White Cloud, who will be headlining the night at the Hemlock Tavern tonight, takes psychedelic melodies and infuses them with Ian Curtis-like vocals, filled with heavy effects and a memorable arrangement of harmonization. Their song, “Car Wreck” features a heart beat-reminiscent intro, which is fast and loud, and then, breaks off into a dreamy chorus. Fine Points, who regrettably don’t have music readily available, feature members of Sleepy Sun. Lastly, acoustic singer/songwriter, Dylan Shearer will open up the night with a simple combination of vocals and acoustic guitar. In his song, “How We Could,” his vocals are soft and longing, potentially bringing an ease into the acts for the night.

Be sure to head on out to this diverse array of local artists at the Hemlock!- Victor Casillas Valle

The talented, female fronted – psychedelic, shoegaze experimental rock band, Breakdown Valentine is releasing their new EP, Beautiful Distraction today. We’re really into what Olivia Barchard is doing with her new music project (with guitarist Allen Davis and new drummer Andres Lopez), and we completely implore you to check out the band’s album release event at Rickshaw Shop TONIGHT. Supporting bands, Flaamingos and I Am Animal will bring a heady and sensual atmosphere to the night’s celebratory event. 

Breakdown Valentine is a great sounding, succinctly beautiful, heavy live band. Their use of reverb and washed out guitar tones and synths along with live drums makes for a thick and sexy sonic experience. Barchard’s voice is elegant and professional. Make sure you make it out to the Rickshaw Shop to support this new and hardworking local band. -jordannah elizabeth

The Elbo Room is showcasing a strong and enticing line up tomorrow night. Popular local band, Oceanography will be headlining a night of underground indie rock. The new intense experimental rock wonder duo, Magic Fight and Los Angeles indie pop band, Warships will be supporting them, making this a bill a well curated line up. All the bands have really smooth and emotive, experimental and alternative styles. They will all flow really well together. If you’re into great music without too much ego or pretention, make sure you catch this show. These bands are great at what they do.

You can find more info and RSVP to this event here.

We’d like to congratule the uber talented San Francisco based indie pop rock band, Nova Albion for winning The Deli Magazine San Francisco‘s Artist of the Month Poll! The fans have spoken, and althuogh it was a close race, Nova Albion conquered this month’s poll! With their polished indie rock sounds and awesome vocal stylings, this band’s fans made it clear that they deserved to win! 

Thanks to everyone for voting, and we wish Nova Albion all the best in their future rock and roll endeavors!

Oakland based hard rock duo, Steel Cranes are releasing their debut full length album, Ouroboros which will be out on September 24th. These two talented women are not only releasing a great new album, but they’ve shared a new music video and single entitled, "Moving On." You can watch the music video below, and catch them as they embark on an extensive US tour, starting with their album release event at the Night Light in Oakland on September 20th.

Amanda Schukle are Tracy Shapiro are a hardworking hard rock indie band who should completely basque in the new opportities and support they’ve earned! Check out their new music video, Moving On.

Steel Cranes Album Release Event:  
Oakland, CA – September 20th  – The Night Light Record Release Show
 

Mike of The Deli Magazine NYC has given us a little guest contribution. Thanks Mike!

-jordannah, sfeditor

A fixture of  he Bay area’s DIY scene for well over a decade now, alt-rock group Thunderegg has gone through many changes, but have always kept the music fun, catchy, and lyrically inspiring… sort of like Robert Pollard’s alt-country, if Robert Pollard sobered up a bit.

Latest record ‘Not What I Meant’ contains the kinds of difficulties and contradictions familiar to any long term listener of Will Georgantas’s lo-fi 4-track adventures. While the title track details the problems of communicating what you mean in a relationship, album closer ‘what I Wrote Down’ is a country jamboree of reflective sentiments. Regrets abound, but never sounded as much fun. Check it out below. Mike Levine (@Goldnuggets)

Hemlock Tavern will be bringing a night of melodic and unique indie rock music. Foxtails Brigade headlines the night with their chamber pop sounds that feature a variety of melodies over Laura Weinbach’s dreamy and enchanting vocals. Bells Atlas blends together hip hop, soul, R&B and indie rock into one innovative style, with a number of ambient and soothing sounds that come together over a smooth and clean voice provided by Sandra Lawson-Ndu. And opening the night, Spencer Owen is a solo act that combines a number of genres into one. His songs usually incorporate a wide variety of instruments, sounds, and vocals that come together into a catchy and quirky songs.

