Q&A: K.Flay
Not only does local wordsmith and producer K.Flay have chops in the studio and on stage, she’s flossing duel degrees in sociology and psychology from Stanford. After grinding on the small clubs circuit she’s finally getting a some breaks with summer festivals. She recently had a slot at Live 105′s BFD festival and she opens Outside Lands on Friday.
Q&A: Sweet Cheeks DJs
San Diego DJ Collective Sweet Cheeks travels north, bringing “future wife” sounds to the Bay Area for a sexy night of dancing at Madrone on Friday, July 29.
DJ Q&A: subOctave & Blondie K of FRINGE
DJ subOctave and Blondie K started their popular indie music video dance party FRINGE at Madrone Art Bar 2 years ago. Before they celebrate the anniversary this Saturday, we chatted about how it all began and what a large part technology has played.
DJ Q&A : Bass Cadet
Bay Area DJ Bass Cadet received his first taste of electronic music when someone handed him a CD titled “Freak Beats for Beat Freaks” by Lorin (now better known as Bassnectar). This CD changed his musical outlook, which had then consisted of only playing lead guitar in bands, and sent him running to the nearest store for turntables, a mixer and headphones.
DJ Q&A: DJ D-Sharp
As a professional DJ in the Bay Area for over 20 years, D-Sharp has had an adventurous career. We caught up with him to discuss a recent outing in Italy with Snoop Dogg, his newfound rap career, and more.
DJ Q&A: Nacho Lovers
Toronto electronic duo Nacho Lovers are at the forefront of music production trends as they bend genres to create unique dance hits through the Fools Gold label. They recently released a new remix and will be playing Obey the Kitty in SF this Wednesday at Vessel.
$2 Drinks With DJ Kool Karlo
One of San Francisco’s dance club kings, DJ Kool Karlo spins records as both the leader of party crew Damn Gina! as well as solo nearly six nights a week, blowing crowds away from the Marina to Berkeley with his diverse music background and knowledge. We chatted about Damn Gina!’s start, how to request a song, and more.
DJ Q&A: Jubilee
Brooklyn-based DJ Jubilee is a favorite in the San Francisco and travels to DJ here every couple of months, heating up dance floors with her diverse style and hot bass lines. We spoke to Jubilee about her beginnings in electronic music, starting a record label, and love for radio.
Celebrate Four Years of Afrolicious
Four years of boisterous Afrolicious events including musicians, DJs, and dancing will be celebrated this week at Elbo Room with back-to-back parties Thursday and Friday. We spoke to resident DJs Pleasuremaker and Senor Oz about their love for San Francisco, and more.
DJ Q&A: Vinnie Esparza
Playing a plethora of local parties like Treat ‘Em Right and Olde Soul, Vinnie Esparza’s sounds vary from Latin samba to old-school jazz.
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.
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.
DJ Q&A: DJ Mamabear
While most of us would spend car accident settlements on something ostentatious, Sweater Funk Diva DJ Mamabear bought her first Technics 1200s in 2007 with hers. Setting them up in her parent’s garage, she spent hours learning the various controls and knobs so she could step out into the DJ world with confidence.
Q&A: Jokers of the Scene
It’s the 5th year of one of SF’s favorite party Lights Down Low, so it’s only fitting that its organizers book some of the biggest electronic feel-good acts guaranteed to make you dance, drink, and do things you might not remember the next morning. In this April edition, which arrives Friday at SOM., look out for favorites Jokers on the Scene, currently on A-Trak’s Fool’s Gold label.
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