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!

TONIGHT at Brick & Mortar there will be an array of psych rock bands performing who have been in the scene for a number of years. The Richmond Sluts, hailing from San Francisco’s Richmond district, have a sound that will get you dancing and grooving. Their song, “Take You Home,” has a 90’s punk feel that intertwines with a new psych garage rock revival kind of sound. The Asteroid No. 4 has a much more psychedelic rock tone, bringing less intensity, but more melodic and organic sounds. Their song, “Wishing Well” portrays a new psychedelic feel providing a more lyrical based compositional style. Lolita will be reuniting for one show after their break-up in 2006. Their song, “Heartbreak You,” brings together some guitar shredding with a psychedelic foundation. DJ Joel Gion, of Brian Jonestown Massacre, will also be bringing some tunes throughout the night.

The Deli Magazine San Francisco highly recommends you catch this show tonight! –Victor Casillas Valle

On Friday night, Brick & Mortar will be bringing together a number of garage rock acts to entertain you for the night. Burnt Ones, are headlining and will be playing some tracks from their recently released album, “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” which features some lo-fi vocals and a heavy fuzz sound. Santoros will be coming from Los Angeles to bring some folk sounds go their psych garage rock sound. Gravys Drop will also be playing some tracks from their newly released album, “Gumball” that features a 60s surf rock sound to the line-up. Swiftumz ‘s music will bring a much softer sound to the bill, and has a T-Rex-esque sound that will change up the sound of the night for a bit. And of course, DJ Al Lover will be playing some psych rock n’ roll music throughout the night. 

Be sure to head on out and support some great local bands! –Victor Casillas Valle

In a sudden thrust of great psych rock shows taking over the San Francisco Bay Area recently, Neck of the Woods will be showcasing three bands that will surely impress. Headlining the show while currently on tour, Modern Pantheist who possess a classic psychedelic and the oh-so-notable synths and lo-fi sound. Their track, "Lust For Hearts" even brings a nice guitar addition with tons of wah effects. 

Adding on to the psych bill, Spiral Electric who’ll be bringing a much more classic rock sound to the line-up, featuring Led Zeppelin-reminiscent guitar riffs, and an overall harder sound. Their song, "Slow Burn" is a long instrumental that will get you feeling epic and pumped. Mamri, a new band that was recently formed from the two separate bands Psychic Jiu Jitsu and The Electric Magpie, have yet to release anything online and are slowly starting their debut playing live shows. They do, however, come from a background of fun choruses, a focus on musical aesthetics, and a knack for love of tea.

Make sure you make it out to the show! You won’t regret it! –Victor Casillas Valle

Tonight, the Monarch brings a line up of bands that include some amazing female fronted bands! The Hangover Brigade brings a jam band feel that brings out lead singer, Tawnee Kendall’s power-driven vocal capabilities. Their song, “Any Way I Can Get It”, brings out the talent of the band, and their music is an experience itself that captivates the listener in a trance and doesn’t let go. Vela Eyes has a much more shoegaze punk feel to their sound which incorporates inspiration from new wave and classic rock acts. Their song, “Witches”, starts off heavy, with a more post-punk feel, but quickly switches to a more poppy and melodic sound. Tall Sheep, with their distorted bass, melodic pop guitars, and delayed vocals, bring a nice twist to the classic “indie” genre. Their song, “Run”, has a 80s new wave nostalgic feel that has a modern dream indie pop feel. The Ultra Violent Rays bring heavy bass, a mix of multi-genre elements, and mystifying vocals to the line up. Their track, “Love Addicts”, even incorporates some record scratching in the beginning of the song that is entirely dreamy and Goth-reminiscent.

Be sure to head out to the Monarch tonight, and catch some amazing the Bay Area based female fronted bands! –Victor Casillas Valle

Congratulations to the San Francisco based dream pop rock band, Mammoth Life for winning The Deli Magazine San Francisco’s Artist of the Month Poll! The fans have spoken and this unique and hard working band has come out on top. Mammoth Life creates a very cool mix of electro beach pop with smooth and dreamy folk aesthetics that makes their music ethereal and a pleasure to listen to. We’d like to once again extend our best wishes and congratulations, and we hope Mammoth Life continues to enjoy a great musical journey!

Folk duo Ghost and Gale just released a new music video for their song, Wicked Heart today. The video tells the story of a couple (Brodie and David from Ghost and Gale) who get into an argument. The beautiful duet and slow reminiscent acoustic guitar from Wicked Heart reflects their sorrow from the fight, as well as the nostalgic memories they both shared. The song itself, which features an amazing display of the duo’s harmonizing capabilities along with a heaven-like string accompaniment, has the power tol get the listener lost in the thoughts of their own relationships and past loves. 

Nonetheless, the video is beautifully crafted, nostalgically appealing and fitting for the song that accompanies it. Be sure to watch it below. –Victor Casillas Valle

Tonight, the Monarch in San Francisco will be hosting a night showcasing four must see indie rock bands from the ay area . The Shape, who has just released out with their “Into Trenches” in April, has a heavy melodic sound that features a head-bobbing rhythm section, dreamy guitar riffs for the majority of their songs and minimal dazed out vocals. Hungry Skinny brings great rock and roll riffs, Iggy Pop punk style vocals and groovy choruses to the overall poppy line-up, creating a little more flavor for the night’s line up. The Surgeon Generals, who have also just released their second single “Deadwave” from of their forthcoming album, feature tons of distortion, echoed vocals and catchy choruses. And Scissors For Lefty, with a sound reminiscent of The Strokes with more synths and a poppy feel, takes on a more classic early 2000’s indie sound.

Be sure to head out tonight for some good dancing and sing-a-long tunes! – Victor Casillas Valle