This week, we showcase emerging artists from vibrant music scenes all over the world, including Los Angeles, Denver, Detroit, Houston, New York, and the UK. Featuring videos from Kate Clover, The BRKN, Dani Darling, Lovebreakers, Kitty Coen, Superbloom, Keeley and … Read the rest
Month: July 2021
Concert Review: Local Exhibition Proves Bay Area has a Treasure Trove of Hot Hooks and Licks That Kick
1st off … every single drummer was on fire at The Great Northern Thursday for the triple bill of local acts; Jupiter Noise, The Hot Takes, and Strange Cities. But Drew from Jupiter Noise seemed especially fired up. He definitely … Read the rest
It’s An 80s Thing #67 – Music + Cats & Dogs
After providing data for hundreds of Soundwaves 10@10 episodes, Intern Steve steps into the spotlight with a deep dive into All Things 80s. Almost every episode will be two parts … each half a distinctly different subject from its counterpart … Read the rest
PopOff! Lockemy – Kingdoms EP Review
The thing with my relation to music is I am usually captured by sound first and lyrics later. If the surface sound of it all comes together in a way my soul savors I can be easily sold. My ears … Read the rest
Disco: One of the Most Punk Things Ever
Let’s just get this out of the way up front. Punk was originally an ethos, not a music genre. And when seen in that context, it explains how so many disparate acts got called punk and played the mother church … Read the rest
Soundwaves TV #95 – Retro Active
For our first “on location” episode since 2019, we’re hanging at Retro Junkie in Walnut Creek and chatting with owner Enrique Montero. We’ve also got some of the hottest and most talented tribute bands in the Bay Area, all shot … Read the rest
You Aughta Know #19 – All Or Nothing
After providing data for hundreds of Soundwaves 10@10 episodes, Intern Steve steps into the spotlight with a deep dive into All Things 00s. Almost every episode will be two parts … each half a distinctly different subject from its counterpart … Read the rest
Soundwaves TV #94 – 40 is the New Fabulous
The boys surprise Chasta on her 40th birthday, and also celebrate the 40th anniversary of Journey’s classic album Escape. They also share tales about the first albums they bought with their own money.
Also, Jeremy Lyon returns to talk … Read the rest
It’s A 90s Thing #40 – All Or Nothing
After providing data for hundreds of Soundwaves 10@10 episodes, Intern Steve steps into the spotlight with a deep dive into All Things 90s. Almost every episode will be two parts … each half a distinctly different subject from its counterpart … Read the rest
PopOff! Bonus Beats: Celebrate A State-O-Mystery
Hello poppies! It is July and time for another round of celebrate-a-state, where I random pick a state and celebrate the icons that hail from that state, plus toss in a few new and the good for good measure. So … Read the rest
It’s An 80s Thing #66 – All Or Nothing
After providing data for hundreds of Soundwaves 10@10 episodes, Intern Steve steps into the spotlight with a deep dive into All Things 80s. Almost every episode will be two parts … each half a distinctly different subject from its counterpart … Read the rest
PopOff! #83: Pride Disco Ball 2021 Live From Cat Club SF
Hello Poppies and Bear Cubs! I present to you your 2021 Pride Disco Ball record live from the Cat Club in SF and edited together at The Bear Cave.
PopOff! is an “anything goes” musical show hosted by me DJ … Read the rest
Soundwaves TV #93 – Sam TV
Sam Chase, the enigmatic and dashing lead singer of The Sam Chase and the Untraditional, hijacks the Soundwaves TV airwaves with the most important video takeover of our times. Or something.
Featuring videos from The Brothers Comatose, Schlee + Rainbow … Read the rest
PopOff! #82: CA Homegrown #4, Vertical Tasting
Hello Poppies! It is July and it is time for my annual celebrate a state series. And as is tradition I always start with my home state of CA. And this celebration we do a vertical tasting of hits from … Read the rest
PopOff! #81: Gender Bending Muisc
Hello Poppies, Bear Cubs today’s episode is done in conjunction with the Song Bar. This week’s theme focuses on and celebrates gender and queerness it it’s many forms. Enjoy!
PopOff! is an “anything goes” musical show hosted by me … Read the rest
It’s An 80s Thing #65 – Kings & Queens
After providing data for hundreds of Soundwaves 10@10 episodes, Intern Steve steps into the spotlight with a deep dive into All Things 80s. Almost every episode will be two parts … each half a distinctly different subject from its counterpart … Read the rest