Treasure Island Q&A: Chromeo
SF Station sat down with P-Thugg of Chromeo hours before their packed Saturday evening set at Treasure Island. He discussed his 16-year friendship with musical soul and bandmate Dave 1, working with idol Daryl Hall, his appreciation for the fans and more.
Q&A: Spank Rock
Prolific Baltimore rapper Spank Rock discusses the long awaited release of his 2011 sophomore album Everything Is Boring and Everyone Is a Fucking Liar, traveling to Berlin to work with the album’s producer Boys Noize, and being a part of Alexander Wang’s T ad campaign with close friend Santigold.
‘Uneasy Listening’ With Anika at The Independent
Geoff Barrow of Portishead was looking for a vocalist for his band Beak>. Enter a young political journalist living between Berlin and Bristol, and three weeks later Anika was created.
Q&A: Ben Tundra of Tundra Dubs Records
Since its beginnings, witch house has been a genre that has either been vehemently dismissed or met with enthusiastic praise. However, Bay Area record label Tundra Dubs, a boutique label that specializes in the subgenre founded by Ben Tundra, has been going strong since it’s inception exactly one year ago.
Q&A: Atom™ at Decibel
While I was in Seattle I got the chance to speak with prolific German producer Uwe Schmidt, aka Atom™. Given his background and the interesting projects he has done, such as his Latin style productions as Señor Coconut
Bikes & Beats with Jon H of Fort Knox Five
Fort Knox Five is one of the biggest movers and shakers in the modern funk music scene and member Jon H regularly excites dancefloors with his infectious beats and fun loving nature. He comes through the Bay Area this Friday to rock the Bikes & Beats benefit party at Public Works along with J Boogie and many others.
DJ Q&A: Steve Aoki
When he was barely 19, Steve Aoki started Dim Mak Records out of his college dorm room. After recently celebrating the label’s 15 year anniversary, Aoki discusses his love of San Francisco, the evolution of Dim Mak, and the label’s new weekly Obey the Kitty party Wednesdays at Vessel.
DJ Q&A: J-Boogie
SF resident J-Boogie has come a long way in the course of his 18-year career. Almost exactly three years ago, SF Station spoke to him just as he was just releasing his sophomore album, Soul Vibrations, which went on to receive much praise and acclaim.
Q&A: Patrick Brown, Different Fur Studios
We sat down recently to chat with Patrick Brown, sound engineer and owner of Different Fur, a Mission District recording studio that has been in business for over 40 years.
Q&A: Star Slinger
Although Darren Williams has been making beats for a while now, he has stirred up attention in the last year with his latest project Star Slinger.
DJ Q&A: DallasK
A young newcomer to the Electro scene, DallasK is making huge moves to the top of the charts with his popular mainstream-style productions while also DJing dancefloors across the country. He hits the Bay Area for the first time at Noble on September 30 in what will surely be the start of something big.
The Californian Brings Summery Surf Sounds to SF
Los Angeles surf rock band The Californian prides itself on being one of the hardest working indie bands in in the South Land. After releasing an EP last year, the five piece band led by singer John Graney has put together a modern-day surf tribute with its debut self-titled album.
LovEvolution Returns This Weekend
This Saturday, the giant musical parade/festival, LovEvolution, returns on the other side of the Bay at its new home outside the Oakland coliseum/arena.
DJ Q&A: Captain Planet
Charlie Wilder, aka Captain Planet, has a new full-length album out this year, Cookin’ Gumbo, which encompasses every aspect of his musical personality. Getting his musical start with punk rock and rap and evolving his career to his now distinctive soul-funk and jazz sounds, Captain Planet’s world travels serve as the source of inspiration.
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