DJ Lo Down Loretta Brown aka Erykah Badu
Talented musicians are generally well-rounded artists express their creativity in a number of ways. Lately many performers have begun spinning DJ sets, showcasing their talents in superb song selection and energizing the crowd. The latest to join in this trend, RnB crooner Erykah Badu, performs Wednesday night at Ruby Skye.
Video: White Denim “Drug”
Just in time for the 4/20 holiday, Austin rockers White Denim unveil the video for their new track “Drug.”
You Say Party! Announces Hiatus
With all of the hype surrounding the first day of Coachella, it was easy to miss some sad news from You Say Party! last Friday. A year after drummer Devon Clifford unexpectedly passed away, its surviving members are going on indefinite hiatus.
Q&A: The Go! Team
Back in February, Brighton, UK-based sextet The Go! Team released Rolling Blackouts, their 3rd studio release since 2004. We recently exchanged some words with frontman Ian Parton. The band performs at Mezzanine on Wednesday.
Review: Broken Social Scene @ The Warfield
Pulse critic Matt Forsman weighs in on Broken Social Scene’s recent performance at The Warfield.
Review: Rusko
“It’s my 14th birthday today,” a young girl adorned in sequins proclaimed as I walked into Fox Theater’s bathroom. As the gaggle of adolescents screamed in unison, I wasn’t sure if I was actually here to see Rusko, or celebrate a coming of age.
New Mixtape: Donnis’ Southern Lights
Donnis is no newcomer to the hip hop game, spending the last few years compiling a number of mixtapes, joining various indie-flavored tours, and last June releasing his first EP, Fashionably Late. He returns to San Francisco this Saturday immediately following the release of his mixtape Southern Lights with an instore meet-and-greet listening session and afterparty at SOM.
Look for Little Scream’s Golden Tickets
Little Scream’s latest album, The Golden Record, was just released on Tuesday and tucked within 70 albums will be a golden ticket.
DJ Q&A: Samo Sound Boy
When he was 20 years old and living in Argentina, Samo Sound Boy learned to DJ at a club called Fugees 99 for just a few pesos. Catch him opening for Zombie Nation April 22nd at Mighty.
Review: Lauryn Hill with Dave Chappelle
It seemed a bit extreme, driving east on the Bay Bridge en route to Oakland during the final minutes of Wednesday night. But when Dave Chappelle and Lauryn Hill are performing after-hours at a grossly undersized venue, you don’t stop and think it over. You just go.
Coachella by the Bay: Trentemøller
Still looking for a good reason to convince yourself that it’s better to be in SF than Coachella this weekend? Before Trentemøller heads to Indo for the festival, you can catch him at his first live set in the Bay Area since 2007 at Mezzanine this Saturday.
Art at Coachella: Art Installations on the Rise
Headed down to Coachella this weekend? While you’re dancing your heart away and baking in the relentless sun, make sure to take a break and visit the Do LaB — the epicenter of art at the festival.
Coachella by the Bay: Francis and the Lights
Francis and the Lights first performed in college, singing the entire The Immortal Otis Redding while backed by a young band. He has since gone on to gather new bandmates, release an emotion-filled album, and write music for rapper Drake. He performs tomorrow at a sold-out SF show before heading to Coachella.
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