Music
Taylor Listens: Qing Qi's "Emotionally Intelligent"
By Taylor WatsonLyrically, Qing represents women of color, single mothers, feminine hustlers, and survivors. This is especially true on her 2020 album “Emotionally Intelligent” that dropped last October. Read More →
The BFF.fm Top 30 Local Albums of 2020
By Theresa PhanDespite, well, EVERYTHING...2020 was an incredible year for Bay Area music. We've rounded up the top 30 most played local albums on BFF.fm. Get lost in hours of great music made right in your backyard and find your new favorite! Read More →
“Do you have a secret?” – An interview with Quentel the Cryptid’s Sean M.
By SashaBay Area-based musician and multi-media artist Sean M. discusses their new Quentel the Cryptid album "Shadow Box" and their collaborative art practice WitchCentipede with illustrator Elly Russell. Read More →
Taylor Listens: Heirmax Jordan's New EP "AS IF"
By Taylor WatsonThis album gives you raw talent from a Bay Area creative who creates simply for himself, honestly and authentically. Read More →
Taylor Listens: OHMi the Homie (home edition interview)
By Taylor Watson"Hip Hop is [about] being able to tell your story, with an understanding that nobody can tell it quite like you, because it is your experience...It's about being unique, being clever, being stylish, and still being understood at the same time." Read More →
Taylor Listens: Dyfyant's Beat Medley Breakdown
By Taylor WatsonTaylor Listens to Bay Area nomad Dyfyant: "In this day and age, we may want to untether the art from the artist themselves. Yet, I do believe diving into the psyche of your favorite artist can open up a portal of connection." Read More →
Give Our DJs a Bandcamp Boost
By Cosmic AmandaOn Friday, March 20th Bandcamp will forgo their share of revenue from sales so that every artist gets a boost. While you're looking for a few artists to support, please consider these bands, which all feature a current or former BFF.fm DJ. Read More →
Five bands to give your money to during this apocalyptic time
By Space AbuelaA lot of people are at a financial loss, and a lot don't know how to help, but one easy way is by listening to music. Read More →
Casually Crying - Sweet T's Best Albums of 2019
By Sweet TThere has been so much great new music this year. Here's a list with some of my top favorites! Read More →
Sonny Smith Talks REVENGE!
By Cosmic AmandaSonny Smith dropped by Alley Cat Radio to chat with DJ Catsanova about Rocks in Your Head Revenge Night at the Balboa Theatre THIS Thursday (awesome bands! Bang trims!) Have a listen! Read More →