Dept. of Ways & Means

San Francisco's Dept. of Ways and Means was founded by local heartthrob and man-about-town Tom Welsh. With just a handful of releases under his belt, Welsh has proven his keen ear for quality and variety. Keep an eye out for this up-and-coming label.

Adam Elk
Adam Elk's infectious pop songs might make you forget you're staring at a computer screen right now. They take you outside, onto the streets, and into the park. Before you know it, you'll feel like it's Saturday morning and you're strolling through the farmers' market.

Labello - 1998


Joe Buck
If you're looking to get drunk, look no further than Joe Buck. Grease up that elbow and get ready to slug a few back while enjoying the country sounds of this rowdy cousin to groups like The Court and Spark and Old 97's.

Remember The Alimony


Laughing Stock
Each Laughing Stock song is an adventure. You may not always know where their meandering post-rock compositions are going to take you, but you'll always be glad to go along for the ride.

Laughing Stock - 1999


Quagmire
Quagmire might just be the next big thing. They've created a mix of distorted guitars, tight drumming, and infectious vocal harmonies that could very well land them at the top of the charts. Hear it here first.

Quagmire