While October in the Bay Area usually brings a three-day extravaganza of Conor Oberst shows (which my friend has dubbed Octoberst), this May his fans were given the chance to see him three times in 24 hours. It was definitely […]
While October in the Bay Area usually brings a three-day extravaganza of Conor Oberst shows (which my friend has dubbed Octoberst), this May his fans were given the chance to see him three times in 24 hours. It was definitely […]
“Oh my oh my god we didn’t know you get ferocious!” shout-sings Thao Nguyen on the song “Meticulous Bird”, from her album A Man Alive, which is her sixth musical release (her fourth as the band Thao and […]
I first discovered Nikki Lane when she was opening for Jenny Lewis (who you may know from Rilo Kiley or Postal Service). Being partial to country music more in the past few years, I loved her sound. No matter whether […]
As an impressive rainstorm has finally been hitting Northern California, I’m enjoying the calming rain-sounds as I finally get to share with you my conversation from back in October with indie musician M. Ward, in support of his eighth studio […]
January is a great month for Bay Area California residents to check out one of the hottest up-and-coming alternative rock musicians — Frances Quinlan and her band, Hop Along. Last week, Quinlan played a solo set with Barry Johnson from the […]
It’s that time of year again. While many welcome fall with eagerness of Halloween or the cliché pumpkin spice latte, there are those of us who fondly welcome it as “Octoberst”. Conor Oberst‘s guaranteed two Bay Area shows in a row, often accompanied […]
Teenage Sweater is one of the Bay Area’s newest buzz bands: an electronic duo from Santa Rosa. Their sound is crisp and precise, suiting the title, Concentration. It certainly makes you want to dance. Reviews so far have raved over the […]
March 21– Public Works SF (The Mission neighborhood’s beloved venue for music, nightlife and art exhibits) hosted an event to help save another Mission favorite: Adobe Books. Acts included The Dodos, the Tambo-Rays, Adam Stephens of Two Gallants, and Van Pierzalowski from Waters (formerly of Port O’Brien). Those who paid the […]
The newest indie buzz band release this month would have to be Local Natives. Based in Los Angeles, this band’s first release Gorilla Manor brought them television performances and tours across the United States and Europe, with none other than Arcade Fire and The […]
Hello music lovers! As 2013 has already brought us many great new releases, I thought I would take the opportunity to look back at two of my favorite Holiday season concerts, and one from 2013, before Spring is already upon […]
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