Professional Void by Astronauts, etc.
"The internet eats the world as its denizens crave the real." With a skin of shoegaze, and deep malaise churning […]
desperate flower by Welcome Strawberry
“scent is the most underrated artform — so much of it is entangled with emotion, mood and memory.” Desperate Flower, […]
Kiss from the Balcony by Madeline Kenney
Once asked to list her influences during an interview with Paste Magazine, Madeline Kenney responded simply: “ladies doing weird stuff.” […]
Grey Causeway by Grey Causeway
Released at the start of the summer, the self-titled debut album by Grey Causeway merges the lyrical simplicity and catchy […]
PLAYLIST: In the Crate – June 2025
The sixth edition of “In the Crate”, a monthly playlist featuring our favorite (mostly new) songs by Bay Area artists. […]
PLAYLIST: In the Crate – May 2025
The fifth edition of “In the Crate”, a monthly playlist featuring our favorite (mostly new) songs by Bay Area artists. […]
The Four Louies by Bill Orcutt
The Four Louies is a mind-boggling piece of maximalist minimalism by Bill Orcutt, mashing together the droning Four Organs by […]
“We all really liked Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream.” Interview with Tyler Bolton of Mint
Mint is originally from southern California and, most recently, inspired by what they call the "darker hues" of Interpol, Joy […]
“Never taking my eyes off my opponent, which is fear itself.” Interview with AroMa
AroMa is a creative genius. They put everything into their performances, seeing the real human significance of emotional self-expression through […]
Mayya thinks you should listen to any album by Soviet-era rock group Kino
Born in Russia and raised in the Tenderloin, Mayya aspires to create positive, melodic, energetic environments through her music. As […]