GalleryGet to Know: Kid Trails
Oakland's Kid Trails is the brainchild of Oakland's Patrick Jeffords, who writes and performs all instruments for Kid Trails, with the exception of drums, which are handled by Andy [...]
GalleryLee Bob Watson is back
Hey, remember Lee Bob Watson? If not, what the hell is wrong with you? If you do remember, you've probably been wondering why you haven't heard from him, and [...]
GalleryCelebrate Hiero Day September 1 in Oakland
Returning for its third installment, Hiero Day is this Monday, September 1. Celebrating not only the legendary Hieroglyphics Crew, but also Oakland's hip-hop culture, with over 30 artists scheduled [...]
GalleryPlaylist: Get a musical history lesson from Adam Widener
San Francisco's Adam Widener has released some excellent rock and roll over the last few years, most recently his LP Vesuvio Nights. Later next month Widner will tour the [...]
GalleryVideo Premiere: Eric + Erica – “Side Pony”
Photo: Rivkah Beth Medow
Although dreamy pop duo Eric + Erica have left the Bay Area for the lower rents and hotter summers of North Carolina, they remain strongly connected [...]
GalleryPlaylist: ‘Hard Hits for Weak People’ from Pat Clos of Cocktails
Photo: Jenn Dorn Heard
Cocktails' Adult Life is one of my favorite releases of the year, and in my recent interview with frontman Patrick Clos, he mentioned some interesting [...]
GalleryGet to Know: Talkies
Photo: Jeff Harland
Talkies are a brand-spankin' new four-piece that will take you back to the glamorous days of slick guitar-driven power pop. Frontman Ray Seraphin (whom you may know [...]
GalleryGet to Know: A Carnival of Hours
A Carnival of Hours is a fairly new band out of Oakland with formed by three guys who are no stranger to the local scene – the band is [...]
GalleryWe Became Owls release ‘there are other animals at the zoo’
Photo: Don Albonico
Last month, Oakland Americana outfit We Became Owls released their second EP, there are other animals at the zoo. While their debut self-titled EP was an [...]
GalleryGet to Know: Shaggy Sample
Oakland's Shaggy Sample, fronted by David Jaberi and his Wurlitzer, just released their debut album of throwback pop entitled My Other Car Is. Shaggy Samples' members previously played with [...]
GalleryAstronauts, etc. shares “Fuss”, announces EP
After spending time playing keys in Toro y Moi's touring band, Berkeley's multi-talented Anthony Ferraro has shared a new track as Astronauts, etc., "Fuss". "Fuss" will appear on Astronauts, [...]
GalleryGet to know: The Vale
The Vale, the duo of Marissa Deitz and Chace Wall, recently moved to Oakland from Chicago to study music composition at Mills. Not only is it wonderful to hear [...]
