Video: cirKus “Bells”
There is just no stopping the Swedes when it comes producing electronic-pop jams (see Miike Snow and Lykke Li for just two of the many examples. Now meet cirKus, fronted by singer Cameron McVey, who cut his teeth working with groups like Massive Attack, Portishead, and Tricky.
Live Review: Lia Ices @ GAMH
Lia Ices latest release Grown Unknown is as much an ode to space as it is to sonic texture.
Album Stream: The Pains of Being Pure at Heart
The Pains of Being Pure are Heart’s new album is available to stream free before it’s March 29th release.
Preview: Consequence & Pac Div
Indie artist Consequence teams up with Southern California group Pac Div to hit the stage at 330 Ritch on Saturday night with a slew of talented Djs for a Mardi Gras-themed hip hop celebration.
Preview: Just Blaze @ 103 Harriet
If you’ve never heard of Just Blaze, you’ve definitely heard his music. He’s been behind the scenes of hip hop since the late 90s, was signed by Jay-Z in the early 2000s, and has gone on to produce legendary tracks for Eminem, Kanye West, and MF Doom, just to name a few. Catch him tonight at 103 Harriet.
Lauryn Hill Announces Warfield Show
After years out of the spotlight, and only a few select shows over the past decade, Lauryn Hill is returning to San Francisco for a show at the Warfield on April 12th before she heads to Coachella. Presale tickets are on sale until 10pm tonight.
Live Review: Kisses @ Rickshaw Stop
If you weren’t at the Rickshaw Stop Tuesday night, you missed the dance party. LA duo Kisses came out and made a boring weeknight feel like a Friday on the town. When they were done I wanted to shirk all my responsibilities, move to Fiji and drink cocktails forever.
Kelly Rowland ft. Lil Wayne x Diplo
Worldly producer Diplo, one half of Major Lazer and a collaborator with MIA and Santigold, remixed his flavor into this R&B jam from former Destiny’s Child member Kelly Rowland, featuring wordsmith Lil’ Wayne.
Q&A: DJ Greg J
DJ Greg J got started getting that musical itch in the late 80s when he was just 8 years old. Surprisingly, not coming from a musical background, he somehow felt a magnetic pull toward all sorts of melodies. After purchasing his first cassette tape by Run DMC, he continued being simply a fan until a his first encounter with DJ Dan in 1994.
Review: Yann Tiersen @ The Regency Ballroom
Yann Tiersen, forever the scrawny French accordionist in my mind, played at the Regency Ballroom on Tuesday night and I couldn’t have been more surprised by what I saw. No longer the unassuming solo virtuosic performer, Tiersen has grown into the frontman of a full on rock band.
Week in Photos
Can’t wait for Friday? We’re right there with you. Get ready for all of tomorrow’s parties with a look back at some of the best shots from the past week — hot Mardi Gras action, lots of PBR, and wild nights on the dance floor.
WTF is OFWGKTA?
You’ve been hearing about them everywhere, but what exactly is newly booming indie hip-hop collective Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All all about?
Underrated & Raw: Ski Beatz
Perhaps one of the most underrated, and unknown, producers in hip hop, Ski Beatz has managed stay relevant in the business for 15+ years without sacrificing the art.
Hot Track: Rebirth Brass Band “Do it Again”
We’re a long way from Bourbon Street, but you can get a little taste of New Orleans flavor this Fat Tuesday with the latest single from the Rebirth Brass Band.
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