By Psyched! Radio Sextile’s fourth studio album, Yes, Please —released May 2, 2025 via Sacred Bones Records—stands as the Los Angeles duo’s most daring synthesis of post-punk ferocity and electronic experimentation to date. From its very first moments, the record demands attention: “Freak Eyes” erupts with siren-like synth alarms that give way to a relentless, dance-floor-ready beat. The track’s pulsating rhythm and jagged guitar stabs set the tone for an […]
“Grito Exclamac!ón,” the ensemble composed of Nana Pank, Rafa Romay, Eduardo Gante, Sebastián Palacios, and Paulina Villagrán enters the musical landscape wielding a voice that is unmistakably their own—fierce, transparent, and profoundly honest. Over the span of its ten tracks, the listener confronts a sonic experience that resists all conventional restraints, guiding us through territories shaped by social discontent, nihilistic underpinnings, and an unflinching critique of capitalist structures. Produced in […]
Por Daniel Meléndez Es una noche fría de jueves en San Francisco, como ha sido la norma durante las últimas semanas. Las ráfagas de viento provenientes de Ocean Beach recorren las calles cercanas al norte del Panhandle, el vecindario donde vivo, mientras una capa de niebla comienza a extenderse lentamente sobre esta parte de la bahía. Tomo un Uber desde mi casa hacia el Tenderloin, observando la ciudad y sus […]
By Tamia Vides August 8th, 2024Almost a week ago, Psyched! Radio SF and Great American Music Hall partnered up to host a night of “haunted sounds and eerie sound effects”. Bands, Spaghetti Cumbia, Xocé Román, and Son Rompe Pera took to the GAMH stage illuminated by trippy visuals from Tsar Koshka. A special DJ set by Discomóvil Salazar was featured as well. Spaghetti Cumbia by Adrian Alonzo Spaghetti Cumbia, from […]
By Daniel Meléndez July 18th, 2024A conversation with the Mexico City based band about their beginnings, the independent music scene in CDMX, their first US tour, poetry recommendations and more... The events that follow must have occurred no more than a decade ago, judging by how young these musicians seem to be. I listen to their story, which goes something like this: on the outskirts of Colonia Escandón, in Mexico […]
False Flag, a prominent fixture in San Francisco's hardcore scene, returns with their latest EP, A Million Tons. Known for their raw energy and incisive social commentary, the band delivers six tracks that encapsulate their aggressive sound and confrontational lyrics. False Flag merges gritty guitar work, thunderous basslines, and relentless percussion to create a sonic backdrop that mirrors the urgency of their message. From the frenetic pace of "How to […]
By Wenceslao Bruciaga for Milenio Diario A couple of weeks ago, a friend returned to Mexico City after a vacation in San Francisco. He wrote to tell me he would never go back. "How can you live there?" he said. I understand there were many anonymous encounters. That's what's expected from a visit to what is still somehow considered the gay capital of the world. "It's not all about sex, […]
Juicebumps, the San Francisco-based rock and roll ensemble, has unleashed a riveting sonic journey with their latest album, "Jumbo," released on October 13, 2023. Comprising Parker Richard, Spencer Owings, Shaina Pan, and Kyle Nosler, Juicebumps introduces a sonic rollercoaster with a tracklist that explores the diverse landscape of rock, showcasing their eclectic influences and DIY spirit. The album kicks off with "Scatterbrain," a two-minute and thirty-five-second burst of energy that […]
"Data Doom" by Frankie and The Witch Fingers is a compelling addition to the modern psychedelic rock landscape. This album showcases the band's ability to push boundaries while staying true to their psychedelic roots. Clocking in at just over 40 minutes, "Data Doom" is a journey through sonic landscapes that are both otherworldly and captivating. The opening track, "Electrified," sets the tone with its swirling guitars and infectious rhythms. The […]
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