Q&A: K Theory Gear up for Wintersalt
Dustin and Dylan of Bay Area electronic production duo K Theory have been making hits as well as touring the states steady throughout 2012 with their hard yet melodic tunes. They play their first large music festival this weekend at Wintersalt and we spoke to Dylan as they geared up for the performance.
Wintersalt Fest Preview
Before the madness of New Years Eve sets in, San Francisco’s Fort Mason Pavilion plays host to the first Wintersalt festival, a live music, art and food experience on Friday, December 28 and Saturday, December 29. Performers include Diplo, Travis Barker ft. Mix Master Mike, DJ Shadow and more including mostly local artists from the Bay Area.
Q&A Toro y Moi
Chaz Bundick, better known as Toro y Moi, has been dominating indie music airwaves since 2010 and releases his third studio album Anything in Return this January. We spoke to the Berkeley resident about life in the Bay Area, his new sound and collaborations with hip hop.
New Song: Trackademicks and 1-O.A.K.
Trackademicks and 1-O.A.K. – of the Bay Area’s Honor Roll Crew – have fused their respective producing and singing talents to form 2 Player Co-Op with their first EP Lovelorn set for release December 10. The first leak off of the cover album is a soothing, funky take on LCD Soundsystem’s “Someone Great.”
Electronic Day of the Dead Parties at 222 Hyde and Public Works
While World Series and Halloween celebrations wind down we move on to the next in party holidays with Day of the Dead festivities across the Bay Area. The next two nights bring big artists, electronic beats and Latin vibes to both 222 Hyde with DJ Funeral and Public Works with Turbo Sonido Futuristico, Baan vs Fuzzy Fotch and Matt Haze.
Wintersalt Festival Lineup Announced
This year San Francisco plays host to Wintersalt, a new electronic music festival the weekend before New Year’s with Zedd, Chromeo, Dillon Francis, Chromeo and more.
Fred Falke, Viceroy and Others Bring Summertime Sounds to 1015 Folsom
As summer arrives in San Francisco, the breezy daytime vibes last well into the night next Friday at 1015 Folsom with disco house and electro sets from top producers Fred Falke, Viceroy and a long list of supporting DJs.
Q&A: Sara of Tegan & Sara Discusses New Album
Canadian indie pop twins Tegan & Sara have been releasing music and touring for the past 13 years and constantly experiment with their unique style. Their new single “Closer” was released this week and the sisters play the Harmony by the Bay Festival in Mountain View on September 29.
DJ Q&A: Qween Beat’s MikeQ
A leading player in the New York vogue-house scene, MikeQ runs his Qween Beat record label and packs wild dancefloors worldwide. He DJs Lights Down Low this Saturday at Public Works along with Miracles Club, Kim Ann Foxman, Kingdom and more.
Dillon Francis and Flosstradamus Take Over Popscene
One of Latin house genre moombahton’s hottest stars, Dillon Francis joins Chicago party starters Flosstradamus at Rickshaw Stop for Popscene this Thursday, September 13.
DJ Mr. E’s “Trapalote” Mixes
Not only does Mr. E run favorite SF Mexican food joint Papalote but he’s also been spinning records for more than two decades and is easily one of the most respected DJs in the city. His recent “Trapalote” mixes set the city on fire, showcasing the latest club trend – trap music – a mix between hip hop and house.
Twin Shadow Afterparty DJ Set
Following the release of his second album Confess, Twin Shadow plays alongside Poolside this Thursday and Friday at the Great American Music Hall. Catch his indie new wave vibes with a free afterparty DJ set Thursday night at the Clift Hotel.
Baan Releases Batman-Themed Club EP
SF’s Bad Shoes Records recently celebrated their 2 year anniversary and released the debut EP from producer and DJ Baan. A free download, B*tch, I’m Batman also features remixes from local Ear Jerker and moombahton master Riot Earp.
Azealia Banks’ “Fantasea” Reinvents Female Rap
A Coachella 2012 favorite, Azealia Banks is the refreshing next generation of female rappers. Her new dance music-fueled mixtape Fantasea is packed with hits and free to download.
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