Asthmatic Kitty's Library Catalog Music Series features a variety of artists creating unique instrumental recordings - "for possible use in films and television, background sounds for home or office, [...]
Mission-based label Porto Franco Records, a label specializing in the Bay Area's eclectic music scene, is offering up a free sampler for 2011 (the 2010 sampler is available as [...]
Nick Waterhouse - Some Place by Nick Waterhouse
Nick Waterhouse is a musician whose name has been attached to a number of excellent [...]
When string metal trio Judgement Day reached their Kickstarter goal for "An Epic Acoustic Metal Record," they originally intended to provide a 15-track compilation of rarities to the fans [...]
It is always uplifting to receive news of veteran performers finding opportunities to release recordings. The first release from Carletta Sue Kay comes out tomorrow: the "Pas Le Meme" [...]
Does a phenomenal roster of compilation contributors warrant donating to a cause? If so, here's your opportunity. Resume is a tri-volume, internationally curated compilation released to benefit victims of [...]
Through a mix of great records, top notch live shows, and a community-supporting DIY spirit, Thee Oh Sees have become one of San Francisco's most vital bands today. [...]
Constellating by James & Evander
Oakland's James & Evander recently released this EP, which finds the guys incorporating vocals into their analog synth pop. I dig the humanizing effect [...]
You Are Plural may currently reside in Seattle, but the Bay Area roots of Jen Grady (playing solo all over, as well as with Emily Jane White, Adam Haworth [...]
If today finds you searching for something jovial and upbeat, this new song from the Art Museums fits the bill - "Dancing with a Hole in Your Heart" is [...]
LIVE! by The Blank Tapes
For a taste of The Blank Tapes' live show before Friday night at the Great American (8pm, $13), check out the recently released LIVE!, which [...]
Editor's Note: We recently spoke with The Heavenly States' singer/multi-instrumentalist Genevieve Gagon, who offered thoughts on the current conflict in Libya (in 2005, the band was the first to [...]
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