GalleryThe Pleasure Routine release psychedelic single “Walk the Dog (Backwards)”
The Pleasure Routine's pleasingly full sound isn't accidental: It's made by a band of six people. Based in Oakland, the sextet has rocked its way through the Bay with [...]
GalleryBronze to be next subject in ‘Live in San Francisco’ record series
Castle Face Records has brought us a handful of great live, local records from the likes of Fuzz and White Fence in the form of their album series Live [...]
GalleryNoise Pop: Cave Singers at the Chapel
Cave Singers (photo: Ian Young)
Dead car. Forced converse regarding new lazy foodie apps. Ambulance called for a biker's wheel caught in the trolley tracks. Lyft driver proclaiming Ed Lee's money-sucking toad-nature and [...]
Gallery‘Live From the Banana Stand’ video premiere: Social Studies, “Territories” (Part 1 of 4)
We are very excited to announce a fun series that we're working on with Portland's Banana Stand Media. BSM is a live music outfit that hosts and records live [...]
GalleryPremiere: Toner, “Peasant Dreams”
Oakland band Toner, which began as a solo recording of project of Samuelito Cruz, has had a brief, yet prolific existence, with an EP and LP already under their [...]
GalleryPremiere: The Tet Holiday takes a humorous jab at tech culture with “Statues” video
"Look, our social media presence is garbage; we need to start being more relateable, and we need to start engaging with influencers," says a tech bro caricature as a [...]
GalleryMeernaa – “10/9”
One of Oakland's newest dreamy pop outfits, Meernaa, has just shared a new track, "10/9" ahead of a pair of February shows. As we learned on their debut, Meernaa's [...]
GalleryInto The Pit: Tvsk
Into the Pit is a new series dedicated to showcasing the Bay Area metal scene in its many forms, spanning artists, genres, venues, and locations. This week features stoner [...]
GalleryPorches, Alex G, Your Friend tour stops for sold out show at Rickshaw
With a few exceptions, Domino Record Co. has had a particularly strong run this past year. From last year's Beach Music, to January's Gumption and this month's Pool, the [...]
GalleryLet It Bleed: Sea Witch to bring rock and roll tampon drive to the Bay
I was lucky to be able to chat with Lauren Espina of the collective Our House last year, and she mentioned that apart from working with Our House, she and [...]
GalleryBurnt Palms release new LP ‘Back On My Wall’, video for “Last Time”
Seaside, California-based quartet Burnt Palms have released their third studio album. Back On My Wall is out now on We Were Never Being Boring. The Limited Edition 12-inch black [...]
GalleryGet To Know: Odd Hope
Odd Hope, which began as a home recording project of Oakland's Tim Tinderholt, just released their debut vinyl single on Fruits and Flowers Records that is an incredible first [...]
