Q&A: Anya Kvitka from Anya and the Get Down
Anya Kvitka and her band, Anya and the Get Down, are one of the few bands to emerge out of San Jose’s music scene in recent years to gain a following outside of the South Bay.
Mount Kimbie Moves Beyond Dubstep
Two-piece UK electronic duo Mount Kimbie are currently touring the U.S. to promote their recently released minimal and progressive album Cold Spring Fault Less Youth, a uniquely ambient follow-up to their highly-acclaimed 2010 debut album Crooks and Lovers.
Jay-Z Announces New Album, Samsung Buys 1 Million Copies
Jay-Z unexpectedly announced his 12th studio album will be released July 4 last night during a TV advertisement that aired during the the NBA Finals.
Dita Von Teese Returns With ‘Burlesque: Strip Strip Hooray’
Dita Von Teese, the biggest name in American burlesque, returns to San Francisco this month for the second year of her Burlesque: Strip Strip Hooray tour at the Fillmore.
Photos: Trap City at Temple
Trap City was back with Kennedy Jones, Stooki Sound and Smookie Illson for a party at Temple over the weekend.
First Impressions of Yeezus, the New Kanye West Album Leaked Today
Kanye West’s sixth studio album Yeezus, was unexpectedly leaked today, just a few days before the scheduled release date on June 18.
Sasquatch! Expands to Two Weekends
Sasquatch! Music Festival in Washington State announced today it is following in Coachella’s footsteps with a two-weekend festival planned for 2014.
Free Block Party Coming to 20th Street on August 24
A collective of local businesses announced a free, family-friendly music event along the 20th street corridor in the Mission between Harrison and Bryant streets on August 24.
Report: Bay Area Soul Singer Darondo Passes Away
Bay Area soul singer Darando, who remained a mystery to record collectors for nearly 25 years before re-emerging in 2007, has passed away, according to Ubiquity Records.
Outside Lands DJ Lineup Announced
Outside Lands organizers announced the lineup today for the Dome by Heineken, a bubble of dance music in the middle of the festival grounds with a full DJ schedule.
Converse Brings a Week of Free Shows to Slim’s
For five nights later this month, Converse shoe company will take over Slim’s for a free “Represent” concert series with Hot Chip, Deltron 3030, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and more.
Just Be headlines Blick’s Mix at Public Works
Another edition of Blick’s Mix continues Friday with headliner Just Be, formerly known as Bushwacka! of Layo & Bushwacka! fame.
Apple Reveals iTunes Radio Streaming Music Service
At their annual Worldwide Developer’s Conference in San Francisco, Apple unveiled iTunes Radio, a new free Internet radio service that streams digital music over a data connection rather than storing songs on devices.
Report: 2 Chainz Robbed In San Francisco
2 Chainz, one of the top rappers out, was robbed at gunpoint Sunday afternoon in San Francisco before he performed at KMEL’s Summer Jam concert, according to reports.
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