How Pavement was reborn: The 1990s indie band with 200 million Spotify streams
Pavement defied mainstream expectations, achieving cult status in the 1990s, and their influence has only grown post-disbandment, leading to recent high-profile reunions.
Jed the Fish Dead: KROQ DJ Who Pioneered New Wave Radio Was 69
Jed the Fish, an influential KROQ-FM disc jockey, passed away at 69 due to aggressive lung cancer, remembered for revolutionizing alternative rock radio and influencing future stars.
SPELLLING Will Kick Off Her 'Portrait of my Heart' Tour in San Francisco | KQED
"SPELLLING leans into guitar-driven alternative rock to explore inner turmoil and conflicting desires, delivering a cathartic experience reflective of her evolving artistic journey."
Heavy Song of the Week: Chevelle Craft a Slow Burn on "Rabbit Hole (Cowards, Pt. 1)"
Chevelle's "Rabbit Hole (Cowards, Pt. 1)" returns after four years, blending dark atmospherics with introspective lyrics, appealing to a broad audience.
Slinger in San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
The Bay Area band Slinger self-identifies as emo, but their new single "Cold Water" suggests a broader musical identity, merging elements of '80s college and alt-rock.