Month: October 2026

'90s

Everclear Brings the Lucky Seven Tour to San Francisco!

October 26, 2026

Saturday night, Everclear brought their Lucky Seven Tour to San Francisco’s The Independent, and what a night of killer music it was! With special guests American Hi-Fi kicking things off, the packed venue was in for an incredible night of music, memories, and that unmistakable Everclear energy. Fans arrived early to catch an energetic set from American Hi-Fi, who got the crowd fired up and ready for the night ahead. As the evening progressed, the anticipation continued to build, and you could feel the excitement intensify as it got closer to Everclear taking the stage. What made this tour even more special was the unique opportunity for fans to have a say in the setlist. The Lucky Seven Tour allowed fans to vote for their favorite Everclear songs, with the top seven fan selections making their way into each city’s performance. It was a chance for fans to hear some of the songs they had been waiting years to experience live. Everclear wasted no time getting things started, kicking off their set with “Heroin Girl” [Read More]

Hardcore

Ghoul Closes Out Tour with a Wild Night at San Francisco’s DNA Lounge

October 25, 2026

Saturday night, Ghoul closed out their tour at San Francisco’s DNA Lounge, and what a night it was. The early show featured Vile Rites, Surprise Privilege, and Dry Socket and the crowd was amped from the start. It was a good sized crowd, the Ghoul fans were out in full force, and everyone was ready to let loose and leave whatever stress they had behind on the floor. Surprise Privilege brought out a gorilla mascot that stayed on stage for their entire set. This had to be the biggest hype gorilla you have ever seen! The crowd was loving every minute of it, and the energy in the room just kept climbing. Dry Socket kept things going with a killer set that included a kick-ass cover of Rob Zombie’s “Dragula,” which only added to the madness of the night. And then there was Ghoul! If you’ve ever caught one of their shows, you know they bring an intensity that is hard to match, and Saturday night was no exception. From the moment they hit the [Read More]

Concert Fix

This Week’s Music Junkie Concert Fix, Bay Area, Oct 26 to Nov 1, 2026

October 25, 2026

  Hey Music Junkies! Here is next week, Monday Oct 26 through Sunday Nov 1. Two big ones anchor the week in San Jose: W.A.S.P. brings the “1984 to Headless” tour with KK’s Priest to San Jose Civic on Tuesday, and Caifanes plays San Jose Civic on Thursday. Around them, Rickshaw Stop and Cafe du Nord have strong runs, the Guild Theatre has Blues Traveler two nights, a Halloween Grateful Dead tribute, and The Psychedelic Furs, and the East Bay and Sacramento rooms add a full punk and metal thread. Check the venue and ticket sites because times and sellouts can change. MONDAY, OCT 26 Havok (with Slackjaw and Xoth) – thrash metal – Goldfield Trading Post, Roseville, 238 Vernon St – 7:00 PM per the band’s tour announcement, 21+ (some ticket listings show 6:00 PM, likely doors). Note: Hellripper was originally billed on this tour but is missing the first half of the US run over visa delays, so Hellripper is not listed here. The War and Treaty – rock/soul – The Chapel, SF [Read More]

Hardcore

Bay Area Hardcore Foghorn Unleash New EP “Hood Famous” Today

October 23, 2026

San Francisco hardcore is alive and loud. Foghorn just dropped their new 5-song EP “Hood Famous” today, and if the Bay Area scene is your thing, this one belongs on your radar. The EP features the single “Fog of War,” which was first released and what the band is calling their Bay Area anthem “Fogless Nightmare.” Five songs, all killer, no filler, the way hardcore EPs are supposed to be. This is a rage releaser of an EP. Foghorn’s music puts you straight into that mosh mentality, the kind where you unleash whatever you’ve been carrying and let it all loose. It amps you up and hypes you up in all the best ways. Check out Fog of War here:   The physical release is for the collectors and the pit regulars, limited to 300 7-inch records and 100 CDs, available on their fall tour. That tour runs through November, kicking off November 6 in Bakersfield and wrapping November 20 in Oakland, so Bay Area folks get their shot at the end of the run. [Read More]

Alternative

Last Relapse finally release “Throw Away the Key”

October 23, 2026

Twenty years is a long time for a song to sit unheard. Last Relapse wrote “Throw Away the Key” back in 2006, and it’s been waiting ever since. This Friday, October 23, it finally gets its release. The Atlanta indie rockers have one of our favorite comeback stories going. They ran hard from 2006 to 2012, played more than 200 shows, and put out the cult favorite Machine before life scattered them for thirteen years. They reunited last fall, dropped the single “Everyone Dances Outside of Their Bodies” plus a five song EP in November, and they’ve been building back ever since. A song from those earliest days finally seeing daylight fits them perfectly. The track lands right in that sweet spot between indie rock and pop. It’s got a laid back vibe, but the guitar keeps building layers and textures around it, and the vocals are filled with emotion. You can hear it here: Listen: https://share.amuse.io/track/last-relapse-throw-away-the-key And here’s the part we love: David Holding, who wrote it, was sixteen years old. In his own [Read More]

Video

Emily Wolfe Releases New Single “Kill Me With a Kiss” Along With Official Music Video

October 20, 2026

Emily Wolfe is back with a new single, “Kill Me With a Kiss,” and it delivers a perfect mix of love, energy, and gritty rock and roll. Fresh off touring with Frank Turner and The Toadies, Wolfe has released the third single from her forthcoming album on Judge & Jury Records. “Kill Me With a Kiss” isn’t your typical love song. It’s about finding that one person who brings you out of your shell, makes you feel unstoppable, and has you wanting to dance the night away. Wolfe drew inspiration from her own relationship with her wife, including a recent moment when she wanted her wife to teach her how to dance. But don’t expect a soft, sentimental ballad. Wolfe brings plenty of attitude with ripping guitar tones and a punk rock edge, drawing inspiration from the Ramones. It’s a love song that rocks, and we wouldn’t want it any other way! While out on tour with Frank Turner, Wolfe also stopped by Guitar World’s New York City headquarters for an in-depth interview. She talked [Read More]

alt rock

almost monday Turn a Monday Night Into an Unforgettable Concert at San Francisco’s Castro Theatre

October 20, 2026

  Seeing almost monday on an actual Monday night? It was everything we imagined and so much more! Monday night brought us to San Francisco’s historic Castro Theatre for our first concert experience at the venue, and what an incredible place to take in live music. There truly isn’t a bad spot in the house, and the acoustics are fantastic. It was the perfect setting for a night that would leave us buzzing long after the music stopped. Opening the night was Rec Hall, who wasted no time getting the crowd amped up. From the moment they hit the stage, they brought an infectious energy that set the tone for what was to come. As the venue continued to fill and anticipation grew, it was finally time for almost monday to take the stage. With a dramatic curtain drop revealing their THANK GOD IT’S ALMOST MONDAY tour backdrop, the crowd erupted into cheers. You could feel the excitement everywhere. It was one of those moments when you knew you were in for something special. And [Read More]