The San Francisco based Tricycle Records band, The Union Trade is gearing up to release a new album entitled, A Place for Long Years. They current single Murmurations is an ambiant/trance indie love ballad that is ethereal and a bit mesmerizing. The full album is due for release on February 3rd. Their live album release show will occur the following day, February 4th at Rickshaw Stop on February 4th with Sunrunners.

San Francisco/ Baltimore based garage pop rock band, Icky Boyfriends will be opening for the iconic San Francisco (now Los Angeles implants) band, Thee Oh Sees. Icky Boyfriends are an interesting band to open for Thee Oh Sees because their music is sludgy, primitive and wild. You’ll have a good time tonight and tomorrow night at The Chapel. That’s right, you’ll have two opportunities to see this interesting line up. Buy your tickets as soon as you can for this show is liable to sell out an hour or two before it starts!

With a nice mix of local and out of town bands, we’re excited to highlight Slim’s upcoming December 4th show featuring San Francisco based bands, Joshua Cook & the Key of Now and Travis Hayes and the Young Daze who will be sharing a bill with Los Angeles basedBranches and Portland based band, The Lower 48.

This line up is eclectic with styles ranging from powerpop soul to indie rock to alternative folk. The night will be packed to the brim with talent. You won’t regret making your way out to Slim’s tomorrow night!

Congratulations to Feather-Bright for winning the Deli Magazine San Francisco Artist of the Month Poll! This talented "moon rock" band creates beautiful and bellowing rock ballads are near impossible to ignore. Their fans and the Deli SF readers have spoken and Feather-Bright completely came out on top. We wish them the very best in their future musical endeavors!

Oakland based classical folk hip hop group, Ensemble Mik Nawooj has released an innovative cover of Wu-Tang Clan’s classic hip hop track, C.R.E.A.M. Although they recycle the wildly famous hook, the group’s lyrics have been revamped for originality. Oakland hip hop has always been on the cutting edge and this ensemble is no exception. Enjoy this crisp black and white music video that features people of all ages, races and creeds. We really dig this diverse video and the song is highly motivating and drenched with talent.

Oakland based alt country band, T Sisters will be performing live at Leo’s Nightclub in Oakland on December 12th with Portland based band Shook Twins. If you’re in the East Bay and you’re into listening to some great Americana music, you should do your best to make it out. Mix up your music taste and your favorite music venue selection this holiday season!

The 2013 Deli Magazine San Francisco Artist of the Year, Down Dirty Shake are finally releasing their debut self titled album! They’re celebrating the release with the San Francisco based orchestral rock band, Battlehooch who is also releasing their new album, WINK. The show is going down at Bottom of the Hill this Saturday, November 22nd.

A special performance by local super group, Kokomo Hum featuring Sean Mabry of Maus Haus and members of Mwahaha, Batttlehooch, White Cloud, and Paint The Trees White will open the show. White Light Prism will be doing visuals as well!

This is going to be a really big show! If you’re going to finish out the year with one major local show, this is the one to attend. Congrats to both bands on their album releases!

San Francisco based garage rock band, Hungry Skinny has released a biker centric, garage rock track called, Hot Dang. This fast paced track is catchy and includes a shout worthy hook that would drag anyone to the dance floor. The band plans to premiere the music video at Amnesia this Saturday, November 22nd.

Check out the song below and get ready for much more to come from Hungry Skinny!

Congratulations to the Oakland based sound experimentalist and performer, RZN8R for winning The Deli Magazine San Francisco‘s artist of the month poll! RZN8TR stands out from the rest and puts an interesting spin on electronic music! We dig listening to what he comes up with from track to track.

We wish this local artist all the best in his future endeavors!

San Francisco based musician, Jared Cohen has released a new EP entitled, Counting Up the Years. Cohen went more alternative and heavier with this new release after creating more electro-folk songs in the past. That’s alright, change is good. You can be the judge and listen to a couple of singles from the new album below!

Oakland based singer/songwriter, Ghost Town Jenny (Kym Kylland along with her great band) has outdone her with the new music video, Lights. This romantically fluid video is touched with glamour and sorrow as it is an appropriate motion picture to bring to life the equally elegant single. We like it when local artists really put time into their productions and this music video is well crafted and was directed by artist, Samantha Shay.

Check it out and give a listen to Ghost Town Jenny’s debut EP, Golden Hour.

The San Francisco based shoegaze band, Balms has released their debut self titled EP. The album is euphoric and we definitely consider them to be one of the best underground bands in town.

The album was mixed and recorded by Balms throughout the better part of the year. Their debut single, Golden Hair got a lot of attention this summer and we’re excited to share the final manifestation of the entire album. Give Balms EP your close attention and care, we think this album will make it to your regular rotation. Purchase a digital copy if you can. Support independent bands!