Un-Covered Vol. 5; Nigeria, Jamaica & Beyond by Jazz Mafia
"As we touch down in America, we find ourselves immersed in a rich musical tapestry that has evolved over centuries […]
You Win We Lose by the Losers
Blistering, sweaty, raw. What more do you need from hardcore punk? You Win We Lose is the pissed off debut […]
Embarrassing Times by Tony Molina
Even the indie rock kids deserve anniversary editions. Following the reissue of Ovens’ self-titled EP on double white vinyl, Tony […]
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, […]
Devastating! Forces of Nature! by Brycon and iLL Sugi
"The connection between the San Francisco Bay Area and Japan’s hip-hop communities has been an intriguing subplot in the world […]
“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. […]
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 […]
Deified by the National Brass Ensemble
Is there anything quite as cliche as putting a foggy Golden Gate Bridge on the cover of your album? Well, […]
“untitled_8” by Almost Barely
Glitchy twittery crickets give way to looped jazz piano, delicate sweeps of synths, and a marching beat on "untitled_8", a […]
The Anxiety of Symmetry by Bill Orcutt
Bill Orcutt is a mysterious artist—our previous review hailed him as an “experimental guitar wizard”—so suffice to say his performance […]