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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.

Giveaway: VIP Soundgarden Photo Pass
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Giveaway: VIP Soundgarden Photo Pass

Posted by Matt Crawford on May 26, 2011

Ready to catch Soundgarden’s “Black Hole Sun” with your own lense? The 90s-era grunge rockers are back with a reunion tour, and they are offering one lucky photographer a chance to take pics with a VIP guest photo pass when it stops in San Francisco on July 21st.

Where to Dance this Weekend

Where to Dance this Weekend

Posted by Ellen Lovelidge on May 26, 2011

From drum and bass legend Dieselboy to pop house king Fatboy Slim to Carnaval’s finale celebration with DJ Sabo and Afrolicious, San Francisco’s dance floors sure are alive this weekend.

More Mayer Hawthorne Goodies

More Mayer Hawthorne Goodies

Posted by Ashley Smith on May 26, 2011

Our favorite neo-soul artist, Mayer Hawthorne, is gearing up for the release of his sophomore album this fall and giving us a taste of what’s to come with two recent releases.

DJ Q&A: Robag Wruhme

DJ Q&A: Robag Wruhme

Posted by Paloma Ortiz on May 26, 2011

Gabor Schablitzki, aka Robag Wruhme, is a German house and techno producer/DJ who consistently impresses his listeners in the living room and on the dance floor. He performs in support of his recent release Thora Vukk (Pampa Records) with Maceo Plex and Adnan Sharif at Public Works this Friday.

Review: Austra – Feel It Break

Review: Austra – Feel It Break

Posted by Lynne Angel on May 25, 2011

Katie Stelmanis, the founder and mega-voice behind Toronto-based band Austra (pronounced Ow-stra) grew up a classically trained musician, sang in the Canadian Children’s Opera, and was headed to continue her studies at university when she took a life-changing turn, she saw a punk show and decided to skip college and form a band.

DJ Q&A: Anthony “Shake” Shakir

DJ Q&A: Anthony “Shake” Shakir

Posted by Paloma Ortiz on May 25, 2011

This Sunday Icee Hot and Public Works present a diverse line up featuring Creep, DVA and Anthony “Shake” Shakir. A DJ with first-hand experience in the birth of Detroit techno, Shakir discusses his roots with us and more.

Hot Mix : SFNY Yacht Club by KM/FM

Hot Mix : SFNY Yacht Club by KM/FM

Posted by Christina Li on May 25, 2011

What are your plans for the three-day weekend? If you were on of the lucky ones to snag tickets to SF/NY Yacht Club party this Sunday, then you’re surely in for a musical journey that will take you from coast to coast.

Video: Aloe Blacc “I Need a Dollar”

Video: Aloe Blacc “I Need a Dollar”

Posted by Ellen Lovelidge on May 24, 2011

A mix of soul, funk, and hip hop, artist Aloe Blacc delivers powerful messages while keeping the dancefloor alive. He’s currently touring the country, just on the verge of US mainstream success.

Hot Track: Chet Faker’s “No Diggity”

Hot Track: Chet Faker’s “No Diggity”

Posted by Ashley Smith on May 24, 2011

“Who the heck is Chet Faker?” To be honest, I don’t think many people know the Wikipedia-worthy answer to that question. What I do know is that this Melbourne based electronic artist just released a killer rendition of Blackstreet’s “No Diggity” that suddenly has people looking for answers (and grooving in the meantime).

Win Tickets to the Lightning in a Bottle Festival

Win Tickets to the Lightning in a Bottle Festival

Posted by Matt Crawford on May 23, 2011 | 98 Comments

Looking for a last-minute Memorial Day Weekend adventure? We are giving away two tickets to Lightning in a Bottle, a three-day electronic music festival this weekend in Southern California.

DJ Q&A: Tres Lingerie

DJ Q&A: Tres Lingerie

Posted by Christina Li on May 23, 2011

Tres Lingerie, consisting of duo Johan Churchill and Jordan Presnick, make music that’s guaranteed to send you back into the days of funky disco boogying. Currently residents of San Francisco’s renowned Go BANG! parties, they specialize in 80s disco sounds that can only be found from hours of crate digging.

Album Stream: Death Cab For Cutie, “Codes And Keys”

Album Stream: Death Cab For Cutie, “Codes And Keys”

Posted by Diana Salier on May 23, 2011

Death Cab’s seventh full-length Codes And Keys drops next Tuesday on Atlantic — it’s their first album in three years and, more importantly, Ben Gibbard’s first real collection of songs since settling down with Zooey Deschanel.

Mix: Visionquest Fabric Promo

Mix: Visionquest Fabric Promo

Posted by Paloma Ortiz on May 21, 2011

Lee Curtiss was attracted to dance music at a young age and eventually found himself in Detroit’s booming techno and house scenes.

Preview: Jaswho? Album Release Party

Preview: Jaswho? Album Release Party

Posted by Ellen Lovelidge on May 20, 2011

Oakland-based house artist and music producer Jaswho? recently released a harder, bass-heavy version of last year’s Nudroid Music album as Re:Droid Music. This Saturday Jaswho? performs live alongside remixers and Chicago house legends Santiago & Bushido at Temple Nightclub.