I was totally blown away this week by the announcement of a stunning Dandy Boy Records showcase to welcome me on what will be my first visit to the Bay Area.
Yes, after following the scene for some five years and covering it here for the last two and a bit, my wife Julia and I are finally going to experience it firsthand. I couldn’t be more excited.
I’m meant to be taking a summer break from all things heavymetalkids.uk but I couldn’t resist the chance to highlight some of my previous posts relating to the line up that DBR have announced for Friday 19th September at Little Hill Lounge.
above me – s/t
Expanding on his former band Blue Ocean’s experimental shoegaze soundscapes, Rick Altieri’s solo debut incorporates drum machines, synths and electronic music techniques into its heady dreampop brew. Read more here.
Rhymies – I Dream Watching
From the pulsating urgency of the title track’s soaring chorus through to The Hesperian (Again)’s sweepingly atmospheric climax there is a purity to Lauren Matsui’s rhythmic explorations that is both spellbinding and highly addictive. Read more here.
Ryann Gonsalves – A sense of Bay Area belonging…
Finally, you can check out last summer’s interview with Torrey/Aluminum frontperson Ryann Gonsalves here. Truly one of my favourite blog projects to date.
You can expect more news relating to our forthcoming trip over the coming weeks. In the meantime be sure to give the artists above your fullest time and attention. Bay Area underground forever.
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