Deerhoof – “Department of Corrections” – Actually, You Can Deerhoof, one of my favorite bands, has a new album coming out in October. Before that debut, they have dropped the sing, “Department of Corrections”. According to their bio: “‘Department of Corrections’ … Continue Reading
The Umbrellas – “Near You” Ever hear a song that you swear you’ve heard before, but there is also something new about it. The Umbrellas, from the San Francisco area, bring that sound of the Paisley Underground with a hint … Continue Reading
Balms “Candle” Mirror Ten years after they met in high school in the suburbs of San Jose, California, Jared, Michael, and John formed Balms in San Francisco in 2013. This is a great shoegaze band that has darkened the sound … Continue Reading
Cathedrals “Behave” Cathedrals This is what modern pop should be sounding like: beautiful honest vocals (no tricks) with great riffs and crystal clear productions; a song instantly memorable and radio friendly. With Cathedrals, you get the whole package. Coming from … Continue Reading
Billy & Dolly “Everything Is Off” Five Suns There is something incredibly familiar yet quite new about Billy & Dolly’s new song, “Everything Is Off”. San Francisco duo Bill Rousseau and Dahlia Gallin Ramirez sound like they were lifted from 60’s … Continue Reading
Geographer “Read My Mind” About Time It’s amazing how sometimes tragedy creates the best music. Take the example of Michael Deni, aka as Geographer. In the summer of 2005, after a series of deaths in the family, Deni left his hometown … Continue Reading
Oh Sees “Animated Violence” Orc Oh Sees (having dropped the Thee) are back. God, these guys rock, and their new album, Orc, is no exception. It has all those great bass riffs that the Oh Sees are capable of, … Continue Reading
10. DIANE COFFEE – “Tale Of A Dead Dog” 9. CAVEMAN – “In The City” 8. ANDY BULL – “Keep On Running” 7. DE LUX – “Love Is A Phase” 6. THE KNIFE – “Full Of Fire” 5. FOXYGEN – … Continue Reading
Direct from the California garage pop scene, The Mantles share the video for “Hello” off Long Enough To Leave. Now on East Coast tour with support from Juan Wauters of the The Beets, the quartet continues to weave their own … Continue Reading