Formed in 2016, Absolute Darkness is a Death/Thrash band from the San Francisco Bay Area. They combine influences of Cannibal Corpse, Death, and Amon Amarth, with the Bay Area thrash sounds of bands like Testament, Violence, and Exodus to form an unapologetically dark and politically charged sound of their own.
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Formed in 2016, Absolute Darkness is a Death/Thrash band from the San Francisco Bay Area. They combine influences of Cannibal Corpse, Death, and Amon Amarth, with the Bay Area thrash sounds of bands like Testament, Violence, and Exodus to form an unapologetically dark and politically charged sound of their own. Their latest album, Failure of State, has been released on the prestigious Italian label Sliptrick Records. Mark your calendar for Saturday May the 13th at 9pm, get ready to head bang and join us on KALX Live!!

On Wednesday, May 10th @ 2PM, Excuse My French speaks with Nashville based singer-songwriter, Olivia Barton, ahead of their show with Lizzy McAlpine at The Fox Theater in Oakland on Saturday, May 13th.

Orbit 17 is an indie-rock band based in San Jose, CA. Founded by Jamie Brite, Misha Guiffre and Cliff Nichols in 2022, Orbit 17 exploits the capabilities of modern technology while remaining emotionally grounded and accessible. The music explores the conflict between the digital and the analog, and forces the two into an uneasy momentary harmony. Inspired by the psychedelic funk-fusion scene that Jamie grew up with, Orbit 17 drenches these roots in soaring synthesizers, ethereal vocals and raw, expressive guitar work.

Join Excuse My French on Friday, May 5th @ 5PM to hear his recent talk with Greta Kline of NYC based band Frankie Cosmos ahead of their show at The Chapel in SF on Sunday, May 7th.


Singer, songwriter, musician and producer, Caroline Rose, took a moment to sit down with Excuse My French before Rose rolls through SF to play The Fillmore this Wednesday. Tune in on Wednesday, May 3rd @ 2PM to hear the conversation.

KIM is an Oakland based trio exploring the sounds of doom and horror. In 2019, Love Lion released KIM's self-titled cassette, a six song EP on mythology, iconography and monsters like Nero and Freud. Their upcoming album, set to release this summer, is filled with increasingly wild, sprawling and pissed off sounds. From tales of being eaten alive to creatures that seduce, haunt and betray, the band weaves terrifying narratives into sound.

Control Issues recently spoke with vocalist/guitarist/songwriter, Natalie Carol, of Los Angeles band, Valley Queen. Tune in on Tuesday, May 2nd @ 11:30AM to hear their conversation.