Album Review: Loveshadow – Loveshadow
Amelia reviews Loveshadow’s self-titled album, released in June, which gives off “major Twin Peaks vibes.” In Amelia’s words, “Loveshadow is an excellent pick for anyone seeking sultry tunes at moderate tempos, especially for fans of musical fusion and dreamy storytelling.”
Read MoreArtist Profile: Tyler Holmes and Their Uncertain World
In an interview with Tyler Holmes, Adán Falcón speaks with the multifaceted artist about releasing and producing works in the pandemic, their musical influences and their view of the future to come. What becomes uncovered is a path of “going there,” to the edge and back, to an uncertain place with new music and perspectives.
Read MoreAlbum Review: Bay Area Disco –Compilation 001
Amelia Helland reviews the first compilation album by the Bay Area Disco label: “While documenting a dope subset of current Bay Area music producers, this collection of underground dance jams offers crate-digging partiers eclectic inspirations for a night out, as each song is enjoyable and has many sample-worthy elements.”
Read MoreAlbum Review: Joel St. Julien– EMPATHY
Haitian-American composer and sound artist Joel St. Julien released the long-awaited album EMPATHY in October. Equipped with modular synthesis and laptop, he sonically communicates the need for making room for empathy and compassion-filled spaces to exist “outside of the shadow of white supremacy.” Available on Bandcamp or on cassette.
Read MoreAlbum Review: Baalti – Baalti
Baalti (Mihir Chauhan and Jaiveer Singh) has been gaining lots of traction here in the Bay this fall. Our contributing writer Amelia Helland makes her Fault debut reviewing their release from August.
Read MoreAlbum Review: SOENEIDO - Into Other Dimensions
Contributing writer Tshego Letsoalo reviews Oakland artist SOENEIDO’s newest release, Into Other Dimensions. “The six-track EP evokes the stretching and contracting of time with nostalgic breakbeats and jungle basslines to keep us grounded, paired with futuristic effects, elements of techno, and synths that point us to an unknown future.”
Read MoreAlbum Review: Michael Claus – Realm
Contributing writer Adán Falcón reviews Michael Claus’s August release, Realm. “Michael Claus’ EP Realm, from its cover alone, has the feel of a post-apocalyptic sci-fi movie set to deep house.”
Read MoreHow it Restarted; How it’s Going: Conversations with SF Dance Music Venues
How has San Francisco’s nightlife culture shifted and what does the future sound like?
Read MoreIntroducing: Mr. Goodboy Record Carts
Carson Lere and Ryan Wilson’s record carts act as mobile, personal listening stations or popup sound systems for just about any gathering you can imagine. Contact them if you’re interested in a collaboration, regardless of your location!
Read MoreAlbum Review: Make It Funky – Compilation 001
Groove to Make It Funky’s premiere label release before the summer ends!
Artist Profile: Joel St. Julien
Elise meets with sound artist Joel St. Julien to discuss the importance of making music during the pandemic, the nature of what he calls the “mysticism of the present tense,” and how modular synthesis has contributed to his creative process this past year.
Read MoreAlbum Review: YNV - Golden Hour Ritual
Golden Hour Ritual showcases Belgian producer YNV’s entrancing blend of avant exotica, Middle Eastern mysticism and cabaret electronica.
Read MoreAnnouncement: Recombinant Rebound 2021 @ Gray Area
The Cine Chamber has returned to Gray Area for a limited run, now extended until August 1st!
Read MoreAlbum Review: equilet - late correction LP
An inspired release graces the catalogue of San Francisco label Silva Electronics
Read MoreRelating to the Noise-Making Machine: Reflections on Sisters With Transistors
“No matter the instrument, musicians exist in profound relationship with their musical tools…”
Read MoreAlbum Review: Billy Bates – Another Beautiful Day in the Apocalypse
This is the EP for all you heathens out there: ecstatic, hedonistic release is inevitable!
Read MoreLabel Spotlight: Public Release
Why is one of the most cutting-edge designers in the country - if not the world - pressing vinyl?
Read MoreAlbum Revew: Nate Manic – (self titled)
Nate Manic is “purveying all sorts of questionable decisions” on his newly released debut album under the Quaint But Extra label.
Read MoreCatching Up With Steve Adams of Mars Records
Tucked away from the commercial buzz of Piedmont Avenue, you may have stumbled upon the freshly minted vintage record shop Mars Records.
Read MoreSingle Review: EREZ - “Modern Dream”
Beautifully combining jazzy piano, hypnotizing percussion and vocal effects, alongside innovative electronic elements, "Modern Dream" is quite perfectly a song of the time.
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