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
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
It’s a word that might only get used when describing your Jamba Juice. Today we are going to use this word with in the context of: you guessed it…bands! With Thanksgiving having JUST happened, and the madness of the holidays about to rear its ugly ubiquitous head at our American wallets, I think consistency is … Continue reading
Please welcome a brand new writer for Blacklight Findings – Tara Singh. Tara is an emerging writer in San Jose and has been to many local music shows. She knows many of the bands that have started to make a name for herself – please enjoy her very first published show review for Cartoon Bar … Continue reading
For years I’ve wanted to visually show bands and others who’ve ask about having live sets on the former Blacklight Findings, in a true quality method. Now, thanks to some brand new faces who are taking a full-fledged interest in the KSJS Rock department and the South Bay music scene, there is a video up … Continue reading
For five years Cartoon Bar Fight has gone through many lineup changes, with only two of the founding members left – Kendall Sallay and Dirk Miltoz. They now present a full album that showcases the songs they have long awaited to present. Beautiful haunting melodies capture the surreal, peaceful mood on CBF’s Reincarnate. Starting fresh … Continue reading
I am pleased to announce that my long-time friend Nik Bartunek, of Picture Atlantic, is now an official contributor to the new Blacklight Findings. Each Friday, Nik will share his advice for bands as his own column. Here is his first publication, titled The Hustle – enjoy. The one frustrating thing about doing music for … Continue reading
As part of Blacklight Findings’ return via the web I’m working on a few videocasts that will feature bands from time to time. The first one, most appropriately, showcases one of my top favorite bands – San Jose’s Picture Atlantic. Picture Atlantic are also the co-founders of the South Bay local music show series, The … Continue reading
Jessica Shirley-Donnelly of JRSD Photography is one of the most talented Bay Area photographers I’ve gotten to know this past year. She takes pictures for Metroactive at special events like concerts, fashion shows, city festivals, and more. Her photos capture bands at their best and even silliest of moments. She’s skilled at both black-and-white portraits … Continue reading
Curious Quail from San Jose has, at last, released their new album .:INSTANT GRATIFICATION:. Their debut EP, The GLOW was released back in 2009. The new album has some great melodies alongside some very loud “rawk”ing moments. Here is footage of a song off the new album, The Glow. The new album, .:INSTANT GRATIFICATION:., can … Continue reading
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