Welcome to The Fairfax Sound Machine
We make music. We make records. In Fairfax, California.
Upcoming shows
6/20/26 – Identical Homes @ Redeye Laboratories in Ferndale, CA
8/29/26 – Identical Homes @ Smiley’s Saloon in Bolinas, CA
Newest Release
The new album from Shuteye Unison 'Heavy Crush'. Six new songs pressed on clear vinyl with a full-color jacket.
Record Shop
Featured Vinyl
Identical Homes
Phaedra Set
12" Full color Picture Disc
Shuteye Unison
Our Future Selves
12" Trans. Green Vinyl
Built for the Sea
Milnesium
12" Trans. Blue Vinyl
Shuteye Unison
Heavy Crush
12" Clear Vinyl
Stream Our Music
We prefer streaming on Bandcamp, but all other streaming options are available.
Identical Homes
Shuteye Unison
Built for the Sea
The Rum Diary
Browse Our Vinyl Collection
Buy Records Directly from Bay Area Independent Bands
Explore a curated collection of releases from these Bay Area bands: Identical Homes, The Rum Diary, Shuteye Unison, and Built for the Sea. These artists share roots in Northern California’s independent music scene, creating genre-blending work across ambient, post-rock, indie, and experimental sounds.
Artists
- Identical Homes – Ambient electronic, noise-pop with layered synth and guitar textures.
- The Rum Diary – Post-rock meets shoegaze; dynamic, and rhythmically complex.
- Shuteye Unison – A heavy, melodic combination of post-hardcore, shoegaze, and experimental indie.
- Built for the Sea – Lush, cinematic rock with atmospheric vocals and rich arrangements.
Why Buy Here
- Direct support for independent musicians
- Exclusive and out-of-print releases
- Fast, secure shipping from the Bay Area