Tonight, Bottom of the Hill will be bringing a range of acts – from new age music to some classic garage rock. O Presidente combines 50s and 60s style sounds with a modern garage rock sound. Within the last year, they have released a new album titled “Clube De Futebol” which includes the song, “Buddy”. This track emits distorted vocals, catchy, doo-wop melodies, and a lo-fi sound. The She’s, a San Francisco beach pop group, takes on a summer feel and bring it to every venue they play year around. Their music features melodic-centric songs and fun and sing-a-long vocals. Metacomet is a dream pop band that takes on a new age sound with indie rock elements. They just released a split with Andrea Schiavelli with the song, “Sayanora (What A Terror)”, showcasing Christina Boyd’s, Metacomet frontwoman, vocal talent and range.

This night of music will be interesting; due to the wide range of genres. Be sure to head on out to the show! – Victor Casillas Valle

San Francisco based, underground garage rock music project, Petejota is coming to an end. This short lived but mighty musical facet was created solely from the mind and artistic fervor of Hernando Buitrago. Buitrago is also a member of the more contemporary experimental indie band, Magic Fight who has been winning attention around the Bay Area in their own right.

With all that said Petejota has left us with a final piece of music entitled, Burnouts/LetsTakeItSlowThen Single via sound cloud. Make sure you give it a listen and wish Buitrago the best on future projects, and his work with Magic Fight. –Jordannah Elizabeth

Congratulations to the San Francisco based indie folk pop band, The Hangover Brigade for winning The Deli Magazine San Francisco’s Artist of the Month Poll! We’re very excited for this up and coming band, and the fans have confirmed their support and excitement! Lead singer, Tawnee Kendall’s, beautiful and commanding voice coats The Hangover Brigade’s saucy folk country pop music sensabilities with great ease and medolious style. We wish The Hangover Brigade great success on all their endeavors! Congratulations!

Tonight at Great American Music Hall will be Sioux City Kid will be headlinging a mostly local bill. This band gives country music a gritty and edgy sound. Their song Wishin’ Well features background piano riffs and a powerful rhythm section, with encapsulating vocals coming from band singer and frontman, Jared Griffin. Vandella will be slightly twisting up the music for the night, with their blues-country-indie-soul sounding music. Their song, “Shine You Up” features the strong vocals of Tracey Holland with a danceable country-rock rhythm and melody section. Copper & Glass take a classic country sound – with a large emphasis around vocals and lyrics – and mold it with an indie type sound that features keyboards and melody based choruses.

How many times do you get a chance to see bands twist up the country music genre and make it their own? Be sure to catch these bands do just that tonight! – Victor Casillas Valle

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