The first thing a new listener might notice about Desmadre is its high-pitched lead rock guitar licks. But it’s the complex rhythms...
The Shook Twins showcase adventurous side on new album Despite being based out of Portland, the Shook Twins’ Laurie Shook says Santa...
When Good Times last checked in with Tess Dunn in 2012, the local teenage pop-punk rocker already had an impressive resume.
U.K. band Temples worships old rock gods with an eye toward the future Many bands form in small suburban towns, then move...
Snowapple amps up its enchanting brand of pop-folk-opera Though not available at your average grocery store, the Snow Apple does exist. Grown...
When asked how he and his bandmates settled on the name A Thousand Shall Fall, lead guitarist Dan Johnston explains that the...
The Apache Relay explores new sonic territory on third album When it came time to record its third album, The Apache Relay...
Jack Bowers has had an impressive career so far. The local musician first entered the scene in the 1970s with electric folk-rock...
Tierney Sutton takes on the Joni Mitchell catalog Tierney Sutton’s most recent album, After Blue, was a long time coming. Specifically, more...
For the four members of sea knight, it is all about making music. Not rock music. Not pop music. Just music. “Whatever...
Shpongle’s extraterrestrial electronica brings psychedelic music full circle Four decades ago, Pink Floyd unveiled what was arguably history’s first psychedelic trance song:...
You’ve probably heard Nick Gallant’s work, whether you knew it at the time or not. In addition to being the audio director...
Dr. Dog seeks out surprises on latest album Generally speaking, when it comes time for a band to make an album, they...
After an eight-month hiatus, The Harmony Honeys, a local old-time bluegrass band, are back in action. And vocalist Chelsea Curtin couldn’t be...
The Red Light District isn’t your grandmother’s band—unless, of course, your grandmother happened to see The Doors perform at the Whisky A...
Bonnie & the BANG BANG is determined to go big, or go home Bonnie & the BANG BANG is ready to take...
For Marissa Valera and her brother, Millard, the act of listening can be a wellspring of inspiration for songwriting. Many of the...
Muriel Anderson’s new double album puts a rockin’ spin on children’s lullabies A lot can happen in 25 years. Just ask Muriel...
During the Persian Gulf War in 1990, local guitarist Don Caruth was working a construction job in San Jose when his best...
Haunted Summer’s bittersweet EP is potent, medicinal,and a taste of what’s to come It’s hard not to get swept up in John...
For Andrew Kunz, Siren Solstice is more than just a passion project, it is also a way for him to help shine...
Songwriter for British band Yuck found his groove after losing his singer This time two years ago, the members of British indie...
Rick Walker is a jack of all trades. The percussionist/producer/live-looping pioneer has played with bands that specialize in everything from British Invasion-style...
New Jersey punks tackle life’s troubles with self-awareness and wit Acoustic guitars aren’t generally associated with the kind of propulsive, punk rock...
Wasted Noise, a progressive reggae/hip-hop band from Salinas, is bringing together the young and the old with its activism, socially conscious lyricism...
Sophistafunk is an ambassador of energy When it comes to performing, Sophistafunk is all about energy. And according to Adam Gold, who...
What’s in a name? For Neon Satori, everything. “A big element of our music is combining an epic, spiritual [sensibility] which makes...
The She’s embrace change, explore new sonic territory with latest EP The last six months or so have been quite the ride...
The Coffis Brothers and the Mountain Men is the latest example of Kickstarter making dreams come true. After completing a successful fundraising...
Local favorite The Devil Makes Three returns with new album, two Catalyst shows It’s hard to miss the freewheeling spirit which permeates...
