May 14th, 2013 | by lindsey | published in friends
San Francisco’s own singer-songwriter 8th Grader combines R&B with synthed-out electronic sensibility on his new 8th Grader EP. The EP dropped on May 14th and was mixed by Nic Pope over at Different Fur Studios. “Diamonds, Silver and Gold” is a track that says it all for this new album, giving a sweet taste of [...]
March 5th, 2013 | by lindsey | published in Featured, friends
New video from A Million Billion Dying Suns was released today. Journey to the center of your life Pt. II is the first video from the latest solo project of Nate Mercereau. Full album release TBD, but we have a feeling Nate will be dropping these video teasers till then, so stay tuned. Mixed and [...]
February 6th, 2013 | by lindsey | published in Featured, friends
Following last year’s single Heavy Without You, 8th Grader brings to you his latest slow jam, All the Sweetness. Released yesterday via a Facebook exclusive listening party and free for download just in time to share with your special someone, All the Sweetness delivers all the romance one could hope for this cold winter season. [...]
January 11th, 2013 | by lindsey | published in Featured, friends
Bringing in the New Year, bay area’s Giggle Party releases a 3 song EP this week. The city smells like piss will be their third release to date. Tracked and Mixed by Nic Pope with Mastering by Patrick Brown. Available for download via bandcamp here. To see Giggle Party live, be sure to catch them [...]
December 20th, 2012 | by lindsey | published in friends
Last week, The Trims released their new music video for “3 AM” – the first video from their latest EP, Bright Lights City. “3 AM” and “Friend to Follow” were both engineered by Nic Pope. It boasts striking visuals not unlike other videos directed by Element 151’s Frank Door – saturated in deep hues only [...]
November 13th, 2012 | by lindsey | published in friends
Premiering on URB and Fresh Selects, San Francisco’s Soul/Rock group Grillade covers “I’d Love to Change The World”. Engineered by Patrick Brown and Jorge Hernandez, Grillade takes the original 10 Years After track from 1971 and catapults into 2012. Noted for great timing (the single was released one week before the election) and given away [...]
August 31st, 2012 | by lindsey | published in Featured, friends
Local Bay Area favorites Dirty Ghosts released their new single this week. Featuring songs, “Katana Rock” and a cover of The Payola$’ “Eyes of a Stranger” (recorded and mixed at Different Fur with Patrick Brown and mastered by Nic Pope.) Staying true to the formula that’s worked so well for Dirty Ghosts, they once again [...]
July 12th, 2012 | by lindsey | published in Featured, friends
Recently being named “Best New Track” by Pitchfork.com, Starred‘s debut single, No Good, is haunting, delicate, and worthy of the praise it has been receiving from fans and critics alike. Mastered by Patrick Brown, No Good highlights singer Liza Thorn’s somber and expressive vocals and Matthew Koshak’s equally stimulating and spacey guitar playing. To listen [...]