Keep it "Interestelar" with Combo Tezeta
Check out a new compilation of 27 contemporary independent punk, rock, and alternative artists from the Bay Area plus our lighter-than-usual show recs
Thanksgiving. A day that for some is a celebration of gratitude and family. For others, it’s a cruel reminder of this country’s violent history against Indigenous people. As White Crate is all about spreading love of music in a specific place—the Bay Area—it’s important that we recognize the latter message just as much as the former. With that, here are some recommendations from the Sogorea Te' Land Trust, an Indigenous women-led land trust based in the East Bay:
Learn the true history of this so-called holiday and share it with your friends and family
Learn about the history of the land you are on
Act in solidarity
Show up, take action
Give things back including land
Redistribute resources
Leverage your privilege to transform these legacies of inequality
Take care of the earth and each other
Be a good guest
Thank you friends.
— White Crate
EPIC ALT ROCK COMP
“I honestly couldn’t believe how many great bands I was meeting with killer songs.” — Kevin O’Connell of Oakland garage punk band The Strange Ones
Stretching out for nearly an hour and a half, This Is a Compilation, Vol. 1 chronicles contemporary independent punk, rock, and alternative music from the Bay Area, with this volume featuring 27 different artists. Some of my favorite selections are the riffy explosive “Paper Pollyanna” by Don’t Tell Kate, the sneering hooky punk of “Cheaper Than Crack” by Normal Weirds, and the dubby funky “Brighter Days” by The New Suburbans. But the collection covers such expansive ground within the alt rock world that everyone is bound to find different favorites.
— Ronny Kerr
COSMIC SALSA Y CUMBIA
“When we went to Mexico, we gained a sort of reputation. ‘The Discodelics are the crazy ones who go around the world looking for strange discos.’” — Ruben “Ruffy” Rangel, co-founder of Discodelic, in KQED
Nice to see that the Discodelic crew didn’t have to travel too far to find their latest prize. With a pair of hella delightful and danceable música tropical songs, Bay Area septet Combo Tezeta lands on Discodelic with a limited edition single: “Ritmo Interestelar” b/w “Condores al Viento” marks the first local artist release for the Mission District-based label.
Everywhere the band goes—Noise Pop Fest, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, out in the middle of the peninsula redwoods—smiling energetic dance parties erupt, and these newly released recordings show the reason why. True to its name, the first track electrifies with psychedelic salsa, while the flip side drives forward with cutting guitar and maximum rhythm section.
Don’t forget to visit Discodelic at their home in the Mission at 3174 24th St.
— Ronny Kerr
SHOW RECS
Our top show recommendations for the coming week:
[hip hop] G-Eazy, LaRussell, ALLBLACK, Goody Grace — Nov 29 at the Fox Theater
[folk] SLEEPLESS NIGHTS XVIII: A TRIBUTE TO GRAM PARSONS ft. Bar Fight, K.C. Breakdowns, Miranda Lee Richards, Noelle and the Deserters, Whateverglades, This Train Don't Stop, Sheaker, Mike Therieau Band, Tom Heyman and the Moonlighters, Ethan Kremen — Nov 29 at the Chapel
[hardcore] GENERAIDERZ ft. Dr Dr4kken, Mithril, Technopagan, EXTEENG, Doggiechow, Tall CEO, DJ Saratonin, HELLATALLBABY — Nov 29 at F8
[americana] Midnight North — Nov 30 at Great American Music Hall
[metal] Hexen House, Field of Fear, Wilting, Captain McSweeney — Nov 30 at the Golden Bull
[club] Tomu DJ, Trussie (EP release), GHOSTMiLK b2b DJ Radia, Pollensource — Nov 30 at Oakland Secret
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Just stumbled upon this, thanks for the support Ronny! (Danny from Combo Tezaeta)