Kreayshawn Signs to Columbia Records
Love it or hate it, get ready for more “Gucci Gucci” in your life. Kreayshawn, an unsuspecting tattooed-and-pierce 21-year-old white girl from Oakland, just signed with Columbia Records.
Preview: Dave Nada at Lights Down Low
Lights Down Low kicks off a summer of loud parties this Friday night at SOM with a solid lineup of DJs including headliner Dave Nada, the creator of moombahton, a new genre taking the world by storm.
Hot Track: “East Harlem” – Beirut
It’s been four years since the indie-folk Beirut have graced our ears with a new album. This year, they’re coming back with the full-length album The Rip Tide, set for release August 30th. Here’s an upcoming preview with their newest single “East Harlem.”
Preview: Young Widows at Thee Parkside
Louisville’s Young Widows are playing June 10th at Thee Parkside. Like a cage of unleashed demons, the trio’s haunting, persistent patterns will stalk your mind and stick in your ears — and judging by their latest video, there will be blood.
U2 360 Tour Arrives in Oakland Tonight
The U2 touring juggernaut arrives in Oakland tonight for a concert experience that is nothing short of amazing.
Band to watch: The Apache Relay
The Apache Relay’s new album, American Nomad, is the perfect selection for anyone who refuses to categorize their musical tastes by genre. It’s an amazing mix of motown, country, rock, soul, and acoustic influences that make you feel free to like whatever you please.
Win Tickets to Harmony Festival
The Coachella of Wine Country arrives this weekend with Harmony Festival, a three-day bash featuring Michael Franti and Spearhead, the Flaming Lips, Primus, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, and more. Find out how to win a pair of tickets after the jump.
New Video: Kanye West “Monster”
Get ready for a WTF moment. After early footage leaked months ago and caused a stir on the Internet, the final cut for Kanye West’s “Monster” video is finally out.
Hot Track: The Ross Sea Party, “Broken Arrows”
LA indie rock quintet The Ross Sea Party passed thru the Haight last week on the tail end of their West Coast tour, taking the middle slot at Milk Bar and managing to grab the attention of the Thursday-is-the-new-Friday crowd.
Week in Photos
Get ready for all the weekend’s parties with our best photos from clubs and concerts this past week.
Hot Track: SBTRKT x Drake x Little Dragon
Originally, “Wildfire” is a SBTRKT song featuring Little Dragon. But thankfully, Drake (who has an album on the way) has come out of hiding to lay down an opening verse that puts this track over the top.
New Video: Kid Cudi “Marijuana”
A new video from indie hip hop artist and weed-lover Kid Cudi showcases his adventures at the Cannabis Cup in 2010, as seen through the lens of Transformers actor Shia LaBeouf.
Review: Sleigh Bells at Rickshaw Stop
Electro-noise duo Sleigh Bells finished its run of three sold-out tour stops in San Francisco on Wednesday night with a lively set at Rickshaw Stop.
DJ Q&A: DJ Danny White
DJ Danny White got his start in DJing when he started buying ’80s New Wave Records back in 2000 in Brooklyn. Armed with only one turntable, he constantly thought about how each song could transition into another, and even tried to switch between phono to tape to CD just to create the basis of a good mix.
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