This Is a Compilation, Vol. 1 by Various Artists
"I honestly couldn’t believe how many great bands I was meeting with killer songs." — Kevin O'Connell of Oakland garage […]
Echoes on the Shore by Skyminds
“He strove to make KALX more inclusive. He strove to give us a more global sound, and he wrote the […]
Artificial Melodies by Candy Whips
“I’d been reading about the history of electronic music. In the early days, there was backlash against using synthesizers to […]
“If you’re starting out as a younger band, take yourself seriously.” Interview with Sour Widows
Revival of a Friend, the 2024 debut by Sour Widows, is a moody alt rock hinterland, an extravagant grunge palace […]
“Without the community side of my work, DJing would probably be incredibly boring for me.” Interview with Charles Hawthorne
Charles Hawthorne is an Oakland-based Black queer DJ. Hot track selection and divinatory crowd reading have made them a force […]
Knife is But a Dream by Tony Jay
"It destroys me every day" Truly a "Treasury of Reveries," as one song here is aptly titled, Knife Is But […]
Dream Tool by Space Ghost
"I started Peace World to retain control of my creative work, open a pathway to dedicating myself full time to […]
Teardrop Star by Briana Marela
"I am Teardrop Star, a girl who fell from a star. I cry almost every day of my life. I […]
Mucho Mistrust by Fake Fruit
Listening to Fake Fruit’s Mucho Mistrust feels like having the answers. Like even if you are still figuring things out, […]
Esotérica Tropical by Esotérica Tropical
Esotérica Tropical, the Latin alternative project of singer-songwriter María José Montijo, debuted this month with a self-titled album described as […]