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.
Album Review: Lia Ices
Lia Ices — Grown Unknown
Released on Jagjaguwar 1/25/11
It is no easy task to try and describe Brooklyn’s latest breakout sensation Lia Ices. After some hunting around, I discovered I was not alone with this sense of confused wonder and adulation. The New York Times describes her as “pristinely strange”; Pitchfork marvels at her ability to “flit gracefully between sultry, come-hither coos and emotive yelps,” comparing her to Cat Power, Feist and Tori Amos; and Spin.com takes the cake with this wholly referential and cutting-edge comparison, “Joanna Newsom’s pot-smoking, college-dropout sister.”
Mew Looks Back
Danish trio, Mew, is taking a look back at +15 years in the business with a new compilation album, Eggs Are Funny, featuring tracks from the band’s five studio albums, plus one new track. Listen to the new song and check out the track listing after the jump.
Full Lineup For Noise Pop 2011
2011 is quickly shaping up to be a good year. Noise Pop Festival is right around the corner, and after an early lineup announcement in December, the festival has confirmed it’s full lineup for February.
The World’s A Mess
I jumped at the opportunity to see X perform at Slim’s last week. Never having seen them as a youth, I was a little wary that the time that passed since their heyday in the 80s may have been a cruel burden upon their abilities and my memories. But, as I entered the sold out club, I began to feel the energy of the crowd and a tinge of excitement started to creep up my spine.
Sea Of Bees vs The World
I had the pleasure of seeing the Sacramento-based project Sea Of Bees play twice this holiday season (thanks Santa). Once backed by a drummer and lead guitarist, and once solo, standing at a microphone in the middle of a holiday happy hour party filled with revelers drunk on highly alcoholic beer. Both times, I was immediately struck by the voice of Jules Baenziger, the brains and brawn behind Sea Of Bees.
The Year in Rap: Big Boi and Kanye
The year’s best rap albums — and two of the best albums period — were recorded by two emcees due to make a musical impact: Big Boi and Kanye West.
Morning Beat: Best Albums of 2010
With New Year’s just days away and many clubs and venues still quiet in a Christmas slumber, now is the perfect time to reflect on some of the year’s best releases. The annual Best Albums of 2010 list published on SF Station. We collected a few videos from some of the lesser-known acts that made the list.
Girl Talk Keeps Burning with All Day
Even though it’s months away, Girl Talk’s performance at Fox Theater in Oakland (March 18th) is selling quickly. Why? Because the man is still burning up the dance floor with his mashup mixes.
Two Epic Parties
You don’t have to wait until New Year’s for an epic party, just hold out until Saturday and get to one (or both) of these shindigs.
Review: Stornoway @ The Independent
I walked into The Independent last night filled with hopeful desire. No, I was not on the hunt for some arm candy nor was I on the lookout for a certain small batch bourbon that only select bars and clubs in this city carry. I was on edge because I had heard from the headlining band’s publicist that this was their first time in San Francisco, their first time on the West Coast, and their first time touring the United States.
Review: Dandy Warhols @ The Regency Ballroom
Playing mostly tunes from their earlier albums at The Regency Ballroom, the Dandy Warhols were still able to inspire the audience and get everyone dancing.
Ladies Night
No heels required. Leave the black strapless dress at home. Don’t put on your contacts. The Rumpus and Flavorpill are hosting a Ladies Night at the Makeout Room tonight, and you and all your fabulous intellect is all that is required.
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