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 […]
Pop and Circumstance by Lunchbox
Oakland-based Lunchbox are masters of the craft of infectious song-making. Pop and Circumstance showcases nearly 30 years of honing a […]
Magic Fig by Magic Fig
“We want the music to convey a feeling of both childlike wonder and of death, myth and the unknown.” Muzzy […]
Hot Pressed by Mahawam
"Hot Pressed isn't a concept record, but the songs are collectively about choice and getting out of your own way." […]
Unwishing Well by The Reds, Pinks & Purples
"Are you the public art no one wanted?Standing in the park undauntedWouldn't change your lifeWouldn't change your styleFor anyone that […]
Fool’s Mate by R.E. Seraphin
“After playing in scrappy garage rock bands for over a decade, I’m drawn to more refined musicianship.” R.E. Seraphin The […]
Torrey by Torrey
“During the dry years, the people forgot about the rich years, and when the wet years returned, they lost all […]
Fairweather Friend by The Umbrellas
"Cuz we're all just getting olderAnd the city feels so smallWatch your dreams become an echo down the hall" All […]
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 […]