Archive section

Timeline & Eras

A structured chronology of BREAD from formation through nightlife and mutual-aid streaming.

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Last updated: 2026-02-28

2014–2015

Formation & Pilot

The project identity takes shape, then quickly moves into recurring public programming in San Francisco.

2015–2016

Residency structure and visual identity tighten while bookings expand into UK/US crossover club networks.

Growth phase includes a stronger resident framework and clear flyer language.
A May 29, 2015 listing confirms mid-2015 public programming cadence.
2016 records cluster around Jlin, Distal, Celestial Trax, Deadboy, Murlo, Rabit, Logos, Mumdance, and partner showcases (Parameter / Sure Thing / Toasted Trax).

2017–2018

Programming moves toward Underground SF while the sonic direction widens toward warmer, diasporic rhythmic frameworks.

2017 timeline markers include DJ J Heat, Mr. Mitch + Kozee, Roska, and Kelman Duran period events.
Context from citywide venue shifts appears in event-level records.
2018 tracks as the final core club-night phase in the current archive model.

2020–2023

The archive pivots from in-room events to fundraising streams and distributed radio programming.

2020–2021 livestream and telethon formats focus on mutual-aid fundraising.
Captured notes align around approximately USD 12K raised across multiple streams.
2022–2023 traces show BREAD FM activity through Internet Public Radio and HKCR.