Coo Coo Birds Release Debut Album: Don’t Bring Your Boyfriends
A Coo Coo Bird, as defined by specialists of the species, is a type of rock n’ roll animal, “characterized by savage and loud behaviors known to incite frenzy in neighboring populations,” and is also known to be a feared enemy to human mothers and boyfriends.
Review: Frank Ocean at Regency Ballroom
Questions loomed before Frank Ocean’s sold out show last night at the Regency Ballroom, and the adoring fans that filled the venue—some of which lined up for hours before the show—got answers.
Review: The Dum Dum Girls at Slim’s
To people familiar with The Dum Dum Girls, it is no surprise that the quad girl group has been compared to acts like Vivian Girls and Best Coast. They all embody the mix of quintessential California pop, grungier early punk and a nod to ‘60s “bad girl” bands like the Shangri-La’s and the Ronettes.
Review: Best Coast at The Fox Theater Oakland
At Best Coast’s show on Saturday evening at Oakland’s Fox Theater, it was clear that most of the audience was already well familiar with the band’s successful 2010 debut album, Crazy For You.
Review: Roger Waters Relives The Wall at AT&T Park
The Wall has been hailed one of the most theatrical and glorified rock shows since its stage debut with Pink Floyd in 1980. Despite conflicts within the now disbanded Pink Floyd over liberties and rights, whether performed by Pink Floyd in 1980 or Roger Waters in 2012, the show continues to deliver a poignant political message.
Rusko Lights Up the Regency Ballroom
On tour to support his sophomore album Songs, Tuesday night Rusko led a nearly packed Regency Ballroom through the highs and lows of a purely dubstep set.
Review: Gotye at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
“Why isn’t anyone dancing?” That seemed to be the sentiment shared among some of the younger fans in the audience as Gotye’s one-hour set wrapped up just after 10pm last night.
Review: Explosions in the Sky at Palace of Fine Arts
Post-rock instrumental band Explosions in the Sky took the stage at the Palace of Fine Arts on April 16, and a second show on the 17th.
Coachella Weekend 2 Essentials
For those of you who are quivering in anticipation for the upcoming weekend 2 of Coachella, make sure you get some insider tips for maximum enjoyment.
Top 10 Acts of Coachella 2012 Weekend One
With the bad weather of the first round over, it’s time to focus on the highlights and gear up for another wild weekend in the desert. After catching acts of all styles and genres, these are the ones not to miss next time around.
Train Kicks Off SF Tour With High Energy at Cafe du Nord
Train has come a long way since their inception in 1994, their sound, style,and overall presence has grown tremendously, yet one thing remains, their love for San Francisco.
Here We Go Magic Prepare for New Release, SF Show
Brooklyn’s Here We Go Magic know not to keep their audience waiting. Though their new album, A Different Ship (Secretly Canadian), is not due out for another six weeks, the band released a new single and announced a new 7” and pre-order for the new album.
Recap: Cults Invade San Francisco
New York indie pop band Cults brought vintage-inspired upbeat rock to San Francisco this week, with a show at the Great American Music Hall on Wednesday and another at Slim’s the following night.
Live Review: White Rabbits @ The Independent
White Rabbits, a six-piece rhythmically driven rock band hailing from Brooklyn, took over the Independent last night to showcase their new album Milk Famous.
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