Local Scene
BFF.fm DJs and writers report on the Bay Area music scene, from local venues to musicians, artists, and more.
Album review: gloomy june

San Francisco’s own queer emo pop band gloomy june release their debut full length tomorrow! Pre-order now for cathartic pop punk anthems that’ll make you dance, cry, and find yourself. Read More →
Interview: Mae Powell on Her Upcoming Album "Making Room For The Light"

Mae Powell shares about songwriting, creative community and her new album "Making Room For the Light" out on August 15, 2025! Read More →
WTFIFL Episode #65: The Furious Tits on Air!

DJ ShortyRock from BFF.fm show WTFIFL hosts Oakland queer punk band, Furious Tits on episode #65 to talk about music, local punk scene lore, and the venues that keep the scene rolling. Read More →
Baydream: Total Accord Concert Series Preview Playlist

In celebration of the Total Accord x White Crate Celebration of Bay Area Music this weekend, Apple curated a playlist of some fave artists featured on the local music showcase! Listen here. Read More →
Premiere: Dinner Date - "Irrelevant"

San Francisco's favorite supergroup is back under a new name with a freshly familiar debut single. Read More →
Video Premiere: Hectorine's New Music Video "Heart of Stone"

Oakland-based band Hectorine premieres their new music video "Heart of Stone" right here on BFF.fm! The song is from their new album, Arrow of Love, which releases on Friday, May 23! Read More →
SF Retro Interview with Ellie Stokes of Grooblen
Tune in to the latest episode of SF Retro to hear Davia speak with Ellie Stokes, lead singer of Grooblen, ahead of their performances at Total Accord x White Crate's local music fest, May 22-25! Read More →
Album Review: pretty, baby! by Pillowprince
By Lin WillsieRead Lin's album review of Oakland artist Pillowprince's new album "pretty, baby!" released on April 25th, 2025. Read More →
BFF.fm Co-Presents: Bay Beats at the Bandshell on May 3

Join us and the San Francisco Public Library this Saturday, May 3, for a FREE SHOW at the Golden Gate Bandshell featuring Mae Powell, PIWAI, and The Grease Traps. Read More →
Premiere: Forest Floor - The City Limits

There is an undeniable drama in the way Forest Floor engages in a compositional tug-of-war between pop and noise, chaos and order. Read More →