A big fat JanSport congratulations goes out to our friends Cold Fronts, our 2013 JanSport Battle of the Bands winners. The guys were just signed to Sire Records, a cool imprint of Warner Music Group that’s also home to Teagan & Sarah and Regina Spektor, among many others. The whole JanSport family wishes them luck on their entry to the big leagues! We can’t wait to see their careers take off, and we’re proud to be able to say that we heard ‘em first! [...] Read More >

Follow the guys from SF’s favorite rock & roll band the Stone Foxes as they make their way from SF to SXSW. In this clip, they group checks out Slab City set to Gardens & Villa’s track “Black Hills.” Read More >

JanSport is proud to return in 2013 as a sponsor of the Mountainfilm in Telluride festival. Since 1979, Mountainfilm has been bringing the best in independent films and documentaries to Telluride, Colorado. The festival, held every year over Memorial Day weekend, features a wide range of films, focusing on topics from outdoor adventure, environmental stewardship, and social justice. You can check out a list of the films selected for 2013′s festival here. If you can’t be in Telluride this Memorial Day, make sure to [...] Read More >

JanSport Bonfire Sessions alumn’s Smith Westerns are getting ready to release their new LP, Soft Will on June 25th, and have just put out this video for the first single, “Varsity.” The band has also announced some great summer tour dates, including sets a SF’s Outside Lands Festival and Chicago’s Lollapalooza. Check out the video, and make sure to go back and catch their interview and performance from our Bonfire Sessions in Toronto last June. Read More >

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A big thank you to all of those that came out to our SF Bonfire Sessions event and enjoyed a beautiful evening on Treasure Island with us. Also a big thanks to all of the bands that came and played for us: SAFE, The Stone Foxes, The Fresh and Onlys, and Two Gallants. The weather was stunning, the s’mores were delicious, and the vibe was warm and welcoming. Exactly what you’d expect from San Francisco! Check out some of our favorite photos from the [...] Read More >

The day is here! Doors are at 6 tonight on Treasure Island, with music kicking of with SAFE at 7. Remember- you MUST be on our RSVP list, and have RSVP’ed after 12pm yesterday to enter. No Exceptions. Also, an RSVP does not guarantee entrance, so please arrive early to avoid getting turned away due to capacity problems. You can find more information here about how to catch the free shuttle from SF. Read More >

With the San Francisco Bonfire Sessions coming up this Sunday, we wanted to get to know our headliners, SF’s Two Gallants, a little better. We shot them some questions  and the band’s drummer/vocalist Tyson Vogel kindly took the time to give us some answers.   If you want to come see Two Gallants FOR FREE this Sunday, April 28th (along with The Fresh & Onlys, SAFE, and a special SF guest artist), you need to RSVP here. Doors are at 6pm and you can either drive [...] Read More >

We’re happy to share the latest installment from our ongoing Bonfire Sessions webisode series. Our friends at Noisey just finished up this piece featuring interviews with Japandroids and Divine Fits. You can also check out a video recap of the event here. While you’re in the Bonfire Sessions mood, don’t forget to RSVP for our upcoming event in San Francisco if you’ll be in the Bay. Read More >

Well, you know what they say: if it ain’t broke then don’t fix it. We had such a blast last year at San Francisco’s Treasure Island that we’re bringing the Bonfire Sessions back there for another night of live music under the big sky. Beginning at 6pm on Sunday, April 28th at Treasure Island’s Fog Watch Picnic Area, we’ll have live music from SF locals Two Gallants, The Fresh & Onlys, and Safe, free drinks, free food, free limited edition silk-screen event posters, and the [...] Read More >