In Mission:Music's 14th episode, the guys talk to McKay who, among many other projects, has helped produce for Great Highway. The four get into what it's like for McKay to produce and help musicians record remotely, how the iPad is revolutionizing sound design, and finding visual artists for music videos. In between, we get to...Continue Reading

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass in San Francisco is one of the largest, free, and beloved music festivals in the country celebrating American roots music, announces its first participants in this year’s Let The Music Play On, led by returning artists Alison Brown, John Doe, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Yola, and first-time performer Sierra Ferrell. To keep community spirit high amid...Continue Reading

Bay Area band TREASVRE released their two-song EP today, July 31st. Stream this episode of On The Air w/ Stefan Aronsen to hear about their band and listen to a live set from Sabrina Simonton, Sam Peña, Julian Balestrieri, Evan Dulaney, and Jason Zaru. Then search for the band on your favorite streaming app to...Continue Reading

Balanced Breakfast's podcast Mission:Music is back and broadcasting via ZOOM! In our first online show, and twelfth episode overall, we talk to Bay Area band Alvie & The Breakfast Pigs about the pandemic and what it's like to be a musician during this mess. Highlights include what it's like taking a dump in green rooms...Continue Reading

This week Stefan Aronsen is On The Air with Kate Ramsey, also known by her artist name Rose Haze. After enjoying her Instagram, new music video, and storytelling, I realized I wanted her on the podcast. We discussed growing up in Ohio, living in Kaua', and moving to the Bay Area.  After talking for thirty...Continue Reading

This week Stefan Aronsen is On The Air with Simon Thompson from Alvarez Kings an Alternative Indie Pop band from South Yorkshire, a metropolitan county in England. We talked about their new single Words I Couldn't Say, Warped Tour, the music festival circuit, and Simon's newest little family member.  After talking for thirty minutes Simon...Continue Reading

Alex’s EP Inside was a creative mix of new and old. The overall sound was warm with an analog feel that makes each song inviting and engaging. He was able to utilize great guitar tones to capture the sound of the early 90”s, while his songwriting reflects our current times. What a great way to lose...Continue Reading

Stopped from touring, during the great COVID-19, they got together virtually and re-released the single “Double XX Crossed,” from their debut 2014 album “Snake Headed Faceless Cowboy”. You can watch this awesome music video on their Youtube channel. Needless to say, they have not remained idle during this time, and some new project is coming...Continue Reading

Balanced Breakfast is hosting our first Online Music Fest on the next 4 Sundays. In total, we will feature 192 bands on Facebook.Continue Reading

Adam's done what few musicians can do well, transitioning from band to solo artist while simultaneously radically shifting genres. "Piece of Mind" is exquisite electronic pop, expertly arranged as though he's been working in this style all along.Continue Reading

StarCrash explodes onto the scene as new concert series hosted by local sparkly vocalist, pop songwriter, synth player, and sometimes-promoter Remi Barrett. This brand-new event happens every third Thursday at DNA Lounge.Continue Reading

Lime is an everything-but-the-kitchen-sink track - not surprising, from a band that likes to throw twists and turns into its music and build fat full layers along the way. At last headcount, there are 6 full-time members of the band, but it sounds more like 60 by the end of the song.Continue Reading