Out and About

On Thursday, July 25th, hang out with KALX as we welcome Chris Cohen and his sonically dynamic and titillating pop music at The Chapel in San Francisco. Throughout his career, Chris Cohen held stints in Deerhoof and as a lead

This three-day indie-pop fest will feature both local and international acts like All Girl Summer Fun Band, Pound Sign, Lunchbox, Neutrals, The Smashing Times, Mo Dotti, and many more. More info can be found here.

Oakland’s beloved weekend festival will feature sets from The B-52s, Hunx and His Punx, Big Freedia, Redd Kross, Pure Hell, Gibby Haynes and the Paul Green Rock Academy, Bush Tetras, and many more. Director John Waters will be celebrating his 10th year as host.

Join KALX at Great American Music Hall for a night of enigmatic, sample-laden noise rock. Seminal art noise rock band Steel Pole Bath Tub return for their first live appearance in the Bay Area in over 20 years. The original line up—Dale Flattum,

Cal Performances, the world-class performing arts presenter at UC Berkeley, is hosting a post-performance reception—exclusively for Cal students—immediately following the concert by jazz singer Cecile McLorin Salvant on Thursday, January 25. Enjoy free food and beverages, and mingle with other

Review and photos by Hannah Rohret. Vancouver Island artist, Ora Cogan, took the stage just after 10pm Thursday night at Oakland’s Thee Stork Club after a performance by San Francisco Bay Area-based Asha Wells, whose intimate set drew concert-goers in

Review by Mia Call, photo courtesy of Amelia Zehnder. Few feelings are better than a homecoming. For touring bands, this translates into amazing hometown shows: think the Who at University of Leeds, The Replacements playing grungy Minnesota house parties, or

On Saturday, December 2nd, KALX and Talent Moat are pleased to present the 25th anniversary party of the record label Zum at Thee Stork Club in Oakland. Started as a fanzine in the mid-'90s by siblings George (of Common Eider,

Review By Riley Saham Photos by Addie Briggs As I approached Pier 80, the site of the second-ever Portola Music Festival on Saturday, September 30th, I was struck by its expansive waterfront views contrasting with the pier’s industrial architecture. This

When you think you've seen it all, the East Bay finds a way to surprise you. After a couple of dry weeks upon returning to school, I wasn't sure exactly what to expect when signing up to cover Atlas Obscura's

KALX Co-Announce: Dengue Fever @ The Chapel Friday, September 15th 2023 Go with KALX into The Chapel’s sudden tropical turn with a night filled by Dengue Fever’s suave pop and eclectic sounds of Western Rock meets Southeast Asia. Although based

KALX and the Rickshow Stop are pleased to announce Bardot a Go Go's Bastille Day Bash & 25th Anniversary Party on Friday, July 14. For decades, Bardot a Go Go has been spinning the best in '60s French pop, and

Tune in on Friday, April 28th @ 1PM to hear Melodrama's recent conversation with Southern California garage rock band, Sun Room. Sun Room is Southern California's newest four piece rock band built up by Luke Asgian (lead vocals & guitar),

Every night out in the BayArea poses the same question: where are the hot queer people going to be? The answer to this last Tuesday, November 21st, was at The Regency Ballroom seeing London-based artist Blaine Muse, known on stage

PICTURED: Singer/guitarist/founding member Chris Spencer. PHOTO CREDIT: Cody Cowan Event Dates: Monday, February 13 & Tuesday, February 14, 2023 - 8:00pm KALX, Bloody Racket, and Ivy Room present two UNSANE nights, with sets featuring mostly early material from the New

Review by Ava Bourdeau, photos by Sophia Risin. On Friday, January 21, the first night of the Homesick Festival took place at the UC Theatre. Boasting a lineup of six artists, attendees were able to enjoy everything from angsty hardcore

Join KALX at Bottom of the Hill for a night of experimental, mind-expanding, indie hip-hop with R.A.P. Ferreira, who for this performance will be joined by Eldon Somers. Also appearing will be Seattle's AJ Suede, Mars Kumari from Davis, CA,

Join KALX at the recently re-opened Thee Stork Club, for a night of gothy goodness with The Acharis. Opening the show will be Kim, and capping things off will be Nothing Natural. DJ TV Dad will be keeping you glued

Join KALX at The Rickshaw Stop for a night of ethereal pop and post punk with Helen, Famous Mammals, and Spiral Dub. Portland's Helen features Liz Harris, who is widely known as the ambient artist Grouper, along with Jed Bindeman

Written by Josette Thornhill. Photos by Addie Briggs. On October 19, Alex Giannascoli (known by moniker Alex G) played a sold-out show at The Fillmore in San Francisco, with Australian singer-songwriter Hatchie as the opening act. Giannascoli was touring his