FeaturesMatthew Kadi: I Look Stupid
March 23. 2017 | By Matthew Kadi

Matthew Kadi: I Look Stupid

A punk zine from the archives in celebration of 20 years of Monster Squad.

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DiscoveryHEAR THIS: Hazel English
March 16. 2017 | By Dustin Ragucos

HEAR THIS: Hazel English

Hazel English brings you to a sweet place filled with warmth and fireworks.

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FeaturesNOISE POP 2017: Shannon and the Clams
February 20. 2017 | By Collin Welbon

NOISE POP 2017: Shannon and the Clams

Kickin’ off Noise Pop Music Fest with Shannon

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FeaturesNOISE POP 2017: Top Picks from the Nest
January 26. 2017 | By Staff

NOISE POP 2017: Top Picks from the Nest

We celebrate Noise Pop’s 25th Anniversary this year. With a jammed packed lineup, our editors bring you their top picks to assist you in fine tuning your schedule.

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FeaturesRituals of Mine Look Ahead to 2017
January 05. 2017 | By Leslie Hampton

Rituals of Mine Look Ahead to 2017

Rituals of Mine will play a benefit show at The Starline Social Club on January 7th in Oakland in support of the Oakland Fire Relief Fund for the Ghost Ship fire.

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PhotosPICTURE THIS: Phantogram @ Fox Theater, Oakland 10/5/16
October 06. 2016 | By Leslie Hampton

PICTURE THIS: Phantogram @ Fox Theater, Oakland 10/5/16

Phantogram play the Fox Theater in support of their brand new record, Three.

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FeaturesEXCLUSIVE PREMIERE: Dogcatcher
August 23. 2016 | By Mayumi Okamoto

EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE: Dogcatcher

The complications that come with squaring up to the realities of growing older what Bay Area-based band Dogcatcher explore on their self-titled album due out August 26th. Take a first listen here.

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DiscoveryHEAR THIS: NRVS LVRS
June 28. 2016 | By Dustin Ragucos

HEAR THIS: NRVS LVRS

Though the world moves fast for NRVS LVRS, they manage to capture its overwhelming nature.

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