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Mannequin Pussy delivers powerhouse performance in San Francisco

April 28, 2024

Mannequin Pussy brought their I Got Heaven Tour to San Francisco for a sold out show at the August Hall. The tour in support of their fourth studio album, I Got Heaven which was released on March 1, 2024 via Epitaph Records. We have been blasting the album for a couple months now and have been so excited for the tour to finally make it to the Bay Area. The night kicked off with an explosive set by Soul Glo. Their music blends hardcore punk and hiphop shining a light on the Black American experience. Their set was absolutely incredible and the crowd reciprocated the intense energy with a massive mosh pit that held strong throughout the set. Singer Pierce Jordan commanded the crowd and even jumped in to the crowd to mosh. The adrenaline raced through the venue and it was one spectacular set. The crowd was able to catch their breath after Soul Glo’s fierce set and they ramped it up even more as Mannequin Pussy hit the stage. The band embodies [Read More]

Alkaline Trio share new video for “Break” – new album out NOW!

January 27, 2024

The legendary Alkaline Trio shared another new video yesterday for the single “Break”, just in time for the release of their new record “Blood, Hair And Eyeballs“, which was finally released yesterday via Rise Records. In the course of last week the band around singer Matt Skiba presented their latest single “Bad Time” live at Jimmy Kimmel. “Blood, Hair And Eyeballs” was recorded and produced by Grammy-award-winning producer Cameron Webb at Studio 606 in Northridge, California. It presents Alkaline Trio, which reduced their sound to the skin and bone of their distinctive sonic spirit and brought this dark essence into so far unknown territory. “Blood, Hair And Eyeballs” is not only a dark glowing example of the characteristic mix of ironic-lyrical wit and the bittersweet melodic sensibility of the trio, but also the confluence of endings and beginnings – it’s the first album the band released via the new label Rise Records, but also the last, where long-time band member Derek Grant can be heard, who was part of the band since their classic record [Read More]

Photo Gallery: The Ataris at August Hall in San Francisco, Oct 10, 2023

October 11, 2023

Opening up for Everclear last night was The Pink Spiders followed by The Ataris. The set was punk rock fueled as the band raised the roof of the August Hall. Check out photos by our Rockin Ryan: The Ataris have recently announced that they will be heading out with MxPx in 2024. Tickets go on sale this Friday. Make sure to visit the social media sites and stay up to date on the latest news. Information & Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theataris/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theataris Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theataris/

Cherry Glazerr releases new song/video Sugar off upcoming album

September 13, 2023

One of our favorite new artists Cherry Glazerr has just released the sweet sultry new song/video for Sugar, which is off the upcoming new album, I Don’t Want You Anymore’, out September 29th on Secretly Canadian. The song is catchy and addictive as you are drawn into the seductive and edgy vocals. The song brings guitars with a true Nirvana vibe that grabs a hold of you. You can check out the song at these links and the kick ass video here: The video was directed and shot by Gabe Ross-Reich, edited by Will Duncan and Gabe Ross-Reich VFX and additional editing Clara McHale-Ribot Assistant Editor Luke Macdonald. We recently caught Cherry Glazerr in San Francisco as they performed at the legendary Jerry Garcia Amphitheatre. Check out some photos here: We can’t wait for the new album and we are hoping for a tour announcement because we need or Cherry Glazerr fix! Make sure to visit the social media sites and stay up to date on the latest news. Information & Links: Cherry Glazerr Website: https://www.cherryglazerr.com/ [Read More]

Get ready San Francisco! Ron Gallo coming to Brick and Mortar on Sept 18th

September 12, 2023

Next Monday, get ready for a kick ass show in San Francisco. Ron Gallo is making a stop of his headlining tour at the Brick & Mortar in SF and we hope you will join us. It will definitely be a show you don’t want to miss. Gallo delivers an edgy blend of alt-punk garage band vibes that is highly addictive in every way. To catch his performance in the intimate environment of the great Brick & Mortar will be a show to remember. Opening for Ron Gallo is one of our favorite Bay Area bands, Life Size Models. You can pick up tickets by heading over to HERE. If you haven’t watched yet, make sure to check out the video for Ron Gallo’s live performance of their new album Foreground Music. This live and unannounced show was from a rooftop in the rapidly gentrifying Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia. It was the first and only place to hear the album at the time. The roof overlooks a soon-to-be major development site and the famous Fishtown [Read More]

The Dollyrots release new song, “MISSING YOU (I CAN’T WAIT)”

June 19, 2023

Pop Punk duo The Dollyrots are gearing up to head out on their Year of the Bunny Tour and have just released a new track. The song, Missing You (I Can’t Wait) was produced by Stevie Van Zandt at his Renegade Studios in NYC, with Geoff Sanoff (Fountains of Wayne, Darlene Love) Engineering and John Fields (Jimmy Eat World, All Time Low, Meet Me At the Altar) on mixing & Production as well. Singer/bassist Kelly Ogden comments, ”Missing You (I Can’t Wait)” was unfinished when we brought it into the studio in NYC to record with Stevie Van Zandt. We share a love of 60s pop harmonies, and that sensibility turned the song’s outro into the trippiest vocal layering we’ve ever done. It’s always a treat to collaborate with geniuses.” Check out the track here: Always active on the live circuit, the band is gearing up for summer tours in both the South and the West Coast with support by friends Don’t Panic and Dog Party. This Fall the band will also embark on a co-headlining run with Tsunami Bomb, [Read More]

Rancid announce EU/UK tour for 2023

December 18, 2022

Legendary punk rock band Rancid from East Bay announced their comeback to European/UK stages for a few festivals and headline shows in June 2023. Tour starts June 2nd in Rimini, Italy, where the band will attend Slam Dunk festival, followed by shows in Slovenia, Austria, Poland, Germany, Spain, Belgium, the UK, the Netherlands, and the Czech Republic. For the headline shows, they’ll bring The Bronx and Grade 2 on tour. Get your tickets HERE. For more information, follow the Rancid’s social media: https://www.facebook.com/rancid https://www.rancidrancid.com/ https://twitter.com/rancid https://www.instagram.com/rancid/ (Source: Starkult Promotion)