Noah Kahan performs during BottleRock Napa Valley at the Napa Valley Expo on May 25, 2025. Photos: Matt Pang and Steve Carlson/STAFF. (Noah Kahan above courtesy). NAPA — BottleRock’s third and final day carried through much of the momentum built by the first two with youthful energy that could…

Sunny War, courtesy Joshua Black Wilkins. This week we dive into an emotional musical rollercoaster to help relieve post-election blues. You’ve got euphoric pop by Ben Hazlewood, funky dance music by Flight Facilities and DRAMA; melancholic downtempo jazz by Out Of/Into, dark pop by Bay Area locals Decant, angsty…

Odetta Hartman, courtesy. Battle-call-like rock from Nadine Shah, a throwback from Caravan Palace, DRAMA and Flight Facilities’ low-key dance jam, The Ivy’s sad-boy surf rock, creepy alt-pop by Odetta Hartman, a ’90s-like rap cut by Nappyhigh, Mick Jenkins and Memnoc, a heavy-hitting track by Wind Walkers and a dance…