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Photo Gallery: Automatic in San Francisco with The Voidz

June 18, 2023

Another great band that was opening for The Voidz at their 4 SOLD OUT San Francisco shows, was Automatic. They brought a blend of post punk shoegaze to the stage and everyone was loving them.  Check out a photo gallery of their set by our Rockin Ryan:   Automatic features trio of Izzy Glaudini (synths, lead vocals), Lola Dompé (drums, vocals) and Halle Saxon (bass, vocals). Their second album EXCESS is currently out now and you can pick it up HERE. About the album: Automatic’s second album Excess rides the imaginary edge where the ‘70s underground met the corporate culture of the ‘80s – or, as the band puts it, “That fleeting moment when what was once cool quickly turned and became mainstream, all for the sake of consumerism.” Using this point in time as a lens through which to view the present moment, Excess takes aim at corporate culture and extravagance. The overarching themes of alienation and escapism emerged as Automatic put Excess together, taking writing retreats to flesh out the new songs before decamping to [Read More]

Alternative

The Paranoyds hit San Francisco for 2 nights with The Voidz

June 18, 2023

  This past week was crazy in San Francisco! The Voidz played  4 SOLD OUT nights at the Great American Music Hall and The Paranoyds were there opening for two nights.  They were so incredible.  They really got the crowd ready for a kick ass night of music. We were instantly hooked. Check out some photos of their set by our Rockin Ryan:   About the band: With a bond that began in preschool, Laila Hashemi (keys/vocals) and Lexi Funston (guitar/vocals) were always inseparable, so when they met  Staz Lindes (bass/vocals) in ninth grade, it felt like they had known her all along. After all, they were a “package deal.” In high school, they began making music together in a friend’s laundry room and their relationship just blossomed from there. When it came time to add in a drummer, David Ruiz, who joined the band in 2015, fit in like he had been there all along. It’s that special bond that has solidified their relationship as bandmates who connect seamlessly to one another’s energy on [Read More]

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Photo Gallery: Phantogram at BottleRock and catch them out on tour

June 16, 2023

Phantogram which is comprised of lifelong friends Josh Carter and Sarah Barthel came to BottleRock and delivered an amazing set. They might be categorized as alternative but their music defies all genres. They have hard hitting beats, psych groove guitars and mesmerizing vocals.  Check out some photos of their set by our Rockin Ryan: You can catch the out on tour with Queens of the Stone Age, starting in August.  Ahead of that they will be in Los Angeles for the grand opening of The Bellwether on July 11th and in Grand Rapids on August 2nd. Make sure to visit the social media sites and stay up to date on the latest news. Information & Links: Website: https://www.phantogram.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Phantogram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phantogram/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Phantogram Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1l9d7B8W0IHy3LqWsxP2SH

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The Dirty Nil bring their co-headlining tour to San Francisco!

June 15, 2023

  San Francisco, get ready for a fun exciting show next week! The Dirty Nil are bringing their co-headlining tour with Daniel Romano’s Outfit. They are set to play at The Independent next Tuesday, June 20th.  You can purchase tickets HERE. These Ontario rockers released their fourth album, Free Rein to Passions, via Dine Alone Records. Click here to stream + order the record now. About the album On Free Rein to Passions, the band followed their instincts down to the note to produce their most authentic work to date. The Nil‘s back-to-basics approach was a direct reaction to their previous record, 2021’s Fuck Art, a creative process that brought too many industry people whispering in the band’s ears, telling them how to polish and tweak their songs to fit on the radio or streaming playlists or whatever other arbitrary whims the modern music machine demands.  “There were all these expectations and pressures, people telling us to try this or that,” says Bentham. “We’re by no means the biggest band in the world, but in [Read More]

alt rock

San Francisco – Don’t Miss Moon Walker at Brick & Mortar on June 24th

June 14, 2023

Ok San Francisco, I have a show for you that I hope you don’t miss.  You will want to be at the Brick & Mortar on June 24th to catch Moon Walker and Annabel Lee. This will be the very first U.S. Tour for Moon Walker.  Moon Walker was formed by Harry Springer during the height of Covid-19 as a way to pass time and make extra money selling songs to music libraries. Those songs that Springer just couldn’t part with ended up becoming his critically acclaimed debut record “Truth to Power”. His latest single, American Dream Come True is out now and you can check out the video here:   The show will also feature alt-rocker Annabel Lee who released her debut album, Mother’s Hammer in March. You can watch her video for Alas I’m a Lady here: You can head over here and purchase your tickets for the San Francisco show. We hope to see you there! Make sure to visit the social media sites and stay up to date on the latest [Read More]

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Kenny Hoopla brought some modern punk rock to BottleRock!

June 14, 2023

With all of our BottleRock coverage, another standout artist is Kenny Hoopla.  He has such a unique sound and is amazingly talented. His music can be called modern punk rock as it brings together everything from alt to punk, creating a sound that defies genres. Check out photos from his set by our Rockin Ryan: Watch is video for You Needed a Hit: Make sure to visit the social media sites and stay up to date on the latest news. Information & Links: Wewbsite: https://www.kennyhoopla.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KennyHoopla/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kennyhoopla Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kennyhoopla/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuR3olHylzVHN-m2lP4CCGg TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kennyhoopla

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Little Stranger at BottleRock Napa 2023

June 13, 2023

  Born and raised in Philly, crash landed in Charleston, Kevin and John Shields are breaking into previously uncharted waters with their quirky indie hip-hop group, Little Stranger. More about Little Stranger: Between John’s melodic singer-songwriter magnetism, Kevin’s in-your-face delivery, and an overall undeniable groove, this duo is sure to get any audience up and moving. Stylistically reminiscent of Gorillaz and Odelay-era Beck, Little Stranger delivers a fresh take on melodic hip-hop. Every track brings the uniqueness and strangeness that their name implies. For the past few years, the duo has perfected their live performance by playing over 100 shows per year prior to the coronavirus shutdown. The group also puts a big focus on creating arresting visual experiences through their music videos, their own eccentric television program (LSTV), and in-house graphics. Between their out-of-the-box creative endeavors and an ever-increasing arsenal of new tunes, Little Stranger is poised to make 2022 another slam dunk. Check out photos from their set by our Rockin Ryan: Little Stranger is currently out on tour. Check out the tour [Read More]