I caught up with DJ Daryl who is a legendary producer from West Oakland, you may have heard some of his production credits such as Tupac’s “Keep Ya Head Up”. Back in the day his group 415 was pretty well-known … Continue Reading
The Tambo Rays “Yes and No” Recharge Have you missed poppy/punky new wave like the Go-Go’s or even Le Tigre, with the strong female lead and summery, dance rhythms? Never fear: The Tambo Rays are here. Based in Oakland, the … Continue Reading
James Riotto “Mineral King” Mineral King James Riotto, formally on The Moanin Dove, is about to release his grand tribute to the beauty of the wilderness, and it’s extraordinarily uplifting. As Riotto says: “I am not a religious, or even … Continue Reading
Bells Atlas N C A T Bells Atlas has released their new stand-alone single, N C A T (Nothing Comes After This). Having the mellowest sound, Bells Atlas is comprised of Derek Barber (guitar) Geneva Harrison (drums, percussion, keys) Sandra Lawson-Ndu … Continue Reading
Bells Atlas “Spec And Bubble” Coming from Oakland, meet Bells Atlas. This soul-pop band has a way of making you feel good even when the Steelers are losing on tv. For a Pittsburgher, that is saying a lot. Comprised of Derek … Continue Reading
Wicked Man “Cry For Once” Terranean Tremors Here is another great band coming out of Oakland (it must be the bay or something). Anyway, Wicked Man, consisting of Yonatan Tietz (vocals/guitar), Justin Kohlberg (guitar, bass), Andrew Kunz (keyboards,vocals) and Max Denny … Continue Reading