Common Kings, courtesy. We’ve got club bangers from Emei and the U.K.’s Yard Act, delve into melancholic rock with Grandaddy, Point North and Vakili Band; and smooth island vibes with a reggae-inspired offering by Common Kings. Emei, “Cynical” — You’re invited into the world of a modern Alice in…

Bob Dylan’s The Band has been an influence on Midlake’s Eric Pulido for years, because that band allowed each musician to have an individual voice. Each took turns leading songs in a round-robin manner, with the others supporting. All the musicians were friends outside of The Band, and had…

Kevin Garcia, one of the founding members of Central Valley indie band Grandaddy, passed away Tuesday after a massive stroke. Kevin Garcia GoFundMe account The family of Kevin Garcia has set up a GoFundMe page to help with funeral costs. To donate, click here. “We are absolutely shattered to say that…

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…

The producers of Noise Pop announced additional artists added to the 25th iteration of the popular music festival, which takes place in a dozen venues throughout San Francisco and Oakland. The additions are highlighted by Rogue Wave, who will perform a set of 1980s covers to coincide with their recent album…