The Fine Print: A Guide to Coachella’s Undercard
The Coachella Festival poster is filled with recognizable bands like Justice, Snoop Dogg, Bon Iver and the Shins, but what about those itsy bitsy bands on the lineup that were good enough to be invited but maybe you’ve only heard of once or twice or never? Here’s our guide to the Coachella Fine print, bands that might not stand out but certainly should not be missed.
Six New Artists to Watch From SXSW
From the amazing BBQ to the rocking parties at Hype Hotel and Fader Fort, and performances by everyone from Skrillex to Bruce Springstein, SXSW in Austin was a pretty honky-tonk good time. While there were just too many good shows to name, here are six of our favorite new artists.
Preview: Punch Brothers at The Fillmore
The quirky bluegrass quintet, Punch Brothers, are making a pit stop at The Fillmore on March 8, and it’s sure to be a honky-tonk good time.
James Blake Fans Piece Together Live album
The Tumblr site simply titled James-Blake, a fan site dedicated to the post-dubstep heartthrob himself, is offering an unofficial, 15-track album featuring takes from all of Blake’s releases, recorded live in concert, on radio or from TV appearances.
San Francisco Bluegrass & Old-Time Festival Brings 10 Days of Music
With more than 30 shows planned at numerous small clubs around the Bay Area, the 13th annual San Francisco Bluegrass & Old-Time festival kicks off February 10th.
Bon Iver announces Spring Tour
Bon Iver is back on the road this Spring. If you haven’t had the chance to see them live yet, I suggest you do. Their performances are just plain gorgeous.
Artist to Watch: Michael Kiwanuka
London born soul singer Michael Kiwanuka is turning heads left and right, and he hasn’t even released a full-length album yet.
Keep it Local: Five Bay Area Acts and their Upcoming Shows
Looking to rock out in the New Year? Show your support for these five awesome acts from around the bay:
Arcade Fire Releases New Interactive Video
Arcade Fire released a new video for its wildly popular hit “Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains)” from their most recent album, The Suburbs. Like the video for “We Used To Wait,” Arcade Fire asks us to participate in an interactive version of the video in which fans dictate the movements of the characters on screen by dancing in front of their webcam.
Justice Pre-Sale Tickets Available Starting Today
Justice announced their U.S. tour dates, and you’ll be happy to know the Frenchmen are making at stop at The Fox Theater in Oakland on April 17th. Pre-sale tickets are available starting December 8 with the password “mua.” Regular ticket sales begin on December 11.
Album Review: Amy Winehouse, ‘Lioness: Hidden Treasures’
It’s hard not to feel mixed emotions listening to Lioness: Hidden Treasures, the first posthumous compilation album by Amy Winehouse after her death earlier this year.
Top 5 Holiday Albums of 2011
It’s the holiday season. There, I said it. You’ve probably been unwilling to admit it ever since Starbucks debuted their minty winter flavors and Macy’s decked the halls with multi-colored bulbs on an astonishingly early date this year. Well, now that you’ve digested your turkey and Cyber Monday is a thing of the past, there are no excuses for a bah humbug attitude. It’s officially time to get in the holiday spirit, you little grinches. Thankfully, there are five awesome new holiday albums that will get you and your loved ones ready to do the jingle bell rock.
Video: Florence + The Machine, “No Light, No Light”
On the heels of the release of an epic sophomore album, Florence + The Machine have released the video for “No Light, No Light”, a beautiful song about a love at the end of its road.
Review: Drop Apollo @ Boom Boom Room
The SF-based soul quintet, Drop Apollo, rocked the Boom Boom Room on Tuesday night, giving fans a taste of what is next to come from the group. They released a 5-song EP in August, entitled “New King”, which they describe as “pop-funk.”
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