Project Review: Sir Michael Rocks Presents — The Rocks Report
If you’re looking for the definition of the new-school rapper, then you’re going to fall in love with this kid. One half the prolific directors of The Cool Kids, Sir Michael Rocks is one of the best lyrical rappers out.
Live Review: Explosions In The Sky @ The Fox Theater
Explosions In The Sky played to a sold-out crowd last night at The Fox Theater in Oakland and all at once — at least for the duration of their hour-long set — everything seemed to fall into place.
Album Review: Thao & Mirah
It is unclear what drives musicians to collaborate with one another. The best-case scenario involves both artists getting along swimmingly and gathering their combined strengths to create something truly memorable and magical.
Review: The Head and the Heart @ Bottom of the Hill
Two things have always been true: 1) the head and the heart don’t always agree, and 2) when this happens, you can write some damn good folk songs. Last night, Seattle’s The Head and the Heart proved these truths once again.
Jamaica @ The Independent
French electro-rock trio Jamaica returned to San Francisco this week for an excited crowd at The Independent.
Review: Railroad Revival Tour @ Middle Harbor Shoreline Park
Last night the Railroad Revival tour kicked off at Middle Harbor Shoreline Park in Oakland and the 8,000 plaid-wearing audience revelers couldn’t have been more excited.
Album Review: Daedelus – Bespoke
This year’s release from Alfred Darlington as Daedelus proves to be a solid danceable pop production from the likes of this daredevil in the LA beat scene, with a sonic palette featuring a range of styles in instrumentation and a variety of vocalists.
Review: Cypress Hill at The Warfield
The smoke machines were on at the Cypress Hill 4/20 show last night — and by smoke machines we mean the blunted fans who showed up en masse at The Warfield.
Top Five Coachella Moments
With 178 acts, over three days, and weather well into the 90s, it’s a California dream to experience Coachella and all its glory.
Review: Broken Social Scene @ The Warfield
Pulse critic Matt Forsman weighs in on Broken Social Scene’s recent performance at The Warfield.
Review: Rusko
“It’s my 14th birthday today,” a young girl adorned in sequins proclaimed as I walked into Fox Theater’s bathroom. As the gaggle of adolescents screamed in unison, I wasn’t sure if I was actually here to see Rusko, or celebrate a coming of age.
Review: Lauryn Hill with Dave Chappelle
It seemed a bit extreme, driving east on the Bay Bridge en route to Oakland during the final minutes of Wednesday night. But when Dave Chappelle and Lauryn Hill are performing after-hours at a grossly undersized venue, you don’t stop and think it over. You just go.
On Second LP, The Donkeys Kick Ass
San Diego natives The Donkeys are back and more sun-drenched than ever, but please, don’t hold that against them. The band, who caught a lot of flack surrounding their previous release for sounding a bit too southern Cali are back to prove us all wrong.
Album Review: Travis Barker
Travis Barker — Give The Drummer Some
Released by Interscope Records on March 15th
Chances are you are familiar with Travis Barker from his days with Blink-182. Whether you’re a fan of a the tatt’d up drummer, or looking for something new to listen to, Give the Drummer Some, the first solo album released by Barker, is an impressive 16 track compilation of head-banging production.
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