Photos: Chloe Catajan OAKLAND — Sisters Klara and Johanna Soderberg are known, as First Aid Kit, for writing sad songs and wrapping them in beautiful, romanticized Americana. And they accomplished that easily at their tour opener at the Fox Theater on Wednesday. But First Aid Kit also brought another, previously…

First Aid Kit, courtesy. After touring the critically acclaimed third album, Stay Gold, in 2014 and 2015, sisters Klara and Johanna Söderberg—First Aid Kit—burned themselves out. The duo, which rose above the indie circuit for the first time, had been writing, recording or touring its songs for years. And…

Van William. Surprise! Van Pierszalowski has a solo side project. We at RIFF love WATERS and his previous band, Port O’Brien. We’re also huge fans of First Aid Kit’s golden harmonies. And with “Revolution,” Pierszalowski gives as the perfect blend of indie rock and Americana. The friendly-sounding song, which debuted at…

Van Pierszalowski (center) and WATERS, courtesy. Former indie-folk band Port O’Brien frontman Van Pierszalowski has been busy regrouping — and recovering from a turbulent few years. WATERS, Cathedrals 8 p.m. Thursday, July 10 The Chapel Tickets: $15. As 2012 crawled to a close, the San Francisco musician admittedly was…