At 22-years-old, while most people Jay Som’s age are graduating from universities or trying to make ends meet, Bay-area native Melina Duterte has two albums under her belt and has already finessed a loyal following for her lo-fi, bedroom rock confessionals. Her most recent release, the sublime contextualization of that very realization titled Everybody Works, has left her leaping […]

Democratic presidential contender, Bernie Sanders held his final California rally at San Francisco’s Crissy Field yesterday; just one day prior to the state’s Democratic primary. California holds the largest number of delegates of any state and as a result has witnessed aggressive campaigning from Sanders in recent weeks. Joining Bernie for this event were musical […]

Following a recent move to Los Angeles, San Francisco favorite, The Soft White Sixties returned on Saturday night to deliver a solid sold out performance at The Chapel as part of the Noise Pop Music Festival. With a loaded bill that also featured openers, Growwler, B. Hamilton and Taxes it proved to be an evening of diverse […]

With two successful days of solid performances behind them, Sunday brought the closing day at Outside Lands with headliner Elton John. As was the case throughout the weekend, there were plenty of musical styles to sink your teeth into. Things got rolling at the main stage with Austin based Shakey Graves who gave a fun […]

Day two of Outside Lands began like many mornings in San Francisco, foggy. There was a chill in the damp air as I pulled my jacket snugly around my shoulders and made my way into Golden Gate Park for a marathon day of music. Rumor had it that thousands more fans would be flocking in […]

It’s early August and once again San Francisco’s gem, Golden Gate Park is transformed into a playground for music fans as Outside Lands hosted their annual three day extravaganza offering up a broad mix of styles from the uber famous to lesser known up and comers, and to even lesser know locals from around the […]

This is a big year for New York based indie pop band, MisterWives. A band that’s only been together since 2012, they’re making some big moves that will no doubt propel them nicely in their career. With the launch of their first full length LP, Our Own House, they’ve been hitting the festival circuit this […]

Following the drop of Tyranny, the new album by The Strokes frontman’s most recent experimental rock side project, Julian Casablancas + the Voidz, the band has awakened audiences across the US, playing festivals and sold-out shows all summer. Last night at the Regency Center in San Francisco, Casablancas and company unleashed a wild storm of […]

Photo by David Armstrong The Mantles grow more “Paisley Underground” than ever with the release of their new video for “Memory”. Taken from their forthcoming 7″ single off Slumberland Records, “Memory” becomes even more catchy and campy with their happy-go-lucky new video. At first glance, I thought I was watching a Brady Bunch music video. […]

For the second year in a row, of Montreal graced the stage of San Francisco’s Great American Music Hall for back-to-back shows this past Tuesday and Wednesday. The band, made up of almost entirely new members besides frontman Kevin Barnes, is currently touring the US in support of their recent album Lousy with Sylvianbriar. Opening […]

This past Thursday at The Fillmore in San Francisco, Panda Bear, or Noah Lennox of Animal Collective, played a sold out show to an audience of AnCo enthusiasts and lovers of Lennox’s solo project alike. Before the show started, excited fans participated in lighthearted chatter about who would rather see popular Animal Collective album Sung […]

  Close your eyes and imagine hearing the voice of a glamorous lounge singer circa 1940 with sultry vocals created to melt your heart. Kacey Johansing’s sophomore LP Grand Ghosts, blends the classic beauty of yesteryear with a touch of sullen tone and modern experimental music. Her warm and rich vocals have an old-timey feel that’s […]

  The 2012 Treasure Island Music Festival is kicking off Saturday, Oct. 14 through Sunday, Oct. 15 and they have some RAD bands on this year’s bill, including : The xx, The Presets, M83, Public Enemy, Ty Segall, Grimes and many more! Tickets go on sale Wednesday, June 27 at 10AM PDT! 2-DAY GA & […]

Set in our little spot in the woods nestled in Golden Gate Park at Outside Lands Music Festival, I had the opportunity to interview Tyler Maulhardt and Benjamin Leon from the gypsy pirate rock band Diego’s Umbrella. These guys are exactly as fun in person as they are on stage, super sexy, and just down right […]

My very first interview at Outside Lands Music Festival was with the super cutie Giovanni Giusti, one half of the duo for indie electro-pop dance band The Limousines. Before I get into the questions, please allow me to set up the environment for you. If you read our festival coverage you get an idea of […]

Day three of Outside Lands Music Festival began with a sprint through the woods to make it to see my favorite Los Angeles band, Grouplove. I made it! I weaved my way through the obstacle course of a shit load of people using a big smile and a “I’m so sorry” to get up in […]

Day two (Saturday, Aug. 13) of Outside Lands Music Festival had me starting late in the afternoon as the public transportation is awesome in San Francisco but because of that reason it is overcrowded and several full buses will pass you before one has room for more passengers. Crazy. I caught the tale end of […]

Metallica at the Big 4 – Photo by Ciera Leisenfelder After watching them play a mind-blowing set at the Big 4 this past April, we knew Metallica would be back for some more carnage. Celebrating 30 years of metal, Metallica have announced four show dates at the historic Fillmore in San Francisco this December 5, […]

San Fransisco Outside Lands 2011 announces official line-up! We’ve been covering OSL for a few years now and one of the many reasons we love it so much is that it’s one of the REALEST music festivals you will ever attend. Aside from great line-ups and an awesome location, the crowd is filled with REAL […]

Watching a live Black Hollies show and listening to them on audio are two completely different things. On my many trips to San Francisco, I was stoked to catch them play a rockin’ show this past Saturday, Dec. 5 at Bottom of the Hill (I really like this lil bar/venue). While listening to these New […]

Thrasher’s Skater of the Year Awards  is next weekend! Don’t geek out, hope you RSVP’d! Wise words from the Phelper: “I’ve seen ’em all, I want to make this one the best ever. If you’re going to be a downer, don’t come.” -Phelps Shit’s gonna be good! Ramp, video premiere, hella beer …  See you […]

It’s that time of year again in San Francisco! Time for the infamous Thrasher Skater of the Year awards (SOTY). So who’s it gonna be this year? Not quite sure but I’ve heard a few things. If you got the invite, be sure to RSVP for this awesome event you don’t wanna miss! Friday, Dec. […]

San Francisco peeps! If the title alone gets you to go to the Medicine Agency’s next art show, “Popstars and Cokeheads,” I suggest you get that straw out of your nose cause it ain’t what you think! “Popstars and Cokeheads,” Greg Mike’s first solo show, features hand painted pieces, sculptures, tee shirts, accessories, prints and […]

It seems as thought more and more all-fem rock bands are sprouting from the dark and into the musical light. From the recently broken up Mika Miko, to Those Darlins and more, San Francisco gives us yet another set of rockettes you’ll want to add to your playlist. Check out this hot threesome, Brilliant Colors. […]

If you’re in the San Francisco area you best get your sweet ass down to this very awesome book release extravaganza for “A Heartbeat and a Guitar: Johnny Cash and the Making of Bitter Tears.” On Thursday, Nov. 5 (7pm) at the Make Out Room in San Francisco, D’Ambrosio and several outstanding Bay Area musicians […]