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Singer Songwriter BabyJake brings the fun to The Independent San Francisco

October 19, 2023

Nashville based singer songwriter BabyJake brought the fun to San Francisco with a tour stop at The Independent. His tour Aren’t We Ever Gonna Be More Than Friends? named after his third LP which was released this summer has been packing venues across the US. He comments about the tour “There’s nothing more genuine to me than being on stage performing my own songs that somehow became popular enough to wrangle up a crowd, but I can’t really fathom the thought of headlining an entire North America tour… But here I am announcing an entire North America tour… So put your cowboy boots & bell bottoms on & get ready to get rowdy, cause I can’t help but ask – Aren’t We Ever Gonna Be More Than Friends?” One thing is certain you can’t deny his genuine love for performing and he gives everything he’s got to the crowd and they happily reciprocate with cheers, dancing and singing along. The energy reverberates through the audience and quickly gains momentum with each and every song. Check [Read More]

Slow Pulp performs acoustic set to packed Amoeba Records – San Francisco

October 19, 2023

Monday afternoon, ahead of the sold out show with Babehoven at The Chapel, alt-dream pop-rockers Slow Pulp packed Amoeba Records for an acoustic set. They also had their new album Yard available and had a signing after the set. Vocalist Emily Massey and guitarist/producer Henry Stoehr engaged the crowd. Emily’s vocals were absolutely captivating. They played a couple new songs from Yard and the fans were singing along. Check out some photos from their set by our Rockin Ryan: After their US shows, they will be heading out overseas. Slow Pulp UK / EU Tour Dates 2023Wed Nov 29 – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds, UKThu Nov 30 – Jimmy’s, Liverpool, UKFri Dec 01 – The Hug and Pint, Glasgow, UK – SOLD OUTSat Dec 02 – The Workman’s Club, Dublin, IR – SOLD OUTMon Dec 04 – YES (Basement), Manchester, UK – SOLD OUTTue Dec 05 – Strange Brew, Bristol, UKWed Dec 06 – The Garage, London, UKThu Dec 07 – The Green Door Store, Brighton, UKSat Dec 09 – Paradiso Upstairs, Amsterdam, NLSun Dec [Read More]

Excited to share the new track from Hey Violet as they sign to Hopeless Records

October 16, 2023

We are so excited to share the awesome news of Hey Violet signing to Hopeless Records. As the Los Angeles based alt pop band ushers in a new era the release of their new single, i should call my friends makes a big splash. The infectious new track will have longtime fans and new ones dancing along in no time. Vocalist Rena Lovelis shares of the Track: “i should call my friends” is a cry to a nostalgic reminiscing of youth and the song is simultaneously calling out bad habits I (Rena) slip into sometimes, like isolating and not keeping in contact with people as much as I normally would. This song is a super fun but acutely self-reflective anthem that paints a picture of a widely felt human experience – our need for connection with each other and compassion for ourselves. This song really touches on struggles with mental illness and how that in itself can make one feel incredibly disconnected. We want listeners to know that if you feel that way, you are not [Read More]

Check out new music from alternative rockers Stray + The Wild

October 13, 2023

Dark alternative rockers Stray + The Wild have just released their latest single, Show Me The Way. The new track is exactly what we needed to get us ready for the weekend. Guitarist and songwriter, Alan Dämien, shares, “We realize that we need to put our own ideas about life behind us if we want to write songs that can reach out to the souls of people. We want them to see what’s really happening in the world.” “We all go through so many circumstances that define who we are. People get hung up with bad habits, life events, and become comfortable in their own personal situations. These songs were written to wake people up, to show them how we’re treating the planet, each other, and every living creature, with hopes that we will individually become self-aware and do the right thing.” Produced by the renowned Mudrock, known for his work with Avenged Sevenfold, Linkin Park, Godsmack, and Deftones, and recorded by Mudrock and Alan Dämien, this single is a testament to the band’s commitment to creating music that resonates with the souls of [Read More]

Dean Lewis coming to The Fillmore and check out new track Trust Me Mate

October 13, 2023

Australian singer/songwriter Dean Lewis has just released his new single, Trust Me Mate, which is an emotionally driven heartfelt track about helping a loved one through a difficult time, feeling lost. When you feel like you are in the darkest of times, this song brings the light. It is such an amazing song, so full of raw emotion. It is like that feeling you get, when someone gives you a much needed hug and you are just about to let go and the other person knows how much you need to be held longer, giving you a warm comforting hug. It is those moments where you feel safe again, that is what this song brings out. Check out the song here: Dean is currently on his ‘Future Is Bright’ World Tour, which at the end of the year will see him play close to 100 shows/festivals in Australia, UK, Europe, ASIA and USA. He will be performing at the legendary Fillmore in San Francisco on October 21st. Check the website for all upcoming tour dates. Make [Read More]

PHOTO GALLERY: Point North at DNA Lounge – Oct. 1,2023

October 9, 2023

Opening up for Escape the Fate on October 1st at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco, Point North brought a blend of alternative pop punk to the stage. Check out photos from our Rockin Ryan: Point North released their new album, Prepare for Despair earlier this year and you can check it out HERE. Check out their track Psycho here: Make sure to visit the social media sites and stay up to date on the latest news. Information & Links: Website: https://www.pointnorthband.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pointnorthband Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pointnorthband/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Vp7LqcfAtx2U1RfIX8i7r?si=viwUcAs7RvqQMlHcVKowEA&nd=1

Everclear coming to San Francisco October 10th

September 21, 2023

We are excited for the upcoming Everclear show in San Francisco. They will make a stop from their headlining fall tour at the August Hall on October 10th with special guests The Ataris and The Pink Spiders. They are currently out on tour in support of their new live album, Live at The Whisky a Go Go, just released on September 8th. Live at The Whisky a Go Go was recorded and filmed in late 2022 during last year’s celebratory tour back in Alexakis’ hometown of Los Angeles and marked the first time Everclear performed at the famed venue. The 17-track collectionfeatures all the hits and hidden treasures from throughout Everclear’s extraordinary catalog as well as two bonus studio tracks Everclear recently released their video for their bonus track, Sing Away. This powerful song addressing teen suicide and bullying written from the perspective of a grieving parent. They released the video as September is Suicide Prevention Month. The video first premiered with PEOPLE, who called the visual “heartbreaking and raw” and noted the song “speaks of the importance of allowing music to put a salve on [Read More]