It is not hard to recognize when Carnaval comes through San Francisco. The two-day display of culture, color, music, and all-around revelry celebrated 37 years on May 23-24. One of the main events—The Grand Parade through the Mission District—featured elaborately costumed dancers, lively musicians, and community groups from around the Bay. Thousands of spectators lined … Continue reading
It is hard to believe, but The Swingin’ Utters has been going strong for almost 25 years now. Their first seven-inch was released in 1992. In 1995, their debut full-length album The Streets of San Francisco introduced the world outside the Bay Area to a group of angry yet tuneful young men whose street-punk sounds were honed … Continue reading
Stand-up is a deceptive art. With nothing but a comic, a microphone, and maybe a stool on stage it is very easy to assume not much work goes into it. This is because audiences are conditioned to expect production value in their entertainment from a very early age. Be it the sets and costumes of … Continue reading
Lower 48- Hot Fool – the Lower 48’s new single showcases the band’s great harmonies. ‘Hot Fool’ is a departure from the band’s usual straight up rock and roll. This softer, more folky side of the quartet will make the listener fall in love with them in a whole new way. The Lower 48 will be playing in Davis, … Continue reading
We caught up with Jared Konopitski, a local Sacramento artist, to ask about the inspiration for his art and career. Konopitski’s recent artwork has been inspired by multiple things, including: vibrant colors, strange tales, and things that live under rocks. He tends to work with a wide variety of medias like watercolor and ink, but his favorites are Play Doh … Continue reading
This month, Canadian rockers Mother Mother released their new album Very Good Bad Thing. Much like the band members themselves, each song has a distinct personality. The lead single “Monkey Tree” is a brightly feral song, urging listeners leave the rat race and run away to the jungle.“Modern Love” offers a chorus shimmering with anticipation. The simple but pervasive touches of “Reaper Man” … Continue reading
What began as an impromptu backstage duet has resulted in an incredible Elliott Smith cover album that breathes new life into the late musician’s work. In March, the album Seth Avett & Jessica Lea Mayfield Sing Elliott Smith was released after nearly three years of collaboration. In 2011, Mayfield was opening for Avett’s band, The … Continue reading
Bad Brains. Teen Idles. Void. Minor Threat. Youth Brigade. Iron Cross. S.O.A. Government Issue. What do these bands have in common? They are all from Washington, D.C., and part of one of the first Do It Yourself movements in American music. The nation’s capital produced some of the most influential hardcore punk bands in the … Continue reading
Amy Leibrand Leibrand is an environmental researcher from Ohio who uses her iPhone to create surrealist self-portraits. A highlight of her work are some of her photo collages, which inspire the title “traveling legs”, and seem to show an independent woman who strides around the Earth with ease and confidence. Her yellow heels and blue suitcase make … Continue reading
Last weekend people and zombies alike, gathered in the Bay Area for an awesome star packed weekend at the Walker Stalker Convention in San Francisco. The event was sold out. There were celebrity guests signing autographs, doing photo ops and panels. It was not difficult to see a familiar face. Celebrity guests included many actors from the popular television shows including “The … Continue reading
San Francisco based producer Slaptop has recently released the music video for his new single “Distraction”. Directors Gabriel Gomez and Julien Melendez work together to distill the essence a night of spontaneity in the city that never sleeps, and follow-up Slaptop’s previous single, “Sunrise”, which is well on its way to reaching 600,000 views. “Distraction” was chronologically filmed during one night in a New York … Continue reading
The debut album of Meatbodies is a sighing swirl of psychedelic guitars and indistinct vocals that immediately brings to mind images of sixties garage and drug trips. The self-titled album as a whole is woven of pushed back vocals, fuzzy guitars, and sound effects reminiscent of the Beatles in their LSD phase. The style is … Continue reading
The Pixies are more than a band. They’re a force. When brought up in conversation, oftentimes even non-fans know of The Pixies. They are beloved and have accrued cult status among the underground and heard on mainstream radio regularly. Not to mention having inspired the likes of David Bowie, PJ Harvey, The Strokes, Weezer, Thom Yorke … Continue reading
Lagunitas Beer Circus is one of those things that just shouldn’t be missed. Since our jaunt with the festivities in 2013 we have been (very) impatiently counting down the days of its return. The Circus takes place each summer at the Lagunitas Brewery in Petaluma, CA with proceeds going towards keeping music in schools. This … Continue reading
Waves of color swept through the Mission District Sunday during the Carnaval San Francisco Grand Parade. Thousands of spectators joined in the celebration as ornately costumed dancers, performing musicians, and decked-out cars brought noise and life to the streets. The Grand Parade is the culminating event for the two-day Carnaval festival that celebrated its 36th year … Continue reading
The notion of catharsis and healing through rock music is not a new one. We’ve all experienced chills and deep emotional responses to the music we love, and it’s doubly true for those who create it. Following the release of last year’s very personal “Worms/Year 5772” EP, Cold Beat, led by bandleader Hannah Lew (Grass Widow), is ready to … Continue reading
One of the best and worst things about being close to San Francisco is that the concert you’re going to tends to be either the first of last of a tour. And so, it makes reviewing shows difficult when faced with the latter. Sunday at the Fillmore is an example of a great end to … Continue reading
It was one hell of a show! Here is a little visual recap of the evening. And make sure to check out our interview with Sad Numbers. Continue reading
Remember that dreamy song that plays when two lovers lock eyes in a hazy scene of passion during an 80s movie? Well chances are, whatever that song may be, it would sound a lot like Cruel Summer’s music. Their sound is for the pastel colored, VHS spinning, old school heart inside of all of us, … Continue reading
Oliver Nickell, also known as Tree, creates innovative music that captures the beauty of living inspired. Ingenious lyrics compliment Tree’s infectious beats, which combine elements from various musical genres. This dynamic approach makes Tree’s debut EP ‘Demons’ absolutely transcendent. “Let me put it this way, if I am pouring every bit of myself into a … Continue reading
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