• Clean and Sober Stoner

    bear: a lesson in the healing power of nostalgia from Friendship Commanders
    11/24/25 11:12:33AM
    Friendship Commanders' newest album hits all the nostalgic nerves for a few generations of listeners. From grungy guitar to no-nonsense drums and pristine vocals, they offer up an easy-to-digest meal that has something for everyone at the table.
    The Top 12 Heavy Rock Albums of September ’25
    10/02/25 06:42:15PM
    This Top 12 Heavy Rock albums is the hardest list I've ever written. Doom. Post Rock. Heavy Metal. Sludge. I believe each of these albums could become iconic, and ranking them just seems wrong on so many levels.
    Faetooth: Labyrinthine Is the Perfect Soundtrack for a ‘Soul-Crushing’ Time
    09/16/25 10:03:52AM
    Faetooth: A Sign of the Times It’s been an absolute crap show of a year, hasn’t it? With political turmoil and a general sense of unease hanging in the air, it’s easy to feel like we’re all spiraling. After the political (or more precisely: cultural) assassination, I’ve seen people I love and respect giving in […]
    KALX Live: Dread Spire
    08/14/25 09:33:57AM
    Oakland's very own Dread Spire was featured on KALX, at UC Berkley, and this writer feels especially lucky to be the California kid on the team who got to see them
    Dread Spire
    07/17/25 09:46:56AM
    The California Bay Area offers a vibrant heavy music scene, particularly spotlighted by the notable duo Dread Spire, whose unique blend of doom, sludge, and prog captivates audiences.