Two and a half minutes into the title track, you can tell that SF Bay Area’s Whiskerman has figured it out. You know, like the musical equivalent of the ‘nail on the head.’ That perfect blend of catchy and unique, an accessible but eye-opening style, a lot of talent and excellent songwriting. Bad News (the...Continue Reading

San Francisco music community, I love you but some times you bring me down… (ala James Murphy) When I was going to SHOWS back in lil ol’ Wyoming, it was a given that a SHOW meant going to see EVERYBODY playing that evening. Its basic D.I.Y etiquette really; that all bands playing on a bill...Continue Reading

Last year a group of Santa Cruz friends and musicians concocted the crazy idea of organizing their very own music festival. They filled the line up with their own bands, assumed all planning responsibilities, and successfully created the DO IT OURSELVES FESTIVAL up in the Santa Cruz mountains at Camp Krem. Check out the festival...Continue Reading

Coming off a community meet upheld on Tuesday evening at The Chapel to discuss the dire situation of SF’s “dying” music scene… I felt there was a sense nobody believes the scene is dead. (how could it be when there was a filled up chapel for a community discussion) However, nobody is going to fix...Continue Reading

I've heard tales from a number of musicians of an epic recording studio in the heart of the Mission district; A place where inspiration is high and the analog recording arts are still celebrated. Today, joined by a crew of devoted Balanced Breakfast representatives, I was granted the opportunity to explore the recording paradise known...Continue Reading

Hey all! I’m Emily Sevin, a local photographer interested in all things that reflect humanity and emit energy. My first memories of holding a camera are those from when I was six, photographing the neighbor’s tulips with a disposable plastic camera. Twenty years later I earned my master’s degree in photography and have had my...Continue Reading

I get bored super easy! So when I saw that Before The Brave was finally going on tour I told them "I want in!" I'm not going to Lie ... I may have begged a bit. It's possible I may have been telling Jason Perry Stevens for months, "the second you go on tour ......Continue Reading

This Friday our good friends Finish Ticket are releasing a brand new album! Nik has been asked to open the show with a special solo set! Also featured will be the amazing Ghost and The City and Holychild. Nik plays at 8:30 sharp, so be sure to get there early. Due to the lineup, presale...Continue Reading

I had the honor and pleasure of communicating with Holly Stell. A Vacaville artist who at a young age started singing and continues to follow her dreams in the music industry. Q&A with Holly Stell Maggie Guevara [MG]: When did you start singing? Holly Stell [HS]: Age 3. First voice lesson when I was 9....Continue Reading

Noise Pop starts this week … I hope to see you out at a show!!! There are five free happy hour shows. I am going to see them all, however, I know some of you aren’t willing to commit that much of your week to music. Thus you will likely pick one show to see,...Continue Reading

Me As An Island…these guys can really sing. This acoustic duo from Napa has the sickest harmonies. When they start to sing the room gets quiet. Mike and Alex were previously in a band called “Us As A Nation” and decided to get together to perform some acoustic music. Their voices fit extremely well together. They...Continue Reading

Check out this new Napa band, Oceans & Odysseys. They recently played at the DNA battle of the bands and did pretty good. They have some shows coming up in Napa and will be playing a lot more in the coming months! Keep an eye out! http://www.facebook.com/OceansAndOdysseys?fref=ts https://www.facebook.com/samanthamadnickphotos/Continue Reading