HEAR THIS: Handshakes
Hear the bleak textures and punky groove on Villains and Crooks, the latest EP from this Los Angeles sextet.
HEAR THIS: Broken Anchor
This singer-songwriter duo gives us a triple dose of their hazy guitar pop, and we want more.
“Breaking Away” by Being There
Being There want to do just that, returning to the abandoned trails blazed by Pavement and others.
FREE TICKETS: The Soft Pack @ Cargo, London 1/24/13
This San Diego quartet excels in straight-ahead yet adventurous rock. Hear them in London with this ticket giveaway!
FREE TICKETS: Thee Oh Sees @ The Independent, SF 1/12/13
Thee Oh Sees are rocking their hometown, and we’ve two free tickets to catch all the action.
“West Coast Rock & Roll” by Fever Charm
Disaffected college kids let loose on this high-octane LP – but you may be scratching your head at some familiar sounds.
PICTURE THIS: Live 105’s Not So Silent Night @ Oracle Arena, Oakland 12/7/12
Live 105‘s Not So Silent Night lived up to its name and more at Oracle Arena in Oakland, CA.
Grace Potter and The Nocturnals @ Fox, Oakland 11/3/12
Grace Potter and The Nocturnals deliver consistent danceable rock and blues songs accentuated by Potter’s country infused vocals.