We explore 2014’s most noteworthy musicians coming out of the Bay Area and across the nation, from hardcore to hip-hop to alternative. Our local music reviewers share their favorite up-and-coming artists and the music trends for this year.
Swiftumz
Violent Change
Hot Lunch
Scraper – Scraper
CCR Headcleaner – Lace the Earth with Arms Wide Open
Tony Molina -Dissed and Dismissed
Hemlock Tavern (self-interest alert!)
Great American Music Hall
Nathan Clevenger Group
Pacific Mambo Orchestra
Noel Jewkes – "Chasin' The Pres"
Calvin Keys – "Electric Keys"
Kelvin Coelho – "Turn It Up"
Duende in Oakland
SFJAZZ Center
Freight & Salvage
The Sound Room
Red Poppy Art House
Deafheaven
Social Studies
Giraffage
White Fence – Live in San Francisco
Dan Casey – Empty City
Mikal Cronin – MCII
The Independent
The Chapel
St. Cyprian's Church in Noe Valley
tUnE-yArDs
Mikal Cronin
Antwon
Thee Oh Sees – Floating Coffin
Cass McCombs – Big Wheel and Others
Sonny and the Sunsets – Antenna to the Afterworld
Great American Music Hall
Hemlock Tavern
The Independent