We explore 2014’s most noteworthy musicians coming out of the Bay Area and across the nation, from hardcore to hip-hop to alternative. Our local music reviewers share their favorite up-and-coming artists and the music trends for this year.
Swiftumz
Violent Change
Hot Lunch
Scraper – Scraper
Guests:
Ian S. Port, music editor for the SF Weekly
Anthony Bedard, local musician and booking manager for the Hemlock Tavern
Dawson Ludwig, general manager of the Noise Pop Festival and co-host of the Noise Pop podcast
Andrew Gilbert, freelance writer who also reviews jazz for The California Report
CCR Headcleaner – Lace the Earth with Arms Wide Open
Tony Molina -Dissed and Dismissed
Hemlock Tavern (self-interest alert!)
Great American Music Hall
Nathan Clevenger Group
Pacific Mambo Orchestra
Noel Jewkes – "Chasin' The Pres"
Calvin Keys – "Electric Keys"
Kelvin Coelho – "Turn It Up"
Duende in Oakland
SFJAZZ Center
Freight & Salvage
The Sound Room
Red Poppy Art House
Deafheaven
Social Studies
Giraffage
White Fence – Live in San Francisco
Dan Casey – Empty City
Mikal Cronin – MCII
The Independent
The Chapel
St. Cyprian's Church in Noe Valley
tUnE-yArDs
Mikal Cronin
Antwon
Thee Oh Sees – Floating Coffin
Cass McCombs – Big Wheel and Others
Sonny and the Sunsets – Antenna to the Afterworld
Great American Music Hall
Hemlock Tavern
The Independent