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.
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.
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.
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.
Northern Nights Music Festival Brings EDM Party to Humboldt
Northern Nights, a new outdoor music festival on the boarder of Humboldt and Mendocino makes it’s debut in July with electronic heavyweights Gladkill, Minnesota and Sugarpill and several more acts.
Ho Hey! The Lumineers Announce America’s Cup Pavilion Concert
Denver-folk rock band The Lumineers announced they will return to San Francisco on September 25 to perform at America’s Cup Pavilion.
Outside Lands Organizers Annnounce New Vegas Festival
Berkeley based concert promoter Another Planet Entertainment, organizers of Outside Lands Music Festival, is trying out a new market this fall with the Killers, Kings of Leon, Beck and about 50 other acts at the Life is Beautiful Festival in Las Vegas.
Interview: Juicy J Gets Trippy in SF
With last year’s breakout mixtape Blue Dream and Lean and the hit “Bandz A Make Her Dance,” Three 6 Mafia rapper Juicy J has emerged the unofficial spokesman for lean and molly party rap and what he brands the “trippy movement.”
Photos: Destroid at The Warfield
Destroid, a new collaboration project with EDM stars Excision, Downlink and drummer KJ Sawka from the band Pendulum, made its live debut to a packed house at the Warfield over the weekend.
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