The Soft Moon Gets Primal on ‘Zeros’
“I never intended for this to even get to where it’s at now,” says Luis Vasquez, discussing his band The Soft Moon, a post-punk outfit of which he is essentially the nucleus, playing the role of frontman, sole songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and visionary.
Pussy Riot Releases New Song and Translated Lyrics
We’ve seen the photos of the three detained Russian women who make up 3/4 of the Russian punk band Pussy Riot.
Ty Segall Releases First Single From Twins
With his reputation for rapid-fire releases, Ty Segall has put out yet another new single, a teaser taste of his upcoming LP (his third project of the year thus far) Twins, to be released on October 9th via Drag City.
Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs @ The Independent
From Lady Gaga to KISS, so often a musician’s career is sparked by the fascination associated with their physical image, but it doesn’t take much to look past the facade and hear the talent that made the image successful in the first place.
Coo Coo Birds Release Debut Album: Don’t Bring Your Boyfriends
A Coo Coo Bird, as defined by specialists of the species, is a type of rock n’ roll animal, “characterized by savage and loud behaviors known to incite frenzy in neighboring populations,” and is also known to be a feared enemy to human mothers and boyfriends.
The Fresh & Onlys Announce New Album
Just over two years ago, San Francisco psychedelic rock group The Fresh & Onlys were one of the city’s favorite best-kept secrets.
Rock Make Announces 2012 Lineup
It’s a well known fact that music festivals, small and large, have become one of the most popular pastimes of this decade.
John Vanderslice Covers David Bowie Live
To pull off covering a David Bowie album in its entirety, an artist has to have more than just confidence and skill. The performance must have a quality that salutes Bowie’s notoriety, while at the same time giving the album a unique tone.
Joanna Newsom Added to Treasure Island Lineup
Northern California native Joanna Newsom was added to the Treasure Island 2012 lineup today. The multi-talented harpist, pianist and singer-songwriter likes to keep a relatively low profile;
New Order Announces Bay Area Show
Synth-pop, post-punk group New Order announced their first U.S. tour since 2005, and the first stop is at Oakland’s Fox Theater.
The Railroad Revival Tour Brings Willie Nelson & More to Oakland
A celebration of the American tradition of railroads and the music and art that emerged from the camaraderie of traveling across the country by train, the Railroad Revival Tour has announced the dates and lineup of its second annual tour.
Rin Tin Tiger Releases Debut LP
San Francisco trio Rin Tin Tiger, winners of SF Station event The Lineup earlier this year, is ready to unleash its first full album, Toxic Pocketbook, on July 24.
The Dodos Headline Noisette, Noise Pop’s New Festival
It seems like every major music festival these days boasts not only their lineup of bands, but also a selection of quality eats to fill up on between set times.
Band of Horses to Release New Album This Fall
Its official – the Grammy nominated, American indie-rock group Band of Horses has announced that their latest album, Mirage Rock, will be released on September 18th via Columbia Records.
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