Local Scene
BFF.fm DJs and writers report on the Bay Area music scene, from local venues to musicians, artists, and more.
BFF.fm Listening Party Recap: Oddity Takes Us on an Oddisea
By Chloe JosephEast Bay-based Oddity and their seven-piece jazz band warmed up a chilly November night at our Listening Party. BFF.fm volunteer Chloe reflects on the musical and emotional journey of Oddity's Oddisea. Read More →
Video Premiere: Noelle & the Deserters' "Born in the Morning"
By Kerri O'MalleyWe’re stoked to premiere Noelle & the Deserters' new music video, their first from upcoming debut record High Desert Daydream, along with an incredibly insightful interview with Noelle Fiore! Read More →
Loco Tranquilo on Friendship, Optimism, and "Friendly Matter"
By Kerri O'MalleyLoco Tranquilo, aka Julian Gervasi, recently hit the BFF.fm charts with his new single, "Friendly Matter." Julian join us to talk about the new song, friendship, and Bay Area musical friends. Read More →
BFF.fm Local Top 30: Karina Gill from Cindy
By Josalyn WellsWe sat down with Karina Gill, lead singer and songwriter for Cindy, to chat about the loal scene, how her friends inspire her, how listeners' reactions surprise her, and more. Read More →
BFF.fm Local Top 30: Whitney’s Playland
By Nupoora NiphadkarJoin us for a chat with one of BFF.fm's fave local artists of 2023: Inna Showalter and George Tarlson, the dynamic duo behind Whitney’s Playland. Read More →
Grooblen Shares New Song, "Reversed Sky"
By Josalyn WellsDive into the earthly yet alien sound of Grooblen's new song "Reversed Sky". The song features galactic sounds while also sharing themes of oceanic life and everything in between. Read More →
Listen to BFF.fm x arabbitshole Local Faves Playlist!
By Kerri O'MalleyWe just published an amazing, kinda chaotic, really eclectic, definitely EPIC mix of our current fave Bay Area artists in collaboration with fellow music appreciator and luminary arabbitshole! Listen here. Read More →
The ☂️'s Join audiosyncrasies for an Impromptu Interview
By swirvingLocal sweethearts The Umbrellas have been dominating the BFF.fm Weekly Charts and recently joined DJ Swirving of audiosyncrasies to chat about AM/PM hot dogs, Discovery Bay, Michael Bay, cover bands, an alternate album title, and the Richmond district. Read More →
BFF.fm Local Top 30: Grooblen aka Ellie Stokes
By Josalyn WellsJoin us for a chat with one of BFF.fm’s fave local artists of 2023: Ellie Stokes, aka Grooblen! Dig into her inspirations, plans for the future, and recent release, A Wormhole is a Freeway to the Stars. Read More →
BFF.fm Local Top 30: Anna Hillburg Talks About 'Tired Girls'
By Josalyn WellsSit down with one of our fave local artists of 2023, Anna Hillburg! Anna recently visited the BFF.fm studios to talk about her new album, Tired Girls. Read More →