Blacklight Findings

Radio Promotion Companies-Is my band ready?

A few close friends recently asked my opinion on working with a radio promotion company. It’s a hard question to tackle because each band is its own unique position so there’s no specific answer. Based on where the band is and what specifically they’d like to do next it can be an option to pursue … Continue reading »

Album Review: Stories in Braille

San Jose’s indie rock band, Stories in Braille, release a new album tomorrow, titled Death // Compromise. Its been two years since they’ve released an album, Here Is Love. They are finally back and ready to share their new songs. Death // Compromise is still fairly consistent with Stories in Braille’s ambiatic style, but they … Continue reading »

Tumbleweed Wanderers release new track ‘Worn Down Welcome’

Oakland’s rising soul folk band, Tumbleweed Wanderers, released a new song, ‘Worn Down Welcome’, this past Wednesday. The song begins with a more mellow folk-rock style, with a warm swing touch in the center. Definitely a light-hearted fun tune not to pass up on by these guys, who playfully label themselves as a “hair folk” … Continue reading »

PK changes name to Night Riots

Night Riots (formerly known as PK), an alternative rock band from San Luis Obispo, are a huge favorite in the underground Bay Area music scene. Last Monday, February 11th, the band announced that they would be changing their name due to copyright infringements, then released their new name two days later. Night Riots is currently … Continue reading »

Curious Quail’s Newest Member: Erin

About two weeks back at SLG Art Boutiki & Gallery, San Jose’s Curious Quail unveiled their 7th band member – Erin Whitworth. Erin is an expert at working in the Bay Area music scene. Many know her from being the violinist of the former Please Do Not Fight. Erin is an accomplished violinist and pianist … Continue reading »

Rockage 2.0 is coming

San Jose has started recently to birth more music festivals. One coming into its second year is Rockage, hosted by Grand Fanali Presents. Rockage is a three-day festival that features indie, chiptune, and retro gaming all together. A new culture of music has been trending to appeal to gamers and music lovers alike – chiptune, … Continue reading »

Album Release: As We Pictured by Brooke D.

Local favorite songwriter and beatboxer Brooke D. has digitally released her 6th album, As We Pictured. A one-woman a capella-style musician, Brooke D. writes bittersweet songs that evoke attention combined with her melodic, R&B styled voice. Blending together a unique twist of soul and folk into her songs, her beats are completely memorable that will … Continue reading »

Band Feature: Guy Fox

Guy Fox, newly based in San Francisco, is starting to grow their fanbase throughout the Bay Area. All members moved from the East Coast in hopes of being a part of the creative energy they see being utilized here. They are set to play in San Jose at SLG Art Boutiki & Gallery with Curious … Continue reading »

Official ‘Twist’ Music Video and ‘The Last Bands on Earth’ tour

Picture Atlantic’s newest music video for ‘Twist’ has just been released. The video was filmed at Red Rock Coffee in Mountain View, a favorite spot of many local bands such as themselves, Dogcatcher, and many more. Watch the video below. On the subject of Dogcatcher, keep an eye out for both Dogcatcher and Picture Atlantic … Continue reading »