Video: Matthew Stone
If you haven’t yet seen the Gareth Pugh Pitti 2011 film by Ruth Hogben, watch it now. Even if you aren’t into fashion, just press play and listen. The music direction is by Matthew Stone and features Anton Coppola’s Ascension (think Dracula). Stone is Pugh’s go to man for scoring his shows.
A Bit of Bay Area DJ Scene History
Unlimited Creations: Filipino Mobile DJs of the Bay Area
Bay Area DJ history is at times elusive unless you’re from the area, so learning a bit about how different scenes and groups formed is always very cool. And better yet, learning of its cultural influence on friends is even cooler.
Morning Beat: Now Approaching Midnite
Ease into the week with the mellow reggae sounds of Midnite. The bad from St. Croix returns to The Independent for two shows tonight and tomorrow.
Video: Magnetic Man “Getting Nowhere” ft. John Legend
BMX bike tricks, old people with weird eyes, an urban horseback rider with a sword and no face, plus a John Legend cameo — It doesn’t get much better than this. Looking sharp Magnetic Man! Your sure to hear and see plenty more after this UK-based trio touches down for its U.S. live debut at Coachella in April.
Morning Beat: Club Night
The clubs are going off tonight as the weekend finally arrives. Check out a few of the highlights.
Show Preview: Baths @ 103 Harriet
The first Bay Area Low End Theory at 103 Harriet makes its debut tomorrow night with Baths, the Anticon producer who caused a stir with his Cerulean EP this past summer.
Hot Track: Luke Rathborne “Dog Years”
We’re not sure if Luke Rathborne is worthy of the John Lennon and Elliott Smith comparisons bestowed upon him by at least one other publication, but “Dog Years” sure is a nice little ditty for a sunny afternoon. Kind of makes you want to stop what you are doing and roll around in the grass for awhile. Look out for rathborne’s two new EPs Dog Years and I Can be One.
[audio:http://lukerathborne.com/Dog%20Years%20-%20Luke%20Rathborne.mp3] Luke Rathborne “Dog Years”
Morning Beat: An Uprising
Whether you’re looking for a party in the club, a great show, or something uniquely San Francisco, there are plenty of distractions tonight to help you put this past week behind you and welcome the weekend.
Album Stream: Cold War Kids – Mine is Yours
Chomping at the bit for the new Cold War Kid’s album that’s due out next Tuesday? Well fear not, because the full album Mine Is Yours is available for streaming now for free.
Album Review: John Vanderslice
John Vanderslice – White Wilderness
Released on Dead Oceans January 25, 2011
John Vanderslice is the Timmy Lincecum of the San Francisco music scene. Though slightly older and favoring a croquet mallet to a baseball bat, Vanderslice is just as much of a hometown hero to many and provides just as much — if not more — of an escape for listeners and show goers alike.
Coachella 2011 Lineup Announced!
*Update: 3 day passes are now sold out
The days of predictions for this year’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival are over. That’s right folks, the moment has finally arrived! As always the headliners aren’t always the biggest reasons to the travel hundreds of miles away from civilization to the dry desert of Indio California. Although Kings of Leon, Arcade Fire and Kanye West will be drawing large crowds from all over the country we’re excited to see Empire of the Sun, the triumphant return of Death From Above 1979, Cold War Kids, Animal Collective, Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti, Broken Social Scene, PJ Harvey, The Presets, She Wants Revenge, HEALTH, Yelle, Menomena, Fat Freddy’s Drop, Thao and the Get Down Stay Down, Cold Cave, Glasser, Moving Units, and Skrillex.
Of course we’ll be making a trip to Indio…know anyone who has an extra spot in their van?
April 15th, 16th & 17th in Indio, CA
Full Lineup and ticket info:
The Decemberists Live (Online) at Lunch
The Decemberists are getting major props from national media outlets for their latest country-influenced album, The King is Dead. What’s all the hype about? Find out for yourself with a live video webcast during the lunch hour today.
Morning Beat: Full Moon Musings
There’s a full moon tonight in San Francisco, and what better time to unwind, recharge, and expand your aural surroundings. The night is alive with two local acts that push the limits of their respective genres.
Hot Track: Chromeo “I’m Not Contagious”
Get pumped for Chromeo’s upcoming gig at the Fox Theater with “I’m Not Contagious,” off of the duo’s iTunes Live from Montreal release that was just made available today. Tix are still available for their February 18th show in Oakland, but act quick, other stops on the tour are already sold out.
[audio:http://pulse.sfstation.com/files/2011/01/Im-not-Contagious.mp3]
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