Evolver by Lunchbox
“Recorded in the couple's 1990s Oakland basement between stays in Berlin, tour dates in London, and dreamy sojourns up the […]
“I’m really hoping that the Bay rediscovers the Funk.” Interview with Kevin O’Dea of The Grease Traps
The Grease Traps are an eight-piece funk and soul group based in Oakland. Made up of rare funk 45 record […]
I Dream Watching by Rhymies
Synth pop lovers will surely delight in the short and sweet new EP I Dream Watching by Rhymies, out now […]
MTP by Tomu DJ
"Will you stay on top? That's the real question" Ambient techno for backyard and bedroom twerkers, MTP is the latest […]
PLAYLIST: In the Crate – March 2025
The third edition of “In the Crate”, a monthly playlist featuring our favorite (mostly new) songs by Bay Area artists. […]
One More Couple of Beers by The Ugly
“It’s like a ghost town hereWalking down Mission StreetI always drink aloneIn places we would meet” Anyone who listened to […]
The Look of Adoration by Samplelov
"So finally, my eyes gaze inwardI think I can see the light" It's 2025: All the best love albums are […]
“The Bay is like a mirror.” Interview with Ryan LoPilato of Credit Electric
Credit Electric is a band whose name gives due credit to the electricity flowing through all living beings. We've been […]
Have Good Dreams by Animal Prince
Animal Prince’s debut album Have Good Dreams is a loungey, vibey kaleidoscope of a good time. Give it a twist […]
honey from a winter stone by Ambrose Akinmusire
"In many respects this entire work is inspired by and is an homage to the work of the composer Julius […]