JUMBO by Juicebumps
How could Devo sound more unhinged? Have them reborn in roaring 20s Oakland and ask them to record an only-so-slightly-subtly […]
Stratosphere (25th Anniversary Edition) by Duster
“Best listened to from inside the womb.” Or while taking off in an airplane. Or while watching 2001: A Space […]
Perfect Worlds by Tony Jay
I'm from Daly City. Whatever the vibe of Daly City is, that's me. So when I hear a new song […]
One Place Left by Funeral Cake
How long does it take to release a super cute power pop EP? In at least this case, over a […]
Strawberry Blonde by In Life
"If this is deliverance then throw me in the Bay." Announced with staccato punkish pounded drums and ascending electric guitar […]
Sandhills by Toro y Moi
"Had a revelation about where I want to beI was drained of patience and my energyJust to found out I […]
Self Awareness Through Macrame by Sonny & the Sunsets
“My parents were living in Bolinos when i was born. this was the early 70’s. there was alot of weaving, […]
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[VIDEO PREMIERE] “Love Lost” by The Breathing Room
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3QjKe8k4e0 "A lot of our friends are in such amazing local bands that we feel very lucky to be able […]
“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. […]
Move On by the 1981
What's steady rocking, modestly melodious, and perfectly representative of an Oakland indie rock record? It must be the latest release […]