Berkeley-Based Crooked Flower Release Album ‘Into The Light’

‘Into The Light’ is the fifth album for Berkely-based group, Crooked Flower. The eight track album has a vintage 1960s vibe appropriate for a band from San Francisco.

‘Can’t Steal My Deal’ – International Collective Urban Fu$e Blend Genres With New Single

Urban Fu$e are a five member musical collective whose membership and musical taste spans the globe.

Six Quick Questions With Georgia Mae And Her New Single ‘Fools’

We covered California based Australian singer Georgia Mae a few weeks ago, with her single, ‘Girl Next Door’. Now she’s back with a new track, ‘Fools’, which was released on September 27.

Dulcie Taylor – ‘Halfway To Jesus’

Americana singer-songwriter Dulcie Taylor lives in Atascadero, California, almost exactly halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Here she has a great view over the entire Golden State, and she’s worried about what’s going on. Because of this, she’s put her voice to song, with ‘Halfway To Jesus’, her message to the world, where she asks us to confront the destructive consequences of our actions.

Brandon Tory – ‘Seriously’

Brandon Tory is a fine example of why it’s not always necessary to specialise in one particular field. He’s already established himself as a coder and computer scientist: a Level 5 engineer at Apple no less. But he’s also making a name for himself as a skilled R&B and hip hop vocalist. His latest single, ‘Seriously’, builds on the success of his EP, ‘Yaga Season’.

Bone Nest – ‘Bone Nest’

San Francisco based musical artist and songwriter Bone Nest blends rhythm and verses over layers of soul.

Joan Torres’s All Is Fused – ‘Of the Musical’

Joan Torres is the bassist and composer of jazz fusion ensemble All Is Fused, which he has led since 2011. Together they have released 3 albums and been nominated for various awards, including the Vox Pop award in the Fusion Album category, which they won at the 14th Annual Independent Music Awards, 2016. Their most recent album, ‘Of The Musical’, has this year seen them nominated at the IMAs in three separate categories: best Funk/Fusion/Jam, best Jazz album, and their track ‘Demiurge’ has received a nomination for best music producer in the jazz category.

Daisy Gray Unveils New Single ‘Saviour’ With Accompanying Music Video

California native Daisy Gray has been quietly amassing a fanbase from her bedroom, and now, she unveiled her debut song ‘Saviour’. The accompanying video which premiered this morning on V Magazine, said “Daisy Gray may be new the music scene, but her raw talent and down to earth mindset are her building blocks to stardom…”

Xavier Toscano – ‘Never Wanna Leave’

We’ve featured Xavier Toscano before in August 2016, with his song, ‘Runaway’, which exemplified his love of top 40 music and his belief that pop music is the soundtrack of our lives. Now he’s back with his new single, ‘Never Wanna Leave’, which blurs the lines between timeless and contemporary sounds.

Glam Skanks Announce Farewell To Ali Cat And Welcome To Vanessa Von Lust

Adam Ant’s choice of support for both his North American and UK tours, Glam Skanks are no strangers to our regular readers. So it was bittersweet to read that original member and co-founder Ali Cat was leaving for greener pastures. It’s not all bad news however, as Vanessa Von Lust is taking up the mantle as lead singer of the glitter rock band.

John Haesemeyer – ‘Maybe If I Try’

Based in San Francisco, but having grown up in the midwest, John Haesemeyer’s style is a blend of folk and popular genres, with an emphasis on vocals and acoustic guitar. His new track, ‘Maybe If I Try’, shows his inspiration, the great singer-songwriters, the likes of which include Neil Young, Bruce Springsteen, and Bob Dylan.

Tyson Amir “Between Huey and Malcolm” from Black Boy Poems

Born and bred in the Bay Area, Tyson Amir is more than just an accomplished musician – he’s also an author, educator, community organiser, and freedom fighter. His latest album, ‘Purpose’, earned the artist two top 5 singles, as well as critical acclaim from several major hip hop publications.