Derek’s Best of The Bay: 2020
Photo by Eric Molyneaux
With the pandemic putting the kibosh on live music, there's unquestionably been a collective sadness within our hearts. That old world — where one could wander [...]
GalleryMixtape: The Lush Sounds of Bay Area Dream Pop
Download: Mixtape: The Lush Sounds of Bay Area Dream Pop (Podcast #434)
This episode first ran on KQED.org.
Whether they call themselves post-punk, psych or indie pop, a wide array of [...]
GalleryGet your hands on Mare Island’s first EP
Oakland, birthplace of countless incredible bands, has spawned yet another group of stellar musicians wielding a formidable sound. Mare Island is made up of Josh Staples of the Velvet [...]
GalleryPremiere: Mare Island, “Anon”
This afternoon, we'd like to present to you your daily dose of beautiful (because lord knows we need it this week): Oakland's Mare Island.
Including members from local legends past [...]
