Ben Senseless‘ most recent project, VOTE!, encapsulates the sound of the Bay Area and the culmination of his eclectic influences. A young visionary, he’s creatively getting his music to new listeners by producing and promoting shows and house concerts for his fans and local peers. Listen to Same Sh!t, purchase Vote!, and watch the video […]
Eric Anders Releases New Album Eleven Nine, Donates Proceeds To Lambda Legal
Bay Area Americana singer/songwriter Eric Anders has released an anti-45 album titled Eleven Nine and is donating all proceeds to Lambda Legal. What is Lambda Legal? the oldest and largest national legal organization whose mission is to achieve full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and those with HIV […]
Interview with Kevin Beadles – All Down For Austin
In this interview spotlight, we chat with Kevin Beadles about his newest project, influences, navigating the digital world and more. Full Q&A along with links and the video for All Down For Austin below. Where are you from? I live in Berkeley, CA but grew up in a suburb of Los Angeles. When I kid, […]
Interview with Blind Lemon Pledge – Backwoods Glance
Powerfully transcending his roots as a critically acclaimed veteran bluesman, Blind Lemon Pledge’s bold, freewheeling exploration of Americana and folk music is rapidly earning him accolades in genres fresh to his creative palette. Recently, the multi-talented musician and songwriter (http://blindlemon-pledge.com/) won two Best Song Awards at the Indie Music Channel Awards in Los Angeles for […]
Tyson Amir Drops Powerful Poetry Book and Video for Between Huey and Malcolm
Bay Area musician, author, educator, community organizer and freedom fighter Tyson Amir has released his debut book, a collection of poems, titled Black Boy Poems. Black Boy Poems is a collection of pieces by Tyson which aim to uplift, empower, motivate and educate the African American community. However, these moving literary pieces need to be […]
Interview with Kingling – Island
Formed from an inescapable desire to ditch the monotony of life and get back to the creative process, Kingling emerged from a group of San Francisco dreamers in 2015. Their music presents a colorful pop rock journey by combining glistening, crunchy and dissonant guitars, powerful female vocals, deep, punching bass and driving drums that shift […]
Interview with Amina – Cannibalize
In this interview, we speak with Ethan of Amina to talk about music, influences, the new project and more. Full Q&A, links, and streams can be found below. Where are you from and what style of music do you create? (In your own words, not necessarily in marketing terms or by popular genre classifications.) I’m […]
Sugar Ponies Interview
Darlings of San Francisco’s indie music scene, on the strength of their sparkling 2009 self-titled debut EP, first full-length I Better Better the following year, and a relentless schedule of enthusiastically received live shows around the Bay Area, Sugar Ponies take a giant step forward with the release of It’s A Sign. Helmed by multi-platinum […]
Interview with Flowers On The Fence
In this interview spotlight, we have a virtual pow wow with Flowers On The Fence to discuss music, motivations, the new project, and more. Full Q&A, links, and streams available below. Where are you from and what style of music do you create? (In your own words, not necessarily in marketing terms or by popular […]
Interview with The Gentlemen Amateurs
In this interview spotlight, we speak with Bay Area’s The Gentlemen Amateurs about music, influences, the new project, and more. Full Q&A, links, and streams can be found below. Another Way by The Gentlemen Amateurs Let’s dive a little deeper into You, the artist and your music. What attracted you to this genre(s) or style(s)? […]