GallerybAd bAd – “i don’t use gel, i don’t use mousse”
bAd bAd continues to lead the mariachi surf punk scene, as evidenced by their most recent single, "i don't use gel i don't use mousse". bAd bAd frontman Christian [...]
GalleryInterview: Pissin’ in the Wind with John Murry
Photo: Amoreena Berg
A conversation with Oakland's John Murry is an adventure that takes you all over the place. He'll quickly change the subject from sports, history, fiction, politics, and [...]
GalleryUI/UX – “John Dwyer Lives in LA”
"We're not a band, we're a startup." That's how UI/UX introduces themselves on "Company Mission Statement", off their debut album Peace, Love and Gentrification. We all know the tech [...]
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 [...]
