New Video: Moe Green “707″
One of the most hyped new hip hop artists out, Moe Green debuts an R&B-tinged video the week his new EP Lionheart drops.
Thao & Mirah’s Guide to SF
With a pair of acoustic guitars, interesting melodic exchanges, and a little production help from tUnE-yArDs’ Merrill Garbus, Thao Nguyen and Mirah Yom Tov Zeitlyn, both well known for separate projects, have joined forces at Thao & Mirah to spread some summer love with a new album and a homecoming show in SF this Thursday.
John Vanderslice & Magik*Magik Orchestra at The Herbst Theater
John Vanderslice celebrated the three-year anniversary of Magik*Magik Orchestra on Friday by performing two dazzling sets backed by the 30-piece ensemble and choir at the Herbst Theater. To say it was magical is an understatement. To say it was Magik*Magik-al is pretty much on point.
Preview: Joe Bataan
This Friday at Milk there will be a very special free meet and greet with the legendary “King of Latin Soul” Joe Bataan. Come say hello and get down to some rare grooves from local DJs Vinylrichie, Guillermo, Alan Thayer and The Souleros.
It’s Official: LovEvolution Returns in 2011
Get your candy bracelets out and fuzzy vests dry cleaned, it’s time for one of the largest and most anticipated events of the year…that’s right dance music lovers, LovEvolution is back! This year’s festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 24th.
Hot Video Edit : Mungo Jerry – “In The Summertime” (DJ Platurn Remix)
We’re all about showing love to our local DJs, so take a look at this new remix from Oakland Faders’ DJ Platurn.
Where to Dance this Weekend
You’d think this weekend everyone would be laying low in preparation for next week’s Pride festivities but SF never stops dancing and there are plenty of options for rhythm-lovers of all types.
Yacht’s Utopia and Dystopia
Indie-pop duo Yacht is back and bringing a little science fiction with them. Made up of inventive gal rockers Jona Bechtolt and Claire L. Evans, the duo has released two songs from its forthcoming album, Shangri-La, set to release on June 21st.
DJ Q&A: Bachelors of Science
Bay Area-based trio Bachelors of Science consists of Phil “Rene,” Chris “Doe Boy,” and the most recent addition of Lukeino. In 2008, their debut album, Science Fiction became on the best-selling drum ‘n’ bass albums of all time.
New Video: Heavy Dubstep from Benga
One of Britain’s dubstep originators and masters, Benga drops a deep new video for his song “Smack Your Bitch Up” on the verge of his upcoming local performance.
Zach Rogue Discusses New Project
Zach Rogue, best known as the front man of local indie giants Rogue Wave, is branching out with a new project, Release The Sunbird. We caught up with him to get the story behind the transition from heavy wave to free bird recording in middle America.
Week in Photos
Blowin’ up like you thought it would, Blow Up celebrated its sixth anniversary this past weekend at DNA Lounge, plus photos from the Friendly Fires Show, Rock ‘n’ Roll Beer Bust, Dispatch’s Greek Theater gig, and more.
Hot Track: Nas “Nasty”
Nasir Jones is back and he brought his Illmatic flow back with him. If you ask anybody on the street about Nas, they should reply “Top 5 rappers dead or alive”.
New Mixtape: Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears
Following the March release of Austin’s neo-blues band Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears’ third full studio album, Scandalous, Mad Decent Records mixmaster Derek Allen aka DJA infused their sound with hip hop rhythms to produce a hot new mixtape, Livin’ in the Jungle.
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