<em>Talker</em> by Margot James

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 […]
<em>Benzene</em> by French Cassettes

Benzene by French Cassettes

If you wanna know how long French Cassettes have been around, lemme give you an idea: I remember listening to […]
<em>Pop and Circumstance</em> by Lunchbox

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 […]
“Around Around Around” by chokecherry

“Around Around Around” by chokecherry

Heavy, spiraling, entrancing—and utterly satisfying. New this year, SF band chokecherry has only released two songs, but they're both outstanding. […]
<em>In the Fade</em> by Tony Molina

In the Fade by Tony Molina

A veteran of the Bay Area punk and hardcore scene, Tony Molina's latest record In the Fade explores his gentler, […]