<em>Strawberry Blonde</em> by In Life

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 […]
<em>Sandhills</em> by Toro y Moi

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 […]
“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>Move On</em> by the 1981

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 […]
<em>Spiral Dub</em> by Spiral Dub

Spiral Dub by Spiral Dub

"At once a necessary antidote and stark affirmation of San Francisco’s current DIY Rock’N’Roll landscape, a scene where despite all […]
<em>Voice 2 Skull</em> by Body Double

Voice 2 Skull by Body Double

"Everyone is feeding on my energyIt could happen to youBecause it happened to meVoice 2 Skull" Candace Lazarou's glammy goth […]
<em>No Jack Swing</em> by Brontez Purnell

No Jack Swing by Brontez Purnell

"Ghosting is a clear form of communication." As eclectically inspired as new jack swing—the late 80s hip hop-dance pop-R&B fusion […]