Written By: Jordannah Elizabeth

This Halloween I thought I’d share a sensuously ghostly music video that sparks the dark portals of the imagination (at least it sparks my stark and dark sensibilities.)

There is always a method to my madness and I must be honest and admit that I promised to share this video a week or two ago. But on this rainy Halloween day in San Francisco, I found myself with some time and the inkling to share this eerily poignant music video with you.

SHE OWL‘s self titled music video is perfect for the mood and tone of All Hollows Eve. This is our gift and celebration to you on this festive day. Without further ado – SHE OWL’S SHE OWL.

Noah Berlatsky is a jounalist who has written for Slate, The Atlantic, Wired, Splice Today, the Chicago Reader, Comics Journal and other publications. He is also the editor of the renegade arts and culture website, Hooded Utilitarian.

We asked Noah to share some of his favorite music with us and he did just that. Check out his favorite tracks from strong women who have made an impact in the music world from the past to the present.

Written by: Jordannah Elizabeth

The esoterically potent neo psychedelic band, The Asteroid No. 4 has returned with new album entitled, The Asteroid No.4. I can only guess why they waited this long to put out a self titled record, but I have an inkling that this album is the most personal collection of songs this band has released. Principal singer, Scott Vitt delivers every recorded vocal performance emotively and with sincerity. It is almost as if he is talking to someone, trying to explain something that he can’t quite put into words, but the combination of the music – the instrumental mood that all the members contribute along with the lyrics create Continue reading →

We’re so very honored to have been invited to curate and host a month long residency at Amnesia Music Hall in San Francisco, CA! Every Tuesday in September, we will have a different curator (all of which are promoters, community leaders, performers and artists) host and organize a night of music, art, poetry and fashion to benefit the growth of Publik / Private and its presence in the local and international music and arts community. Event details are below:

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Written By: Jordannah Elizabeth

The thing about writing about bands for a long time is that people start to catch on to what you like. I was pleased to receive word that the Los Angeles based record label run by Rob Campanella of The Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Committee to Keep Music Evil is releasing a new physical album this fall.

Slow Motion Rider is a loud, penetrating psych band that grinds its heels in on the edge of sludgy stoner rock, but also manages to keep your head in the clouds with ringing guitar riffs sailing over an eerie atmospheric sound. The driving bass tones will remind you a bit of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, and the vocal style weaves in and out of their pulsing psych music, smoothly, as if in slow motion. Continue reading →

Publik / Private loves all forms of art and expression. Fashionistas, Noemi and Sara own the innovative online and public fashion pop up shop, Popshop60sand70s. We love what they do because they’ve taken their nomadic, crisp and flashy clothing store and created a brand that allows people to interact with their fascination for vintage style.

Not only are they erecting a physical clothing pop-up shop in San Francisco at Herione on August 2nd, but Noemi and her husband Steve host an ongoing psychedelic party called, The Acid Test where you can dance the night away in your favorite vintage threads to the best throwback music of the ’60s and ’70s! Continue reading →