Google Play Music All Access Takes Aim At Spotify, Rdio
Google announced today the launch of a paid music streaming music service to compete with Spotify, Rdio and other streaming music services.
Kastle’s Guide to San Francisco
Future R&B producer Kastle moved to San Francisco from Pittsburgh for the good vibes and great food and coffee. The producer and DJ performs at the Independent on May 16 as part of his first North America live tour in support of his debut self-titled album.
Album Review: Daft Punk ‘Random Access Memories’
Daft Punk delivers its first official album, Random Access Memories, in eight years after the Grammy award-winning electronic duo fanned the flames with endless teasers suggesting a return to music.
MGMT, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, My Bloody Valentine to Headline LA’s FYF Fest
The 10th annual FYF Fest held at Los Angeles Historic Park on August 24-25 will feature MGMT, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, My Bloody Valentine and more.
Ritual Dubstep Celebrates 3rd Anniversary Tonight
Ritual Dubstep celebrates three years of bass tonight with London-based artists Seven and Square, plus trap DJ Mr Vandal.
The BottleRock Napa Festival Schedule, Giveaway
Updated May 9: The BottleRock festival is well into its second day, but there’s lots more to come over the next three days. We’re giving away a three-day pass for the festival in Napa, good Friday through Sunday. Enter here.
Cinco de Mayo Parties in San Francisco
Cinco de Mayo, a holiday more closely associated these days with tequila, Mexican beer and tacos than Mexico’s independence after French occupation in the 1800s, is back with a weekend full of parties.
Woods and Real Estate to Headline Woodist Festival
American record label Woodist and folkYEAH! announced this year’s lineup for their two-day Woodsist Festival in Big Sur (September 22-23) and a one-day music event Pioneertown (September 28) near Joshua Tree.
Motown on Mondays Celebrates Four-Year Anniversary
The rotating cast of classic soul DJs known as Motown on Mondays host their four-year anniversary party at Cafe Du Nord on Friday April 26 with a full lineup and DJs and bands.
Q&A: Michael Benjamin of Seattle Band Telekinesis
Michael Benjamin Learner is the multi-instrumental mastermind behind Telekinesis, an indie rock band from Seattle coming to Bottom of the Hill on April 24.
Daft Punk’s Release First Single “Get Lucky”
Parisian electronic duo Daft Punk released the first single “Get Lucky” from their upcoming album, Random Access Memories, featuring hip hop music producer and songwriter Pharrell Williams and disco pioneer Nile Rodgers.
A Tribe Called Red Brings ‘Electric Pow Wow’ to SF
Canadian and Native American electronic group A Tribe Called Red formed back in 2008 with a very distinct sound self described as electric pow wow or “pow wow step.” We chatted with member Bear Witness to ask him a few questions about the group, Ottawa and his relationship with Diplo.
420 Parties in San Francisco
It’s not listed on most calendars, but many people in the Bay Area take the 420 holiday seriously. San Francisco venues are celebrating with ganja-friendly parties throughout the city.
Review: Alt-J at The Fillmore
The Mercury Prize-winning British indie rock quartet Alt-J gave an enthralling performance to a packed crowd last night at the Fillmore.
Recent Comments