Clockwise from top left: Matt Sharp and the Rentals, French 79, Spinning Coin, Tennis, Jehnny Beth and Beach Slang. Every week, there’s more new music waiting to be discovered. No one really has enough time to watch that indie channel on TV that just happens to be playing a…

Photos: Joaquin Cabello SAN FRANCISCO — Dashboard Confessional frontman Chris Carrabba has always found a way to break down the barrier between his band and fans. To young fans who felt alone in a strange and confusing world, Dashboard Confessional consistently proved a relatable connection. They showed that yet…

Beach Slang frontman James Alex is bouncing between extremes. For now, his punk band—he describes it as “what if Richard Butler from the Psychedelic Furs fronted The Replacements”—is back on the road. Then when that’s over, he moves on to Quiet Slang, his acoustic side project, which has a…

Every week, there’s a plethora of new music at our fingertips. Oftentimes, new singles are lost among the sea of radio hits and artists that are tough to sort out on Spotify go unnoticed—these are the hidden gems we’ve decided to share. This month, we’re starting a weekly feature for…

SAN FRANCISCO — After an on-stage meltdown in Salt Lake City, Utah, last week, alternative and punk rockers Beach Slang came into Tuesday’s gig at Rickshaw Stop in San Francisco with some questions hanging in the air. During last week’s Utah stop, singer James Alex announced the group’s disbandment…