Photos: Gary Chancer SAN FRANCISCO — It was a tour that was never supposed to happen. Sum 41 planned to take 2018 off to begin writing and recording its next album, but suddenly that all changed. Fans bombarded the band with messages through social media, Sum 41 to celebrate the…

Even without taking Seaway‘s residence on Berkeley label Pure Noise into account, the Bay Area remains prominent to the band’s history. The punk rock tradition of brazen attitude over airtight performances keep the Toronto band enthused about playing legendary San Francisco clubs. “Playing Gillman was awesome, just because how historic…

Lizzy Farrall, courtesy. Lizzy Farrall spent much of her childhood among the hilly valleys of rural Wales. Her mother homeschooled her and her five siblings until Farrall was 16 years old, and the teen spent much of her time outdoors. One of her fondest memories is of her and…