This show brings a number of experimental and ambient acts who will surely captivate and enchant you. –Victor Casillas Valle

Kymberli’s Music Box Presents has organized a unique rock and roll line up, as musician David J, formally of Bauhaus and Love and Rockets will be performing live at Cafe Du Nord TONIGHT. The popular and talented local new psychedelic band, Cellar Doors will be supporting David J along with Sky Parade who is an equally hardworking, garage psych rock band from Los Angeles, CA. Make sure you make it out to this event this evening to experience a once in a life time line up. If you are the type of person to get start struck, this is your chance to meet a true rock legend. We definitely recommend soaking in this intimate local show. For more information, and to RSVP to this event, click here. -jordannah elizabeth

The first annual We Move Against the Tides Dayfest is taking place this afternoon at The Parkside. This event highlights and showcases a very unique line up of underground musicians, including Jorge of Jorge and the Nicoteens, who will be playing a solo set of off syncopated freak folk songs as, Whorehey Writes Psychedelic Music. There will be another appearence by Brent Stratton of The SFPD, as he moonlights his personal acoustic rock jams under the moniker, Open Bar. Rounding out and ending the afternoon of music will be the heavy garage rock band, Caldecott.

We’re always excited to support new festivals and completely out- of- the- box line ups, so this show is something that peaked our interest, and should definitely draw you in. We Move Against the Tides Dayfest begins TODAY at 3 pm and will offer an afternoon happy hour which will include food and drink specials. And did we mention that this event is FREE and ALL AGES? What more can you want?? –jordannah elizabeth

Brick & Mortar will be showcasing a night of rock and metal/punk infused sounds to bring Buffalo Tooth and Creepers new 7 inch split that will release this month.

Buffalo Tooth brings a hard rock/metal sound to the bill, with their newest song, “Shit Show”, which brings metal-influenced guitar riffs and fast paced vocals. Creepers bring a more daze-rock sound to the line up, with their song “Memory Fog” featuring heavy reverb, mumbling vocals and a large amount of instrumentation. Mondo Drag bring a heavy psych rock sound, with fuzzed out guitar riffs, delayed and reverbed vocals and a large emphasis on melodies, guitars, and abstract sounds. Their song, “Love Me (Like A Stranger)” even has some immediate Jimi Hendrix type sound. Urthdance brings a punk vibe to the line-up. Their distorted vocals are simple, yet powerful. Their song “FULLMOON” features repeating guitars and melodies with a garage rock sound.

Be sure to head on out to catch this night full of hard sounds! –Victor Casillas Valle

Tonight at Thee Parkside, check out a punk centric line up for Terry Malts’ release of their new album “Nobody Realizes This Is Nowhere”.

Terry Malts will be kicking off their US tour at tonight’s show! Their new album features an array of classic punk rock elements like sing-a-long choruses, simple, yet effective, guitar riffs and a heavy drum section that keeps you on the edge of your seat with each song. Synthetic ID has a more lo-fi sound with a distinguishing guitar sound and hardcore 80s-esque vocals, which takes elements from acts like SCREAM, Minor Threat, and other bands of the era. Pinhead, a Ramones tribute band, will also be covering tunes from the 70s punk group.

Don’t miss out on this mix of Bay Area punk bands! –Victor Casillas Valle

The poll is complete, and the fans have spoken! Congratulations to The Shape for coming out triumphantly and winning The Deli Magazine San Francisco‘s Artist of the Month Poll. This experimental psychedelic garage rock band’s music is just as innovative and sonically appealing as it is tripped out. It’s no wonder the Deli readers chose them as the winners! We sincerely wish The Shape the best of luck on their future endeavors! Congrats again!