In another life, when music videos were on regular, round-the-clock rotation on MTV, and when innovative shows like 120 Minutes broadcast dozens of cutting edge, 'alternative' music videos into the night, it was easy to discover new artists. YouTube and social media are the vehicles of the day, but often provide such a massive quantity of content, that the real gems can often go unnoticed. With the goal of providing a glimpse into interesting, new indie music videos, this blo

Great Highway is the impressive debut album from San Francisco-based singer-songwriter and guitarist Jacob Aranda. Hailing from the Midwest and relocating to the Bay Area in 2013, Jacob's talents span beyond songwriting and performing. In particular, he is a skilled luthier who handcrafts quality guitars using only hand tools, unlike some factory-made practices typical of mass-market instruments. He is also a current member of San Francisco-based indie band Paula Frazer & Tar

My introduction to the music of San Francisco-based singer-songwriter Paula Frazer started with her breakthrough second album, 1995's Gentle Creatures (4AD), released under the band name Tarnation. I remember being blown away after listening to the very first track - the transistor-radio sounding "Game of Broken Hearts", which featured nothing but Paula's lonesome, melancholic vocals lilting over a strummed guitar. Evoking nuances of Patsy Cline and the Old West, this was pro