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Q&A: Anya Kvitka from Anya and the Get Down

Q&A: Anya Kvitka from Anya and the Get Down

Anya Kvitka and her band, Anya and the Get Down, are one of the few bands to emerge out of San Jose’s music scene in recent years to gain a following outside of the South Bay.

SF Giants to Host Metallica Night

SF Giants to Host Metallica Night

Posted by Carlos Olin Montalvo on Feb 18, 2013

AT&T is often an electric scene during Giants games, but the ballpark for the reigning World Series champions should reach a new level of intensity this season when the team hosts “Metallica Night.”

Photos: Feed Me With Teeth at Regency Ballroom

Photos: Feed Me With Teeth at Regency Ballroom

Posted by Matt Crawford on Feb 18, 2013

While Swedish House Mafia was holding court for five nights at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, a few blocks away, Feed Me With Teeth drew big crowds with a two-night dance party at the Regency Ballroom.

Valentines Tunes: Rhye

Valentines Tunes: Rhye

Posted by Christina Li on Feb 14, 2013

It’s a great day in this city of love, and whether you have a Valentine or not, there’s really no excuse to listen to sappy, sad, or just plain angsty tunes. To the rescue is some immaculately produced, sensuous pop from two indie-music veterans: Robin Hannibal, a Danish songwriter-producer, and Michael Milosh, a Canadian songwriter.

Review: Swedish House Mafia ‘One Last Tour’ in San Francisco

Review: Swedish House Mafia ‘One Last Tour’ in San Francisco

Posted by Matt Crawford on Feb 14, 2013 | 2 Comments

At the top of their game, Swedish House Mafia kicked off their farewell tour, “One Last Tour,” Wednesday with a massive party at Bill Graham Civic center.

Four Hot Valentine’s Day Dance Parties

Four Hot Valentine’s Day Dance Parties

Posted by Carlos Olin Montalvo on Feb 12, 2013 | One Comment

For those looking for new romance or a little more than a romantic dinner for Valentine’s Days this year, there are lots of parties this Thursday to accompany the holiday.

Monday Mix: Blazing Session’s 45 Mix

Monday Mix: Blazing Session’s 45 Mix

Posted by Christina Li on Feb 11, 2013

Start your week off with an amazing new soul mix from the Bay’s own E Da Boss released in anticipation for the 3-year anniversary of The 45 Sessions this Friday, 2/15.

2013 Grammy Award Winners List

2013 Grammy Award Winners List

Posted by Matt Crawford on Feb 10, 2013

Spoiler alert: Here’s the list of Grammy award winners for the show airing now on the West Coast, filmed earlier today at the Staples Center.

Valentine’s Day with SF’s Rising Holly Herndon at Future Perfect

Valentine’s Day with SF’s Rising Holly Herndon at Future Perfect

Posted by Paloma Ortiz on Feb 9, 2013

Holly Herndon is San Francisco’s latest up-and-coming artist since her debut full length, Movement, has gathered attention from the likes of media outlets such as Pitchfork, NPR, Fact Magazine, and The Fader.

Photos: Baauer’s Harlem Shake at 1015 Folsom

Photos: Baauer’s Harlem Shake at 1015 Folsom

Posted by Matt Crawford on Feb 8, 2013 | 2 Comments

Brooklyn producer Baauer had 1015 Folsom packed and doing the Harlem Shake all night last night. Our guy on the scene, Luis Rocha, was there to catch the action.

Q&A: Justin Young of the Vaccines

Q&A: Justin Young of the Vaccines

Posted by Anthony Presti on Feb 8, 2013

The Vaccines may have gotten lost in the shuffle of Interpol and The Strokes, but don’t count out this English Indie band as the wild card. On their first headlining American tour to support their album Coming of Age, the Vaccines make a stop at The Fillmore on February 15th.

Noise Pop Festival Highlights

Noise Pop Festival Highlights

Posted by Anthony Presti on Feb 7, 2013 | 2 Comments

The Noise Pop Festival is looming and ready to bring a cornucopia of events scattered throughout the Bay Area from February 26th to March 3rd.

Review: David Grohl’s “Sound City” Film

Review: David Grohl’s “Sound City” Film

Posted by Carlos Olin Montalvo on Feb 5, 2013

Following success at the Sundance Film Festival, Dave Grohl’s rock documentary, Sound City: Reel to Reel, is showing at San Francisco’s Roxie Theatre through tomorrow.

MOM DJs Bring Weekly Soul Happy Hour to Harlot

MOM DJs Bring Weekly Soul Happy Hour to Harlot

Posted by Carlos Olin Montalvo on Feb 4, 2013

Expanding after success with their Motown on Mondays parties, the MOM DJs welcome the weekend each Friday at Harlot with an after-work party featuring classic soul and more.

Live Review: Ben Folds Five at The Fillmore

Live Review: Ben Folds Five at The Fillmore

Posted by Keith Bernstein on Feb 4, 2013

Ben Folds and his group “Ben Folds Five” played an energetic, extremely musical, extremely tight show for almost two hours last week at The Warfield.