his band Peña as core to the current SF music community with […]
“My big hope is that San Francisco becomes more affordable for, well, everybody.” Interview with Ellie Stokes of Grooblen
Since early days hitting up the Honey Hive and raiding the Ortega branch library for graphic novels, Ellie Stokes has […]
Swan Lake by Cindy
“People have told me that they can’t quite identify my influences. Me neither. The foundational layers of music of the […]
The Boy Who Ran the Paisley Hotel by Chime School
“Why shouldn’t everything sparkle?” Chime School’s The Boy Who Ran The Paisley Hotel begs this question. The sophomore full-length from […]
One True Light by Silverware
"I don't think there's such a thing as going back to where we were." Silverware, the project by SF artist, […]
Talker by Margot James
"What is freedom if you're not leaving your family in tears?" Seemingly out of nowhere, Oakland singer-songwriter Margot James emerges […]
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[PREMIERE] “Garbage Town” by Secret Secret
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HigLc67jlrs While 90s-inspired fashion might be what most people are rocking these days, spandex is always a Look. SF quartet […]
I Can’t Have It All by Yea-Ming and the Rumours
I Can’t Have It All cements Yea-Ming and The Rumours as one of Oakland’s most cherished songwriters. With 60s pop-rock […]
New Town Dream by Neutrals
Oakland-based Neutrals’ sophomore full-length New Town Dream contrasts jangly guitar and memorable melodic hooks with bleak mid-century UK imagery for […]