Blog: The Bay Bridged

Many Bay Area music fans may not yet be familiar with Brooklyn prog-rockers Fang Island , being that the trio made just its second San Francisco stopover, Tuesday at the Great American Music Hall, since releasing a debut album in 2010. But anyone looking for a happier, less paranoid take on Muse should give a listen to Fang Island’s sophomore album Major . Like Muse, Fang Island specialize in grand, over-the-top music statements – from anthemic guitars, neoclassical piano flourishes and sing-alongs to lyrics not yet widely known. [...]