Most Viewed New Year’s Eve 2012-2013 Parties
It’s no secret, San Francisco loves to party. New Year’s Eve in SF is the destination for many international travelers and it’s easy to see why. There are over 100 events featuring a wide range of entertainment options including: world-renowned DJ’s, popular comedians, circus performances, the symphony, live music… and of course, you can’t have NYE without Fireworks!
Howlin’ Rain and Vetiver Look Back on 2012
Local rockers Howlin’ Rain and Vetiver are celebrating New Year’s in San Francisco with a three-night stand at Café du Nord this week, ending with a gig on Monday that will ring in the New Year.
Q&A: K Theory Gear up for Wintersalt
Dustin and Dylan of Bay Area electronic production duo K Theory have been making hits as well as touring the states steady throughout 2012 with their hard yet melodic tunes. They play their first large music festival this weekend at Wintersalt and we spoke to Dylan as they geared up for the performance.
Q&A Toro y Moi
Chaz Bundick, better known as Toro y Moi, has been dominating indie music airwaves since 2010 and releases his third studio album Anything in Return this January. We spoke to the Berkeley resident about life in the Bay Area, his new sound and collaborations with hip hop.
How to Eat Like 2 Chainz
We’re used to seeing flashy cars, jewelry and hot girls from rappers on Instagram, but few put as much time into documenting their diet than 2 Chainz.
Initial Noise Pop 2013 Lineup Announced
San Francisco’s Noise Pop festival turns 21 next year with a confirmed lineup that includes Amon Tobin, Bear Mountain, DIIV and Toro y Moi.
Weekend Recap: Stevie Wonder Calls Just to Say…
Over the weekend, the party dedicated to Stevie Wonder WONDER-Full got a special surprise when the legend himself called in to say and sing a few words to the Mezzanine audience. Young or old, black or white, it’s clear to see how much of an impact his music makes in the hearts of many.
Trouble Man: T.I. Discusses New Album in San Francisco
Sitting on the 15th floor of the Clift Hotel, Atlanta rapper T.I. is in good spirits on a gloomy San Francisco day as he discusses his latest album Trouble Man: Heavy is the Head, and rightfully so.
V-Nasty and Kreayshawn Beef on Twitter
The White Girl Mob – once consisting of Kreayshawn, V-Nasty and Lil’ Debbie – has seen its share of controversy over the past two years as critics doubted their musical abilities and sales reports have come up slim. This time though we’re seeing a battle of words between members V-Nasty and Kreayshawn which transpired on Twitter during the day on Sunday.
Preview: Just Blaze
This Friday 12/7, producer extraordinaire Just Blaze hits the decks at The New Parish for a special one-off Winter Edition of The 45 Sessions. Supporting him will be local DJs Shortkut, DJ Platurn, DJ E DA BOSS, DJ Enki, DJ Saurus. Although his name might not be familiar to some, he is best known for producing tracks such as Cam’ron’s “Oh Boy,” Jay-Z’s “Girls, Girls, Girls,” and Beanie Sigel and Freeway’s “Rock the Mic.”
The Best Rap Songs of 2012
2012 was a good year for rap music. Fresh faces like Kendrick Lamar and 2 Chainz (a long time bench player with Ludacris’s Disturbing the Peace squad) made a major impact, while industry vets like Kanye West, El-P and Nas all returned with quality releases.
New Song: Trackademicks and 1-O.A.K.
Trackademicks and 1-O.A.K. – of the Bay Area’s Honor Roll Crew – have fused their respective producing and singing talents to form 2 Player Co-Op with their first EP Lovelorn set for release December 10. The first leak off of the cover album is a soothing, funky take on LCD Soundsystem’s “Someone Great.”
Giveaway: Win Tickets to 2 Chainz at the Warfield
In a year full of quality hip-hop releases and big headlines, rapper Two Chainz arguably stands in front of the pack with his debut solo album hitting No. 1 on the Billboard charts and hit features with everyone from Big Krit to Kanye and Drake.
Q&A: Adam Duritz of Counting Crows
Adam Duritz has been writing songs and leading the Berkeley-formed Counting Crows for over two decades and seven albums. The band is currently touring the country and performs at the Masonic Center on Tuesday, November 20.
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