GalleryRays premiere enchanting video for “To The Fire”
For years now, Oakland darlings Rays have produced artful rock that fascinates and provides solace to the weirdo-rock enthusiasts of the Bay. It's jangly and fun, and builds from [...]
Listen to RAYS’ new jangle-pop gem “Yesterday’s Faces”
RAYS' self-titled debut was one of 2017's highlights. The band's recently debuted "Yesterday's Faces," a wonderful two-minute slice of jangly pop, indicates that the upcoming You Can Get There [...]
GalleryMixtape: Highlights from Bay Area Music in 2017
This episode originally ran on KQED.org.
Download: Mixtape: Highlights from Bay Area Music in 2017 (Podcast #419)
With each passing day, 2017 appears increasingly determined to solidify its place as the [...]
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GalleryOakland’s RAYS bring their banner year to a close
Words by Jordan Martich
A new member, a fantastically received debut album, and a successful recent tour have made this year an important one for Oakland band RAYS, who bridge [...]
Oakland’s Rays turn it up with debut album
It's rare to find garage rock that sounds as authentic as Rays' self-titled debut. The no-care groove of this Oakland-based group delivers a jangly pop-forward collection of tracks that [...]
GalleryMixtape: Fourteen San Francisco Bay Area Artists to Watch in 2017
Download: Mixtape: Fourteen San Francisco Bay Area Artists to Watch in 2017 (Podcast #400)
This episode first aired on KQED.org.
Our first mixtape of 2017 is our annual survey of some [...]
