San Francisco. Bay Area Artists

      2021 has been an important year for artists who are based in the San Francisco Bay Area. We recently sang the praises of releases from The Bins and Decent Docents. This post features other 2021 releases that we recommend.

     EllaHarp is the performance name of Ella Dawn Jenkins. She is a harpist, vocalist and songwriter based in Half Moon Bay. She notes, "Happy sounding song that's really not that happy. Played on a one of a kind harp I designed to fit in an airplane overhead bin.”

     “Sunshine and Roses”

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ellaharpmusic/
Website: https://ellaharp.com
Bandcamp: https://ellaharp.bandcamp.com/

     Their press content describes TREASVRE  as five San Francisco Bay Area natives who blend elements of post-rock and shoegaze with rich synth textures, heavy guitar riffs, and electronic rhythms. The members are Sabrina Simonton (synths, vocals), Sam Peña (bass, vocals), Julian Balestrieri (guitar), Jason Zaru (guitar), and Evan Dulaney (drums, synths). 

     "Scarlet Mark" by TREASVRE

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/treasvremusic
Website: https://treasvremusic.com/

          Deafheaven formed in San Francisco in 2010. The current members are George Clarke (vocals), Kerry McCoy (guitar, bass), Daniel Tracy (drums), Shiv Mehra (guitar, backing vocals, keyboards), and Chris Johnson (bass, backing vocals).
 
     “Infinite Granite by Deafheaven“Infinite Granite" by Deafheaven 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deafheaven
Website: https://deafheaven.com/home

      No Vacation claims a duo presence of San Francisco and Brooklyn, They are Sabrina Mai, Marisa Saunders, Nat Lee, and Harrison Spencer.

     “Waltzing Back” by No Vacation (The Cranberries cover)

Website: http://www.novacationband.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/novacationgrrl

     In talking about her song “Stand Clear,” Isabella Rosetta said, “This was one of those songs that took me ages to finish because I didn't know what it was supposed to mean, yet. The ending chorus is my favorite part- submerge your senses into this Pacific Highway tune best served at sunset.”
 
      “Stand Clear” by Isabella Rosetta

     Elliott Ok is a singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist in Santa Cruz. In “72,” the harmony is particularly appealing and the handoff from the acoustic guitar to the electric is particularly praiseworthy.
 
     “72” by Elliott Ok

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elliottokmusic/

     The Hot Takes are based in Oakland. They describe their music as “drawing on the sounds of anthemic 70s punk and neon-drenched 80s new wave.” The members are Chad Roxxit (drums), Jared Savas (vocals, guitar, synthesizer), Kyle Smith (guitar, synthesizer), and Dan Wade (bass, vocals).

     “Hallelujah Superstar” by The Hot Takes

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehottakesband

     Geographer is based in LA, but was formed in San Francisco. The band has changed over the year, and is now established as the moniker of Mike Deni, who describes his sound as “soulful music from outer space” using analog, electronic, and acoustic elements to craft dense layers and unique sound textures.

     “Never Let You Down” by Geographer

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Geographerfan/
Website: https://www.geographermusic.com/tour